Joyce M. (Diute) Fitzpatrick

Joyce M. Fitzpatrick 68 went home to our Father in heaven on November 4th, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, James (Jim) Fitzpatrick, and a devoted son Daniel (Dan) Fitzpatrick. She is also survived by her sisters, Patricia Diute, Joanne Diute Greco (Francesco), Audrey Diute, and her brother Robert Diute (Teresa). Also, by her brother-in-law Sean Fitzpatrick (Bethany). She also leaves behind nieces, Michelle Cornell (Ron), Melissa Martin, and nephews Joseph Martin, Ardine Stilloe, Michael Stilloe, Nicholas Diute, Shane Fitzpatrick, Seth Fitzpatrick. Close cousin Andrea Niemiec (Dr. Edward), numerous cousins, and many wonderful friends.
She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Rose Diute, father and mother-in-law James and Patricia Fitzpatrick Sr. Sister-in-law, and brother-in-law DeeDee and Mike Phillips. Nephew Devon Braungard.
She attended Catholic Central High School, Class of '71, and graduated with a BS in Geography 1979 and MS in Computer Science 1982 from Binghamton University. After graduating, Joyce worked 8 years as a programmer at IBM FSD on the NASA Space Shuttle and Navy (CCAPS) factory automation programs.
Upon the birth of her son Dan 1990, Joyce focused on her vocation as a loving stay at home wife and mother. Joyce was involved in many of Dan’s St James school activities including supporting the food pantry, cafeteria, library, science fairs and Odyssey of the mind. She hosted many dinners, picnics, and parties for her family and friends. She religiously prayed the rosary and performed many acts of kindness and service to those in need. She battled cancer and multiple health issues for many years and continued to provide love and joy to those around her. In response to her health issues, she became a prolific and talented artist, filling her home and family members homes with numerous beautiful paintings. She maintained her fantastic sense of humor frequently joking and laughing with friends and family. The family would like to thank the many doctors, nurses, and staff for the care provided to Joyce over the last thirteen years, and a special thanks to Lourdes Seton 1 staff for their kindness and caring for Joyce, Jim, and Dan in her final moments.
There will be a viewing at St. Thomas Aquinas Church Binghamton, NY on November 9th from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 pm. Mass will be offered thereafter at 12:00 pm. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made either to St. Thomas Aquinas Church or St. Patrick’s Church both of Binghamton, NY. Arrangements are in the care of Albert J. DeMarco of the THOMAS J. SHEA FUNERAL HOME, INC. 

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