Cornelius (Conny) Patrick Fitzsimons, born in New York on January 15, 1940, went to his eternal rest on Thursday, November 1st after a short illness. He has been a Barnegat Light resident for many years. He is survived by his wife Suzanne, his son Neil and his wife Stacey, his daughter Christine and her husband Sean MacCotter and stepchildren Brian McGuire and Kelly Meisner and their spouses, nine grandchildren, and many godchildren, nieces, and nephews. Conny was a graduate of St. John’s University in New York City, a successful business owner and an active member of the Irish Community both in New York and New Jersey. Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday, November 7th, from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm at the Thos. L. Shinn Funeral Home in Manahawkin. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's of the Pines in Manahawkin on Thursday, November 8th, at 11:00. Condolence's may be sent to our website at www.shinnfuneralhome.com