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.