John Keene Fitzpatrick

John Keene Fitzpatrick, 78, formerly of Clifton, passed away on May 2, 2018. John lived in Clifton for many years, having retired as a Phys Ed teacher in N.J. Catholic Schools, including St. Paul’s, St. Brendan’s. St. Philip’s, and St. Andrew’s. After retiring from teaching, John worked at the Harry M. Stevens food concession at the Meadowlands Sports Complex, and was a volunteer firefighter.

Born and raised in Princeton, he was an accomplished athlete and was the grandson of famed University and U.S. Olympic Team track coach, Keene Fitzpatrick. John graduated from Trenton State Teachers College with a BA. He was predeceased by his beloved son, John K. Fitzpatrick, Jr. Survivors include a sister, Mary Alice Luttmann; a daughter, Deborah DeSantis; and seven grandchildren.

The Funeral Service was Friday, May 4, 2018 11 a.m. at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton. Interment was Saturday, May 5, 2018, noon, in the family plot at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Natick, Mass. www.ShookFH.com.