'He was at work on Wednesday, in the hospital on Thursday and sadly in heaven on Friday'
Legendary Northampton market trader and local hero 'Fitzy' has died. Eamonn Fitzpatrick, 72, nicknamed Fitzy, was a stalwart at Northampton market and passed away after a "very short illness" according to his son.
Fitzy had been trading on the market for 60 years and was well known as the leader of the 'Save the Market' campaign since the council announced its intentions to regenerate the square. "Fitzy was a proud Northamptonian who always wanted the best for the town. He will be greatly missed." At NorthantsLive we're more than just news. We cover what people are talking about every day and celebrate the very best that this incredible part of the world has to offer.Cllr James Hill, the Conservative representative for Billing & Rectory Farm, posted on Twitter: "Just heard the sad news @eamonnfitzy passed away last night. Huge loss to our town and Northampton’s Market Square which he has been a cornerstone of for so many years.
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
Legendary Ferrari F1 designer Mauro Forghieri dies at 87Mauro Forghieri, the Italian engineer who became an iconic figure in Formula 1 as he helped Ferrari win numerous titles, has died. He was 87.
Læs mere »
A deep dive into Pete and Sophie's legendary Gogglebox mug collectionTigers, dogs, zebras, aliens, doughnuts and even a campervan - there's just too many to keep track of
Læs mere »
End of an era for legendary fishmonger who hasn't had a day off in 26 yearsFishmonger Terry Cockwill says managing Wesley Fish has been a 24 hour job, but there's nobody to fill his boots
Læs mere »