1918-2021

Louise A. Cunningham Fitzpatrick, 103, died peacefully March 12, 2021 at her home at Springfield Crossings, after a long, healthy and active life.  Born and raised in South Philadelphia, she was one of 13 children of Martin and Sara Chiverton Cunningham and resided in Ridley Township before moving to her late residence four years ago.

A longtime member of Sacred Heart Parish, Louise was dedicated to her friends in the Senior Citizens Group and faithfully rode Septa every Wednesday into the city after moving to the suburbs in Swarthmorewood.  She volunteered and formed decades long friendships at Notre Dame de Lourdes R.C. Church, where she was a member, counted the collection and helped make many Christmas Bazaars successful with her hand made gifts.

Mom-mom Fitz loved her family, the Mummers Parade, making crafts, traveling and vacationing with friends and family.  She enjoyed entertaining for lunch at her kitchen table with a spread consisting of tea balls, saltines, mustard, cheese, pickles and, of course, her famous bean soup.  Her Irish temperament was a mixture of blunt honesty, stubbornness, charm and a wit that shined through adversity.

The family is ever grateful to the wonderful staff at Springfield Crossings, who entertained and cared for "Nana" the past four years.

Louise was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, John J. Fitzpatrick, who died May 5, 1980.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Joan Donaghy (Gerry) and Theresa Oakes (Billy); nine grandchildren, Kevin, Jim, Noreen, Denise, Tim, Karen, Chris, Colleen and Michael; and 30 great grandchildren.

Memorial Mass:  10:30 AM Friday, March 26, 2021 at Notre Dame de Lourdes R.C. Church, Fairview Road and Michigan Ave., Swarthmore, PA 19081.

Burial:  Private

Memorial gifts may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO BOX 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.