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Patrick Kisicki Obituary
On Wednesday, March 18, 2015, of Owings Mills, MD. Beloved son of Donald and Patricia Kisicki; loving brother of Kevin (Shelley) and Maureen Kisicki; devoted uncle of Owen and Andre. Also survived by aunts, Peggy McGovern, Mary Kisicki, and many other aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, March 24 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Wednesday, March 25 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Father McKenna Center, to So Others Might Eat (S.O.M.E.) or to Carroll Community College Department of Music.
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Debbie Tull Paulsgrove
March 14, 2024
I don't think I'll ever stop being sad about the loss--and it's incredible it's been 9 years ago!!!--of Patrick, such a very special person. He is sorely missed. I learned a lot from him--about guitar, yes, but about gentleness, and kindness, and about patience--and will always remember him fondly. I'm so much richer for having known him.
March 14, 2020
It's been 5 years since losing Patrick, and I still miss him. Things were very different at Carroll after he passed. And I know we all had a hole in our hearts that won't be able to be filled. He was such a great friend and teacher! He had such patience! But I'm definitely much richer for having known him.
Chuck Shacochis
March 14, 2019
Four years have passed already but the lessons I learned from Patrick are still fresh. Old enough to be his Dad, he earned my respect after the 1st lesson. We worked together for 5 semesters and I achieved far more than I could have studying on my own. He taught me determination and perseverance. He also taught me the pure joy of achievement in little things. l'll never forget Patrick; I am richer for having known him.
Chris
May 8, 2018
Patrick was my band's group leader one summer in Day Jams probably 15 years ago. I bought the Table Top Poets CD Finding Your Ped(t)als from him and remarkably still have and listen to it today. I only knew him for that short amount of time, but his kindness and gentle heart echoed through my life since. I thought of him on numerous occasions through those 15 years but was too shy and embarrassed that he might not remember me to reach out and see how he was doing and what he was up to. Patrick was truly one of a kind - he will not be forgotten.
Morgan Kropkowski
April 3, 2015
Mr. Kisicki was my online instructor for History of Rock and Roll. He was one of the more kind professors and genuinely interested in his field of instruction. He will be missed as one of the more positive role model instructors at Carroll Community.
March 27, 2015
The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Patrick. As a transplant receipient, he was an advocate for the mission and he organized several fundraisers for the organization through music concerts. A truly humble and generous man, we will remember him fondly. Our condolences go out to his family.
March 25, 2015
The words and music in Patrick's Mass today were beautiful, and I felt priviledged to be there. May the everlasting light of his loving spirit wrap Don and Patti and Kevin and Maureen for eternity.
Stephanie Moerman
Carl & Irene Filipiak
March 24, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Patrick studied guitar with my husband Carl. We were just informed of his passing today and are deeply shocked and heartbroken for your loss. He was a wonderful person and loved music. Carl will forever remember their time together.
Brian Ladson
March 24, 2015
Our thoughts & prayers go out to Patrick's family & friends. He was a great man who influenced a lot of people in music, and brought joy into any room he was in. May God bless you.
Margaret Schab Kubat
March 23, 2015
The death of Patrick is a devastating loss for your family. Holding you in thoughts and prayers. May all those wonderful memories of Patrick remain in your hearts.
Alita Brown
March 23, 2015
Don, I pray the Lord blanket you and your family with His love and confort always. I am sorry for your loss.
Lauren Warner
March 23, 2015
I had the privilege of working along side Patrick when he was a Carroll County music teacher. He was a talented guy who loved what he did. Thoughts and prayers are with his family and all those who Patrick impacted.
Alicia Mueller
March 23, 2015
Patrick was one of my most enjoyable nontraditional music education students at Towson University, and I had the pleasure of having him in a few music education courses during his most recent time at Towson University. Since then, I have gotten to know him through some of his good friends in our neighborhood, and Pat always spoke so highly of his students and his love for teaching. He will truly be missed, as he was a great teacher, musician, and such a good person. My prayers and thoughts go out to your family.
Mindy Niles
March 23, 2015
Patrick was an incredible teacher, musician and friend who touched the lives of many. He worked for several years with the Encore Summer Music Camp, sharing his love of music with the students and staff. He had such a gift and greeted each day with a smile we will never forget. Heaven has gained a special angel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 23, 2015
Don -
so very sorry to hear this. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pete Luisa - Montclair, VA
Michele and Will Preston
March 22, 2015
Mr. Kisicki introduced my son to the guitar at West Middle School. He was a kind and talented person who was adored by his students. We are deeply sorry for your loss
Michele Preston
March 22, 2015
My son had Mr.Kisicki at West Middle School for guitar class and enjoyed him as teacher. I am so very sorry for you loss and know he will be fondly remembered by his students.
