Irene Marie Fitzpatrick of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at The Chateau in Batesville. She was 101 years old. The daughter of John and Irene (Rotert) Gladwish was born on August 15, 1920 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Irene grew up in Ludlow, Kentucky. Stories from her childhood included the great depression, the flood of ’37 and how she and her friends used to swim across the Ohio River in her teenage years. She married Garrett Fitzpatrick Jr. and together they raised 10 children.
Irene was very fond of everything sewing. From making all the clothes for her children to crocheting afghans and knitting. She belonged to a few quilting groups over the years too. Irene enjoyed cooking and was a good cook as well. Mostly she loved to travel. Taking trips down the river on the Delta Queen or cruises through the islands and tours to Hawaii, Europe and beyond, Irene was always ready for the next adventure.
Irene was preceded in death by her husband Garrett Fitzpatrick, Jr. as well as her brother John and sister Ruth (Robert) Heim, her sons Garrett Fitzpatrick III and his wife Linda, John Fitzpatrick (Ethel), Randolph Fitzpatrick (Claudette), Patrick Fitzpatrick, James Fitzpatrick, daughter Irene Fitzpatrick, one grandchild and one great-great grandchild.
She is survived by Glenn “Bob” (Jane) Fitzpatrick of Batesville, IN, Kathleen (Ronald) Nishihira of Auburn WA, Michael (Debbie) Fitzpatrick of Casa Grande, AZ, Colleen (Joan) Fitzpatrick of Fort Collins, CO, 19 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren.
Her wishes were to be cremated with private services at a later date. You are welcome to leave a message for Irene’s family in the online guestbook at www.meyersfuneralhomes.com.