Rupert Fitzpatrick


Rupert Fitzpatrick – aged 94, known to many as “Fitz”, of Rendezvous Terrace, Christ Church, formerly of Maxwell, Christ Church, faithful member of Christ Church Parish Church and retired Chief Licensing Officer of the Licensing Authority. 

A devoted husband, cherished father and doting grandfather who cared and protected his family.  

Son of the late Elmunda Fitzpatrick and Zacheus Best;

Husband of Merle Fitzpatrick née LaTouche;

Father of Cheryl Fitzpatrick-Payne, Sandra Fitzpatrick and the late Michelle Brathwaite;

Grandfather of Ashlee-Christina Brathwaite;

Brother of the late Mertilene “Mum” Massiah;

Uncle of the late Erna Massiah and Hugh O’Brien Massiah;

Father-in-Law of O’Neale Payne

Friend of Karl Holder, Trevor “Bob” Gaskin, Colin Evans and many others.


The life and work of Rupert Fitzpatrick will be celebrated in a Thanksgiving Service on Monday December 20, 2021 at Christ Church Parish Church, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10.00 am, with the interment immediately following in the Churchyard.

His body will repose for viewing on Saturday December 18, 2021 at Jo-Anne Jones Funeral Services from 1.00 pm until 3.30 pm and on Monday at the Church from 9.00 am until the start of the service during which time floral tributes will be gratefully accepted.

The Organist and members of the Church Choir are kindly asked to attend.


Strict Covid 19 protocols will be in effect.

If desired, e-mails of condolence or tributes may be directed to the family, to jojonesfuneral@gmail.com, or by phone to (246) 418-0879 or 262-8745.


FINAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE IN THE CARE AND TRUST OF JO-ANNE JONES FUNERAL SERVICES AND PRE-ARRANGEMENT CENTRE LTD., “CLOVELLY”, WELCHES, CHRIST CHURCH.


Flowers | Balloon Parting | Elegy | Music Therapy | Memorial Candle | Musical Tribute