Jim Fitzpatrick, parish administrator at St. Richard from 1997-2002, died on November 8, 2019, of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Jim was very Irish (he wore a bright green blazer and shamrock tie in his coffin), very prayerful, very generous and had a great sense of humor. He had a steady stream of friends who came often to visit, laugh and pray with him. He wa always filled with gratitude and never asked "why?" Instead of saying "good-bye," whenever leaving someone, his parting words were "know you're loved." He is survived by his wife, Karen, a brother, many nieces, nephews and friends.

The funeral was at St. Frances Cabrini Parish in South Minneapolis. His obituary is posted here.

Rest eternal grant unto our brother Jim, O Lord of Hope: and let light perpetual shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in Peace. Amen.