Michael T. Fitzpatrick Sr., 47, of Bourne, passed away March 2, with his loved ones by his side. He is the loving father of Shawna and Charlene Fitzpatrick of Wareham, Michael Jr. and Malcolm Fitzpatrick of Bourne, and Lenny and Madison Cipullo of Hanson.

Michael grew up in Bourne, and after graduating from Bourne High School, he went on to create several successful businesses, including Fitzpatrick Home Building, Inc., MTF Custom Finish, Inc., both of Cape Cod, and Bonkers Bagels of St. Petersburg, Florida.

Michael has always been "the backbone" of his family, bringing them together often and blessing all with his great sense of humor. Michael loved playing bass guitar with his band, cooking, traveling and snowboarding. Of all Michael's accomplishments, he would tell you that his family is his greatest.

Michael is the son of Thomas Fitzpatrick, Jr. and the late Lillian Clarke Fitzpatrick of Bourne. He also leaves behind his five grandchildren: Caden, Jacen, Jaylin, Aaliyah, and Saedee, his wife, Kelley Fitzpatrick, his former wife and close friend, Dawn Oldfield, his sister, Kristen Fitzpatrick, niece Jessica Fitzpatrick, his loving aunts, Ellie and Terry Clarke and Janie Swanson, his uncles, Chuck Clarke and Ed Delorie, his many close cousins, including Steven Busher, Antonia Shea, Michelle Delorie, Eddie Delorie, and his lifelong friends.

A funeral Mass will be held at the Corpus Christi Parish, 324 Quaker Meetinghouse Road, East Sandwich on March 15, at 11 a.m., with burial to follow at the Oakland Grove Cemetery on Shore Road in Bourne. Immediately following interment, Michael's family invites all to attend a Celebration of Michael's Life at the Weary Travelers Club, 77 Valley Bars Road, Monument Beach.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Michael's memory may be made to the Corpus Christi Parish, 324 Quaker Meetinghouse Road, East Sandwich, MA 02537.