Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On September 23, 2009, Brian A. Fitzgerald resigned as a director of Patriot National Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") and the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Patriot National Bank effective as of September 23, 2009 due to health reasons.

Mr. Fitzgerald served on the following committees:
Asset and Liability Committee, Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Loan Committee and Personnel Committee.

For additional information, reference is made to Mr. Fitzgerald's letter of resignation dated as of September 23, 2009, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Not Applicable.
(b) Not Applicable.
(c) Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Letter of Resignation from Brian A.

Fitzgerald dated September 23, 2009

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