Barry B. Fitzpatrick

A coach, a teacher, a mentor, a family man, a leader.

Barry Fitzpatrick devoted over 45 years to Sayville baseball, shaping generations of athletes with dedication, passion, and integrity. As the Varsity Baseball Head Coach from 1978 to 1999, he became the winningest coach in Sayville history with 316 victories, leading his teams to five league championships (1979, 1983, 1986, 1992, 1999) and earning League Coach of the Year in each of those seasons. Even after his retirement from teaching in 2003, he continued to coach as a longtime assistant, ensuring his impact on Sayville baseball endured.

Beyond the diamond, Barry was a respected physical education teacher (1970-2003) at Sunrise Drive, Cherry Avenue, Sayville Middle School, and Sayville High School. He also coached 9th Grade Baseball, Wrestling, and Soccer, instilling discipline, teamwork, and resilience in every athlete he mentored.

A proud veteran, Barry was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army upon graduating from St. Bonaventure University in 1968. He served with distinction, completing a tour in Vietnam (1969-1970) before being honorably discharged as a 1st Lieutenant, up for the rank of Captain.

Barry's greatest pride, beyond the field and the classroom, is his family. He is a devoted husband to Barbara, a loving father to Brian, Wendy, Thomas, and Barrie, and a beloved grandfather to Emma, Shaun, Molly, Alison, Elizabeth, Timothy, Luke, and Luna.

His legacy is not just measured in wins and championships but in the countless lives he shaped— as a coach, teacher, role model, and family man.

"SAYVILLE BASEBALL FOREVER,"       COACH 'FITZ'

Visitation- Tuesday June 24, 2025 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday June 25, 2025 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at our Bayport Funeral Home. 683 Montauk Hwy.

Funeral Mass- Thursday June 26, 2025 at 11:15 a.m. at St. Lawrence RC Church, Sayville

Cremation Private