BORN

1945

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Rose Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.

10940 Frankstown Rd.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

JOSEPH PATTERSON Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 21 to Aug. 23, 2016.

PATTERSON
JOSEPH "JOE"
September 5, 1945 - August 18, 2016. Joseph "Joe" Patterson of Pittsburgh peacefully departed this life on August 18, 2016. He was born September 5, 1945, to Lucius and Josephine Patterson, who preceded him in death. Joe was a graduate of Allegheny High School on the North Side. Joe was a Vietnam veteran who honorably served his country. He retired after 30 years with General Motors. Joe was a dedicated member, trustee, and choir member of the New Testament Missionary Baptist Church, Wilkinsburg, Pittsburgh, PA. Joe supported several charitable organizations which include: Light of Life, Salvation Army, United Negro College Fund, Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation, Special Olympics, National Federation of the Blind, St. Joseph Indian School, and others. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn; daughter, Heather, and her spouse, Chinedu. Also surviving are his sisters, Janet Harris and Lorraine Mathews (Rev. James H.); and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Joe was preceded in death by sister, Naomi; and brother, Richard Patterson, Sr. (wife, Gloria). Visitation: Thursday, August 25, 2016, at 4-8 p.m., at RAPP FUNERAL HOME, 10940 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Homegoing Service: Friday, August 26, 2016, (Pastor James H. Mathews of New Testament Missionary Baptist Church, Wilkinsburg, officiating): 11 a.m. at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, 1840 Ardmore Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15221. Interment: The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA, promptly at 2 p.m.

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August 27, 2016

Stephanie Holmes

You light will be forever lit with your family and friends. To Carmen Harris my bestie, your family are in my prayers for strength in this very hard time. Sending love and blessings.

August 25, 2016

Renee Aldrich

Carol and Heather

This is to express my deepest condolence to you. Carol I know there is a tremendous void facing you now, Heather I'm certain you are feeling absolutely bereft at this time. A daughter always holds a dad very near and very dear..... I offer you both encouragement to grab your precious members of Joe; rest in the knowledge that he loved loved loved his family cherished his wife, and adored you Heather his daughter. God had a greater plan than ours, and it is God that will help you navigate through your new normal.. I love you both, and wish you all the best for peace and power as your press on.. GOD IS YOUR REFUGE AND YOUR STRENGTH..A VERY PRESENT HELP IN THE TIME OF NEED.... as ever your friend RENEE A

August 25, 2016

Betty Franklin-Richey

August 25, 2016

To the family of Joe Patterson,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Joe. We were classmates in the 1960 graduating class of Conroy Jr High School in Manchester. Over the many years i would run into Joe and we talked about old friends and events in our lives and he always had the same warm smile and quiet spirit when he greeted you like it was yesterday. Be encouraged family. Heaven has received another angel.

May GOD BLESS,
Ken Diggs, Pittsburgh

August 22, 2016

Carmen

Uncle Joey, I love and appreciate you more than words can ever express. One of my fondest memories is you coming to my track meets to cheer me on. You always encouraged me and watched over myself and my sisters as if we were your own girls. You were a great fatherly example before you ever had a daughter of your own amd I love you dearly for that. I will miss your wisdom, your smile, your laugh and your quiet approach to life. I will miss you, but I know it is only temporary amd I will see you again. Thank you for your love! #weareafamilyofbelievers

August 22, 2016

I've known joe since we were 12 years old and dedicated members of victory Baptist church.joe walked softly and cared about a lot of people. he was a good man.when I think of him the scripture:2timothy 4:7-8..i have fought the good fight,i have finished the race and I have kept the faith..there will be a crown laid up for me on that day awarded me by the Lord

gwennie

August 21, 2016

Heather Patterson

You will always be loved and will forever be in our memories and hearts. I miss you Daddy!

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Aug

25

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Rose Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.

10940 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235

Aug

26

Service

11:00 a.m.

Forest Hills Presbyterian Church

1840 Ardmore Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA

Aug

26

Interment

2:00 p.m.

The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies

Bridgeville, PA

Funeral services provided by:

Rose Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.

10940 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235

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