Russell Luncheon Guest of Honor

As a successful entrepreneur, Peter is known as a visionary, motivator, problem-solver, communicator and deal- maker. He has a keen business sense and an unwavering disinterest in the “status quo”, constantly pushing the envelope in areas of new business, growth and expansion. Peter brings to the industry the core principles instilled in him during his time in the Marine Corps and this coupled with a desire to provide the best in terms of service within his business operations has led to continued growth throughout his ventures. Peter attributes his business success to many wonderful partners, advisors and personnel. In 1997, Peter was proud to receive the “Dreamer of Dreams” award, given by the Irish Business Association and in 2012 was named the URTO’s (United Restaurant and Tavern Owners Association) Man of the Year. In 2014 Peter was given the Marine for Life Award from the Fisher House Foundation for distinguished service to the nation driven by moral and ethical values.

Always aware of the needs of others, Peter’s philanthropic deeds have helped a wide variety of causes over the years including the Fisher House Foundation, Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation, Semper Fi Fund, Marine Corps University Foundation, No Greater Sacrifice (NGS) which gives educational money to children of our wounded military and the Navy Seal Warrior Fund. Peter currently gives of his time to St. Malachy’s Encore House which serves over 1000 meals a day to people in need, and the 34th Street Partnership which is the business improvement district. He also gives and currently sits on the board of Diva for a Day, an organization devoted to women with cancer and is a board member of the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation.

Peter is the eldest of two children born to Peter and Marilyn Fitzpatrick. Peter’s father is originally from Milltown, County Cavan and emigrated to the U.S. in 1957. Peter’s father passed away in October of 2022 and Marilyn, originally from Elizabeth, NJ, sadly passed away in August of 2011. Peter’s sister, Julie, a nurse and her husband, Steven, reside in Whippany, NJ.

Peter’s greatest love is that of Eileen Shea, his wife of over 30 years and children, Shea, Murphy, and Kelly. Over the years, Peter spent many hours coaching his own children in various sports and after they were grown, spent numerous hours volunteering his time coaching football at local high schools.

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We will see on 16 October 2024.