Fitzpatrick, Carol Marie

COHOES — Carol Marie Fitzpatrick, age 84, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2023, with her family at her side.

Born on October 28, 1938, in Amsterdam, N.Y. she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Myrtle Longtin Stanton. Carol graduated from Fonda-Fultonville High School where she enjoyed performing on stage in drama club and chorus.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth L. Fitzpatrick, whom she met while he was working at G.E. in Schenectady. Married on June 25, 1956, in North Carolina, Ken told his buddies he was going to “marry that girl” the first time he laid eyes on her, and he did. Ken has stated, “67 years of marriage wasn’t long enough.”

Carol, a wonderful homemaker and devout Catholic, started her own business Aurora’s Willow Creek in 1998 in Troy after raising her children. Aurora’s Willow Creek operated until recently, including after she moved it to Cohoes several years ago.

Carol was very patriotic and passionately loved her dogs, followed the horse racing and the New York Yankees. Carol had a love for music and will be fondly remembered for her beautiful caring nature, saucy sense of humor and impeccable sense of style. Her graceful beauty and warm heart will be missed by all those whose lives she touched.

She was the precious loving mother of Daneen Falconio, Lori (Paul) Marra, Kelly (Camie Barnett) Fitzpatrick, Kenneth (Sherri) Fitzpatrick, and Erin Fitzpatrick; devoted grandmother of Paul (Kaylee) Marra, Johnathan (Nancy) Marra, James LaBarre, Nicole (Keith) Curtin, Kenneth (Heather) Fitzpatrick, Christopher LaBarre, Shannon Fitzpatrick, Lorin (Griffin) Blanchard, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Michael Fitzpatrick, Tristen Barnett, Bryan Noel, Garrett Noel