Patrick Kevin Fullerton, Sr., age 56, of Orange, MA formerly a long-time resident of Wilmington, MA, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, November 19, 2015.
Patrick was born in Lowell, MA, on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1959 and he loved being “Irish”; he was the dear son of the late John and Dorothy (Pacheco) Fullerton. Patrick was raised and educated in Wilmington and was a graduate of Shawsheen Tech High School in Billerica. Patrick was quite a hockey player for Shawsheen Tech and was well known by his #19.
Patrick was a hard worker in the construction field throughout the years.
Patrick was an avid Bruins fan who could get excited during a game but was mostly known to be a quiet guy with a big heart. Pat loved celebrating birthdays and holidays with his family whether making sure to make phone calls and/or sending cards; he was a good father, son, brother and uncle. He loved visiting Silver Lake where his brother Jackies monument is placed. He would also bring his children Erica Lyn “Honey Bun” and Patrick Kevin “PJ” any chance he could to fish and swim there. Pat was the family jokester and enjoyed pulling pranks on his nieces and nephews; always getting a “kick” out of their response. Pat looked forward to times spent with family and friends; he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Patrick was the beloved father of Erica Lyn Fullerton of Billerica and the late Patrick Kevin Fullerton, Jr. He was the son of the late John and Dorothy (Pacheco) Fullerton, brother of Walter Fullerton of Lowell, Paul “Fully” Fullerton and Gale Judd both of Wilmington, Maureen Buckley, David Fullerton, and Robert Fullerton all of Orange, and the late John “ Jackie” Fullerton. Patrick is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will gather at the Nichols Funeral Home, 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), Wilmington, on Tuesday, November 24th at 9:00 a.m.followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Dorothy’s Church, Main St. (Rte. 38), Wilmington at 10:00 a.m. Interment Wildwood Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday, November 23rd from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Memorial donations in Patrick’s name may be made to the Joslin Diabetes Center, One Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215.
I am so sorry for your loss…. In the 6th grade, Patrick sat beside me, he used to sing the Lion Sleeps Tonight at me until I would yell at him to stop….lol He was such a great person….he always made me laugh.
We are so sorry to hear of Patrick’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
I am so very sorry for all the Fullertons in the loss of another beloved family member. I pray that each one of you, especially Patrick’s daughter and siblings, will feel God’s Grace through the love and outreach of those that care for you. May your memories be roses in December, always.
So sorry for all ur families loss what a great guys glad I got to meet u. I am at a loss of words!! You will never be forgotten.
I am so sorry for your loss . My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
RIP Patrick go with God Amen!
You have my sincerest condolences. You and your family are in my thoughts. John Coulon
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Patrick, he’ll be with you in the places you go, in the things you do…in your heart. Wishing you all comfort in all the wonderful memories you shared.
Gale, I send heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.