Cathy Drinkwater Better Walker
March 22, 2015
Dear Kisiki family and friends: please accept my heartfelt condolences for your grievous loss. I had the privilege and great good fortune to be one of Patrick's students. His gentleness, kindness and patienceespecially with a senior student like myselfalong with his talent and the generosity and pure joy with which he shared his musical gifts can never be replaced. But Patrick was more than a guitar teacher; he was an example of how to live a life of service with courage and love. As I keep Patrick in my heart and prayers, so too will you all be in my prayers. May time and God's love ease your aching hearts and bring you peace.
Kaye Coursen
March 22, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Patrick had such a wonderful attitude, spirit, and manner. I will always remember his great smile.
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal"
From a headstone in Ireland
John Davis
March 22, 2015
Thoughts and prayers.
Seton Cunneen
March 22, 2015
Dear Don and Patricia,
My heart is filled with sorrow as you mourn the loss of Patrick. Be assured of my thoughts, prayers and love.
Sister Seton Cunneen, SNDdeN
Gonzaga College High School
Rob Thomas
March 22, 2015
I taught Pat my first year as a teacher at Sherwood High School, and remember him fondly. His passing is a great loss for all who knew him, the students Pat has taught in the past, as well as those he might have taught in the future. My condolences to friends and family.
March 22, 2015
My heart is broken. Please know our prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sandy and Mark Spruill
Stephanie Kohout
March 22, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Pat had a good heart! My condolences to all of his friends and family.
March 21, 2015
We have known Patrick since he was born. An immensely talented man with a wonderful sense of humor. He was a light for many, and he will be missed.
Roger and Adrienne
adam schoen
March 21, 2015
Sending positive thoughts to your family during this difficult time. Pat was an incredibly talented and kind human being and I am glad that I was able to spend time in High School sharing our passion for music - and then reconnecting with him again recently. Love from all Sherwood High School musician alumn.
Chuck Shacochis
March 21, 2015
Patrick was a great teacher and an even better friend. We had many good chats about everything from music to faith to family.
If I make it to heaven, my first question will be, "Why is it necessary for some parents to bury their children?"
Tiffany sloane
March 20, 2015
So sorry for your loss. I remember Patrick in high school and he was always so kind. A real genieun person.
Georgeie Reynolds
March 20, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with your family as you are moving through this hard time.
Larry Prather
March 20, 2015
Don and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers and thoughts. I know how great your faith is and that He will grant you peace and strength. Larry Prather
Larry Prather
March 20, 2015
Don and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers and thoughts. I know how great your faith is and that He will grant you peace and strength.
March 20, 2015
Don and Patti,
So sorry to learn of the loss of your precious son. May happy memories of the past, the confidence of a heavenly reunion, and the love of our Heavenly Father sustain you through the days ahead. Please know that Connie and I are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim Boone
Jacksonville, FL
Debbie Paulsgrove
March 20, 2015
I have lost too many people over my lifetime, and this one has been one of the worst. What a kind, sweet, gentle soul. My heart goes out to his family. I hope it helps a little to know many, many others are sharing your pain and sense of loss, and that we all are praying for God's strength to help you through this. All of us have wonderful memories of Patrick, and those will help us all as we try to handle this difficult time.
March 20, 2015
St. John's Lutheran Church in Westminster, MD is lifting up prayers for your family. Patrick played the guitar for us last summer at our outdoor worship service. He was a joy to work with and a gifted musician. We are thankful for his presence with us and we pray that God's peace and comfort will be with you all. Pastor Kristin Dubsky, Westminster, MD
Emily, Dwayne & Alannah Van Horn
March 20, 2015
What a huge loss. Our heartfelt prayers goes to the entire family. We were blessed to know him both at school and with music lessons. He made the world more beautiful and now Heaven will sing. Our deepest Sympathy.
Zimmerman Family
March 20, 2015
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Lord God,
you are attentive to the voice of our pleading.
Let us find in your Son
comfort in our sadness,
certainty in our doubt,
and courage to live through this hour.
Make our faith strong
through Christ our Lord. Amen
Jane and Tom DeBoe
March 20, 2015
Your family is in our prayers. Pat was a wonderful person who touched so many lives in such a special way. I remember how he did have his best to everything he did, including riding bicycles with our son Bill. He left our family with many wonderful memories. May God give you comfort in this difficult time.
March 20, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of sorrow. We are so sorry for your loss. Kenny & Rosemary Jans and Family
March 20, 2015
OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE KISICKI FAMILY. WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT PATRICK ARE THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU DURING THIS TIME. LOVE AND PRAYERS FROM KENNY AND ROSEMARY JANS AND FAMILY
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