Joseph Fitzpatrick Obituary (1983 - 2022)

Joseph Fitzpatrick, 39, of Pocahontas, formerly of Pana passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022. He was born September 13, 1983 in Springfield, IL to John F. "Fred" & Sharon K. (Dudra) Fitzpatrick. He married Amber Fitzpatrick on May 25, 2010 in Las Vegas, NV and she survives in Pocahontas, IL. Joseph was a graduate of Pana High School. He served as captain of the football team and lettered in football, basketball & baseball, earning all-state football honors. He was a member of the state runner up Pana basketball team in 2002. Joseph then served his country in the 82nd Airborne in the U.S. Army. He earned many medals, including, Iraq Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal & Combat Infantryman Badge. Joseph was a member of the VFW, as well as the Emergency Support Function #13 and served during both Hurricane Katrina & Hurricane Irma, as well as the civil unrest in Washington D.C. and Chicago. He also served in the United States Protection Unit and the FCI Greenville Special Operation Response Team. Joseph worked as an Engineering Tech at the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Greenville, IL. He enjoyed spending time with his family, being in the outdoors, hunting, riding, competed in multiple MMA fights and most recently completed his first Iron Man competition. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his children: Gunner Fitzpatrick, Annabelle Fitzpatrick, Jocelyn, Riley & Maxx; grandson, Hudson; father, John "Fred" Fitzpatrick and siblings: Carrie (Joe) Blagg; Shannon (Charles) Coe; Christa (Blayne) Fielder; John Fitzpatrick; Thomas Fitzpatrick; Michael (Ashley) Fitzpatrick. He was preceded in death by his mother on August 11, 2014 & sister, Sarah Kerrigan. Funeral mass for Joseph will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Pana with Father Joseph Havrilka officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Pana. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at McCracken-Dean Funeral Home. Memorials in Joseph's honor may be made to benefit Gunner & Annabelle Fitzpatrick and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.