The man was legendary in Willingboro as you can see by these Facebook comments:

Barry Messias He had a arms that could crack walnuts

Mike Makinson One of the best educators to ever grace the halls of our schools.

Dewey Johnson I'm saddened to hear of his passing.
He was an inspiration for me to start bodybuilding at Levitt JHS. Strong as an ox but mild mannered. The guy you would want on your side in a brawl.

Mike Makinson Once at Levitt I was not paying attention in class. He picked up the desk with the attached chair with me in it and carried it out into the hallway. I never daydreamed in his class again.

Rich Branch I saw him pick up the desk/chair with the people in them many times. I was probably a victim a few times. One strong guy!

Deborah DiColo He touched so many.

Dustin Moskowitz My Spanish teacher at JFK in ‘83-84. RIP, Mr. Fitz.

Sharon Holman Delaney RIP Mr. Fitzpatrick.

AnneMarie Vaughan RIP Mr. Fitzpatrick! ⚘

Bill Hall RIP Mr Fitzpatrick, my Spanish teacher at Levitt, arms like Popeye, nice guy.

Mike Makinson I remember gathering around the bench in the weight/wrestling room at Levitt to watch in amazement as he bench pressed what looked to be 7 tons.

Rich Branch Bill Hall wow. I him remember as well. I remember him giving our class detention and making us watch him work out. Also remember him picking people’s desks and chairs up and moving them with the people in them.

John Dimbat I remember him well even tho I never had him as a teacher.

Freddie Minkins R.I.P. Mr. Fitzpatrick

Jeanne Costanzo Diblin He’s in heaven flexing his muscles and singing Tango Nada. RIP Mr. Fitzpatrick, I have fond memories of you!

Donna Ferguson RIP Mr Fitz. You really made a difference.

Cindy Aguero RIP Mr. Fitzpatrick..one of my all time favorite teachers.

Rich Coyle He was a fave of mine, for sure. Mr. Fitz was Stolty’s enforcer, not that he needed any help. A wing had some tough administrative badasses. Just saying.....oh yeah, throw Landolt in there

Harry E. Plenn He was a good man

Gwen Dumoch Stubbolo So sorry for your loss Lisa

Madlyne Frisby Coolest. Spanish teacher. RIP Fitz!

Carol Straehle I'm sorry to hear this. He was one of my favorite teachers. RiP

Jim Jimbo Bintliff Rest well my friend

Mitch Weiss He was a good man and teacher. RIP

Jerome F. Jones Rest In Peace Mr. Fitzpatrick, you were one of my favorite teachers and I will remember you.

Debbie Flamini An exceptional man! If you had him, you never forgot him!

Jacqueline Williams RIP Mr. Fitz

Bill Schaum One of a kind. He didn't put up with bad behavior, made you pay attention. I remember he flipped a desk of one kid who was tilting it rocking back and forth. Old school, the kid participated from then on..lol And, he had us sing "Guantanamera" in Spanish. Can still repeat some of it...lol

Ellen Decker Great teacher❤️

Michael Spare Sr. Huge muscles

Karen Newman Evans Rest In Peace Mr. Fitzpatrick. He was one of my favorite teachers in Levitt.

Willie G. Boggan RIP Mr. Fitzpatrick

Kevin R McGarvey This truly saddens me. I don’t even remember another teacher from high school, but I loved him. We sang a song called “Tengo Nada” that I still remember today. Loved him. He called me “McDuck.”

Anthony Sorrells Sr. RIP GOOD Friend AMEN

Hope Haeberle Monaghan Amen ! So eloquently said Debbie 🙏🏻☀️yes indeed prayers for his family

Jena Brophy Archer Now your mind can rest Jerry. May you Rest In Peace. Praying for peace and comfort for the Fitzpatrick family.

Donna Gordon Brophy One of a kind. I had him in Levitt. I remember him throwing chalk board erasers at students who weren’t paying attention. Wonderful teacher. RIP Mr Fitzpatrick.

Amy Lou Godfrey-Fitzgerald Aaaww!! I remember Mr. Fitzpatrick, but I think I had him in Levitt, right? 1972-75?

Harry V. Boggan He was one teacher you didn't want to disrespect. I remember he had some guns( muscles) on him. I also had him for a teacher RIP

Beth-Ann Balestrieri Schumacher So sorry for the Fitzpatrick family’s loss He was one of my favorites. RIP

Pamela Anderson Rest In Peace. I have such fond memories of Mr. Fitzpatrick.

Carole Staiger Griffin I knew Jerry. He lived at Artis where my Dad lives. I saw him all the time. One of my favorite guys. RIP Jerry. ❤️

Kelly Staas Cuspilich So sorry for your loss, Lisa 😓. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers 🙏🏼
Praying for God to comfort all of You at this very difficult time 💕

Marie Sheppard RIP

Marlene Sokol Stewart Still speak fairly decent Spanish because of him. Was fortunate to see him at 1974 30th reunion. Great teacher, man and humanitarian!

Patricia M Blackmon-Rimbey A great educator!!! So many good memories!

Patty Cone RIP..❤️

Randi Koenig I'm sorry that I never had him for Spanish but I always heard good things about him. Prayers to his family.

If you are really lucky in life, you might meet one person as wonderful as Mr. Fitzpatrick. Those of us who had him for Spanish class in Willingboro surely never forgot him. Stories of his unique approach to teaching students to follow his rules was legendary. If you talked to your neighbor during class, no problem. That little Irish man, with The Hulk size arms would pick up your desk and chair, with you still in it, and move you to another part of the room. But this tough guy had a soft heart. In my time of need, 3 decades after being his student, he came to my rescue to help my child. Thats what a man of his character does. This Christmas when you hear Feliz Navidad take a moment to remember him. To the Fitzpatrick family, I am truly sorry for your loss.

Our heartfelt sympathy to Pat and the family. Our laugh filled talks about our coal region and our schools will always be remembered. You were truly one of a kind, and a great friend for 50 years. Fitz, you will never be forgotten!

We share your grief at this difficult time. Cathy and I loved our times with you.Remembering our chance meeting at Mass soon after Drew passed and you making a connection with his nursery school teacher.Pray for a peaceful death for Cathy.
God bless your wonderful family.

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on the loss of Jerry. He was an outstanding teacher but more important, a loving husband and father RIP