Leonard Patchin Obituary

Leonard Joseph PatchinMarine CWO-4 Leonard J. Patchin passed away on 5, February 2013, at his residence in Port Royal, SC. He is survived by his brother, Charles Patchin and his children, Kathleen, Lynn and Timothy along with his grandchildren Kiana and Josh. He was born in Auburn, NY. and soon after graduating from high school, joined the military where he spent over 30 years serving his country. He married Angie Giannotta in 1956 which began their Marine Corps career and the trials and tribulations of military life. They were married for over 55 years and were able to travel the United States, transferring from duty station to duty station. His tours included Parris Island, SC, several times. Camp Lejuene, NC., Kaneohe, HI, Iwakuni, Japan, IWO Jima, and Vietnam from 1969 to 1970. Leonard was always a proud Marine and a honorable man. He enjoyed his family and the military life style which afforded him the opportunity to show his family the world and give them opportunities they may have never otherwise had. He always stated that the best duty stations he had, was the one he just left and the one he just arrived. He and Angie lived a full and good life together so in his death we celebrate his life. So we ask that you join the family in that celebration. The family will receive guests on Monday, February 11th from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm at Copeland Funeral Services. A private family ceremony will be held at the Beaufort National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made in his name to the Wounded Warrior Project so that fellow service members and their families receive the help and support they so very well deserve. Please share your thoughts and stories about Leonard and his life by visiting www.copelandfuneralservice.com Copeland Funeral Service is assisting the family with arrangements.

Published by The Island Packet from Feb. 8 to Mar. 8, 2013.
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Kathy, so very sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Wanda Elston St Ann

February 11, 2013

Len and Angie were our dear military friends while at Kaneohe, Hawaii. We remained close after retiring, and we'll miss his St. Paddy's day call this year. God speed, Lenny!

Ken and Pat Turck

February 11, 2013

Thank you, Mr. Patchin, for your service to our country.

Grateful Citizen

February 11, 2013

Butch,
Sorry to hear of Lenny's passing. He was a one of kind guy and a Marine's Marine. I remember how proud you and your mom were of the him.
God Bless and God Speed Lenny!
Ernie & Mary DeCaro

Ernie DeCaro

February 10, 2013

Farewell to a childhood friend and comrade from the 108th Infantry.

Bill Burns

February 9, 2013

We are sorry to hear Lenny has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with Lenny's family.
Art and Bea Momot

Art and Bea Momot

February 9, 2013

We were sorry to hear Lenny has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with Lenny's family. Bea and Art Momot

Art and Bea Momot

February 9, 2013

To Len's family, He was a fun guy and the senior of the cousins. We were all close back in the day. All good stories. Dave Momot

February 9, 2013

Butch...so sorry to hear of your loss of your beloved brother. I remember how in grade school at Herman Ave how you idilized him. You are the only person I know how at age 10 or 11 were a member of the Junior Marine corp. Have included my email...would love to catch up with you.
Mary Lee (Nolan) Gunn

Mary Lee Gunn

February 9, 2013

Sorry to hear that Lenny passed. He is with your mom, and our mom and dad, probably sitting around a table talking about all the kids.

Gary Giannotta

February 8, 2013

To The Patchin Family
Little by little, as we grieve for lost loved ones, we begin to remember not just that they died but that they lived. So long Lennie. We will never forget you. Love, Dick and Barbara

Dick & Barbara Wood

February 8, 2013

Bea & Steve Borynski with our deepest sympathy.

February 8, 2013

Rest in Peace Gunner..

Semper Fi,
GySgt Bill Conroy

February 8, 2013

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