Remembering West Seattle entrepreneur Margaret ‘Margy’ Fitzpatrick, 1947-2015

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Family and friends will gather on Sunday to celebrate the life of Margaret “Margy” Fitzpatrick. Here’s the remembrance they’re sharing:

Margaret Ann (Hull) Fitzpatrick

Margy passed away on December 23, 2015, age 68, following a courageous battle with melanoma. Her tenacity and positive attitude throughout her illness were inspirational to those around her.

A native Seattleite, Margy attended Holy Names Academy and earned a BA in nutrition from Fort Wright College. Her company, Fitzpatrick’s Interiors and Upholstery, has been an established and very successful business in West Seattle for more than 40 years, and will continue to operate under the leadership of her daughter Tricia.

Margy was an avid skier, swimmer, and triathlete who loved the opera and Bernese Mountain Dogs. She was always looking for the next exciting life experience, and took full advantage of all opportunities presented to her. She is survived by her brother Bob (Lou) Hull; sister Kathy (Ron) Coulter; her four children, Bill (Christine), Tricia, Bridgett, John; grandson Spencer; dog Annie and cat Ally.

There will be a celebration of Margy’s life on Sunday, January 3. For more information, please contact Tricia Fitzpatrick, fitzpatricksupholstery@gmail.com. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to Holy Names Academy Class of 1965 Endowment, 728 21st Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98112.

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Julie December 31, 2015 (3:23 pm)

I’m so sorry to hear this. Margy was an amazing woman. I enjoyed the time we spent chatting and enjoying our bernese mountain dogs playing together. She will be missed.

Bob formerly of west seattle December 31, 2015 (4:04 pm)

I remember her well, she did fantastic work for us on our furniture and was a very very nice person, I am very saddened she is no longer with us. She will be missed by many for her wonderful personality and courage.

Carrol Hutchinson January 1, 2016 (6:28 am)

Margy was such an awesome human being! So kind, generous and thoughtful – she will be sorely missed. She was a beacon of light and love for us all.

Kadoo January 1, 2016 (5:06 pm)

I’m so sad to hear this news. She did excellent work. She recovered our old rocking chair and a chair of my grandmother’s which I still meditate in. Rest in peace, Margaret. My condolences to her family and friends.