Mother Nadine Fitzpatrick

Mother Nadine Fulwood Fitzpatrick was born on the16th of October 1928 in Kingstree, Williamsburg County, South Carolina the daughter of Walter James Fulwood and Estelle Burgess Fulwood. Her sisters were Anne Bell Fulwood Brand and Kathy Fulwood Williams. Her brothers were James William Fulwood, Sr., Leroy Fulwood, and Frank Fulwood. Nadine was educated in the Williamsburg County Schools, graduating in the 1940's. To find opportunity, she migrated with the family to New Haven, Connecticut in 1958. She took on various roles in the Hill and Newhallville neighborhoods to sustain the family. Nadine married the Bronze Star recipient and Second World War veteran Joseph Fitzpatrick, Jr. originally of Montgomery, Alabama on July 14, 1964. During the War, he served in the United States Army in the Western Pacific theater as a Mess Sergeant in the 24th Infantry. He later was a mechanic and machine operator at the Seamless Rubber Company which was later Seamco Sporting Goods on Hallock Avenue at what is now the One Long Wharf facility. Nadine worked at American Linen Company on Asylum Street for 10 years primarily as a seamstress and finisher which would give her the lifetime fascination of womenswear and class. Later in life, Nadine worked at the medical offices of University Towers on York Street as a Certified Nursing Assistant for the late Dr. Caroline Schwartz. Nadine was an active member of Saint Matthews Unison Freewill Baptist Church for over 44 years under the leadership of the late Elder Reverend Lloyd Taylor, as well as the former Reverend Robert J. Gay and current Pastor Elder Kevin C. Hardy. Her primary capacity in the service of Christ was member of Senior Usher board along with her Sister Anne Bell Brand. Over her years of service, Nadine would volunteer her time and expertise for several ministries and functions across the Church spectrum like the Home Mission Ministry and the famous Mother's Day fashion show and luncheon. Her service over the decades built the foundation to grow and expand the Church and it's role in the New Haven Community. As her health and function changed, her faith in Christ remained strong and sustained her soul as her grandson, Craig Vernon Fitzpatrick became her active caregiver in the final years of her life. At 94 years, she passed away peacefully as a resident at West River Healthcare Center in Milford on Friday the 21st of October 2022. Mother Nadine Fitzpatrick leaves to cherish her memory, 2 sons Kelvan Fitzpatrick of New Haven and Wilie Fitzpatrick, daughter Jodene Fitzpatrick of Baltimore, MD and eight grandchildren, Craig Fitzpatrick, Avery Fitzpatrick, Malcolm Fitzpatrick, Joseph Fitzpatrick, Brian Fitzpatrick, Kalisha Fitzpatrick, Candace Dixon and Kenyon Fitzpatrick. Nadine was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Fitzpatrick, Sr.; her daughter Alegeria Fitzpatrick; her son Garfield Fitzpatrick; her sister Anne Bell Brand of New Haven, Kathy Williams of Raleigh, North Carolina; three brothers, J. W. Fulwood, Sr. of Virginia, Leroy Fulwood of Raleigh, NC, and Frank Fulwood, Sr. of Burton, South Carolina.

Mother Nadine Fitzpatrick

October 16, 1928 - October 21, 2022