Small, Tyrone Fitzpatrick 'Malcolm' age 58, born February 10, 1962, of Minneapolis, MN, passed away peacefully, Saturday, September 12, 2020, at North Memorial Hospital due to a rare form of Pneumonia. Tyrone was a warm-hearted, caring son, father, husband, and brother with a fierce but gentle soul. Tyrone is survived by his wife; Karen, his mother; Maureen Adams, 8 children, 13 grandchildren, 3 brothers, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Tyrone is preceded in death by his father, Stanley Fitzpatrick Bowen. Services for Tyrone will be held on Friday, September 25, 2020, at Estes Funeral Chapel Noon-2pm, 2201 Plymouth Ave N, Mpls, MN 55411. Memoriam in Tyrone's honor and name should be directed to Estes Funeral Chapel. For virtual viewing of the service: estesfuneralchapel.com/
Our Beloved Malcolm
Tyrone Fitzpatrick Small, affectionately known as 'Malcolm', born in Barbados, West Indies to Stanley Fitzpatrick (Pat) Bowen and Maureen Orita Small (Adams). Tyrone immigrated to the United States in 1972 residing in Boston, Massachusetts with his mother and brothers. He attended Charles Lowe Elementary, Solomon Lewenberg Junior High School ultimately receiving his diploma from Boston Trade High School. Tyrone moved to Minnesota in the 1990s, following his older brother, and was employed at the Radisson Hotel, Minneapolis for more than 20 years.
Tyrone was an avid sports fan and his favorite teams were the Patriots, Celtics, Red Sox, and Bruins. On football game day, if the Patriots were losing, he would call his brother to let him know he was "about to call the coach," Bill with advice.
He enjoyed basketball but football was his sport of choice as he played AAU and high school football in his youth. Tyrone enjoyed dressing up, looking sharp, and cooking. Many would even call him a grill master. He also enjoyed gardening and spending time with family including his pal Butch the dog. Tyrone was the birthday king, as he knew everyone's birthday, and used those numbers to play the Daily 3. His favorite numbers to play were 2-10, his birthday. Tyrone had an infectious smile even following his cancer diagnosis, he always exuded a bright and upbeat disposition toward everyone he met.
Tyrone leaves behind his loving wife Karen, his mother Maureen Adams, daughters Elaine and Mary, sons Terrance, Marquis, Tyrone Junior, Miguel, stepchildren, Latia, and Demetrice, thirteen grandchildren, brothers John, Anderson (Anthony), Dereck, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his father Stanley Fitzpatrick Bowen.
Tyrone leaves behind a devoted and loving family, and a host of friends and loved ones to cherish his memory and warm spirit. Tyrone will be missed dearly by all those who knew him.
Published on September 25, 2020
