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William Patterson Obituary

William Barry Patterson 58, of Plymouth Meeting, died suddenly on December 14, 2013 at Mercy Suburban Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Helene M. (Conboy) Patterson. He was born in Havertown, PA on September 30, 1955 to the late Marvin and Shirley (Hargy) Patterson. Barry was a graduate of Plymouth Whitemarsh High School class of 1975. He was a partner of Patterson Associates, Inc., a construction management firm. He had a passion for his work and was a skilled carpenter. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, riding his motorcycle, taking care of his home, and spending quality time with his family. In addition to his wife Helene, he is survived by 2 daughters Amy and Ashley Patterson both of Plymouth Meeting, 2 granddaughters Alexa and Raelyn, his brother Robert Wayne Patterson of Villanova, 2 sisters Ann Haley of New Tripoli, and Wendy Patterson of Palmyra, NJ, his father-in-law Paul S. Conboy, Sr., and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends were invited to his Funeral Service on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Emil J. Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes, 516 Fayette St., Conshohocken. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.ciavarellifuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Main Line Media News from Dec. 22 to Dec. 29, 2013.

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Joanne and Ken Ulsh

January 11, 2014

Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.

December 25, 2013

Helene,my thoughts are with you .Words can not be said.
Steve Pozzuolo

Krista & Dave Johnson

December 18, 2013

Barry was such a great friend. We will miss him dancing and making everyone around him smile. He was one of a kind and we are truly sorry for your loss. Gone way too soon. Prayers to everyone who knew him. RIP Barry, we will miss you.

Sandra Schiermeier

December 18, 2013

We send our deepest sympathy. May God hold you all close during this time, with much love, Sandy

Marty Gallagher

December 18, 2013

Helene, please know you are in our hearts and prayers. May God Bless you and your family and comfort you in this time of grief.
Love,
Bob, Marty, and Sean Gallagher

December 17, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family Jan and Celeste Narciso.

Dave Petrozzo

December 17, 2013

Sorry for your loss of a great person.
Barry, it was a pleasure to be your friend and I miss you immensely. God bless

Bonnie Hargy-Kemp

December 17, 2013

May God hold you in his arms during this trying time. Barry will be missed. Our deepest sympathy for our cousins and their families at this time. May God give you peace.

Love,
Bonnie

December 17, 2013

Going to miss "Captain B" Those of us who went fishing on Barry's boat know the 2 stop on the way down.Had lots of laughs in Cape Hatteras fishing with the Barry.God Bless RIP Tight lines!!

Brenda VanZandt

December 17, 2013

To the Patterson family.. Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. Just cherish all your memories with him. He will watch over you.

Robert Pozzuolo

December 17, 2013

My sympathy is with the Patterson family.

Pat Taylor

December 16, 2013

My deepest sympathy to all of his family and friends. Barry was always smiling and making others smile, and he will be missed by many. I believe he is smiling down on all of us and I will always have great memories of the years I have known him.

Joanna Fram

December 16, 2013

I am sorry for your loss.

Tonya Schmouder

December 16, 2013

Helene and family, my very deepest condolences.

Ashley Patterson

December 16, 2013

I couldn't of asked for a better father, just for more time. Miss you daddy.

December 16, 2013

Dear Patterson Family,

I'm so sorry for your sudden loss of Barry. He will be missed.

Lauren Mapleton

Plymouth-Whitemarsh Class of 1975

December 16, 2013

From ALL of Barry's classmates in the Class of 1975 Plymouth-Whitemarsh, we pray for comfort and peace to friends and family in this difficult time. All of his classmates share in the time of grieving and offer thanks for his life and the influence he has had in the years we shared since entering the Colonial School District.

Pat Moreno

December 16, 2013

There are no words......
Just know your in my heart and prayers.

December 16, 2013

Dear Helene, Amy and Ashley:

My sympathies to your family.

Jan Colucci

Michele Turkin

December 16, 2013

Dear Helene, Amy,and Ashley I cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Barry was a super guy and a SUPERMAN!!!!!!!!!! My heart is breaking.....This is such a big loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. I am here for you in anyway possible.......hugs & kisses to all of you!!!!!

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