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Patrick J. Hart, Jr., 78, longtime resident of Palos Verdes Estates, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2017 after a brief illness. Patrick was born on November 8, 1938 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Patrick graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a B.A degree in English and received a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
Patrick was a devoted parishioner at St. John Fisher Catholic Church where he served in several ministries including the Adult Education Board, Capital Campaign Committee to build a new church, Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), and the Moral Reasoning Program dedicated to the study of Thomas Aquinas as a framework to address Moral Issues. He has worked on the campaigns of several Republican Presidential candidates during the past twenty years. He was a member of the Union Club of Boston, the Jonathan Club of Los Angeles and the Palos Verdes Golf Club in Palos Verdes Estates. Patrick was a proud member of The Order of Malta.
He is the son of the late Patrick Joseph Hart, Sr., formerly of Nashua, NH and the late Anna (Donnelly) Hart, formerly of Natick, MA. Patrick is survived by five children, Bridget (Hart) Schumock of Portland, OR; Megan Hart of Boise, ID; Kevin Hart of Boston, MA; Michael Hart of Boston, MA; Erin Hart of New York, and seven grandchildren. He is also survived by his former wife, Suzan (MacDonald) Hart of Palos Verdes, CA. Patrick is also survived by his sister Jacqueline (Hart) Leach and her husband Richard of Scituate, MA, Michael P. Hart and his wife Diane (Carney) Hart of Wellesley, MA, and Stephen D. Hart of Yarmouth, ME, as well as several nieces and nephews.
The Church Vigil and Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday October 5, 2017 at St. John Fisher Catholic Church. The Memorial Mass will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday October 6, 2017 at the same church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Patrick's memory to Little Sisters of the Poor, 2100 S Western Ave., San Pedro, CA 90732. Please visit www.LAfuneral.com to send the family messages, share memories, or to obtain directions to the services. Sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com.
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Fulvio Di Blasi
October 18, 2017
Dear Pat's Siblings and Children, my deepest condolences. Pat was a good friend and fellow of the Thomas International Center. I met him more than 10 years ago during a Catholic philosophical conference. He shared with me a deep love for Saint Thomas Aquinas, as well as the urge to promote Thomistic Studies. We have been in touch every year since then, and he even came to my home city in Italy (Palermo) to visit me and work on the development of the Thomas International Center. He was a good and generous supporter of this project. You should be proud of him also for this commitment, which is a service to our faith. I am going to miss him, but I know that he will do more for all of us from heaven now.
Fulvio Di Blasi
October 18, 2017
Dear Pat's Siblings and Children, my deepest condolences. Pat was a good friend and fellow of the Thomas International Center. I met him more than 10 years ago during a Catholic philosophical conference. He shared with me a deep love for Saint Thomas Aquinas, as well as the urge to promote Thomistic Studies. We have been in touch every year since then, and he even came to my home city in Italy (Palermo) to visit me and work on the development of the Thomas International Center. He was a good and generous supporter of this project. You should be proud of him also for this commitment, which is a service to our faith. I am going to miss him, but I know that he will do more for all of us from heaven now.
L. M.
October 9, 2017
Extending heartfelt condolences and prayers of comfort to the Hart Jr. family. May the hope and promise of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time.
Kathy Florentz
October 6, 2017
I was so sad to hear of Pat's passing. I wish I could have known him better. He seemed a gentle, spiritual and sincere man. I saw my father's likeness in him, which was very touching. My heart goes out to his children, grandchildren, brothers, sister and all their families and loved ones. I am praying for you all. Love, Cousin Kathy Donnelly Florentz
robert murphy
October 6, 2017
We were very saddened to hear of the death of Pat.
We very much enjoyed his visits to Wellesley.he was a man of wisdom and love,and we will miss him greatly.
We will pray fpr Pat and his family at this difficult time
Bob and Miriam
Wellesley Ma
Scott LeTellier
October 6, 2017
For several years, the golf group in which I played at the Palos Verdes Golf Club had breakfast on Saturday mornings before teeing off. Patrick would regularly have breakfast at that same time. Around those tables, we developed a friendship talking politics, about which his knowledge was remarkable. He was extraordinarily well read and an engaging conversationalist. I took a real liking to him and will miss him and our exchanges. Godspeed to you, Patrick, your family and your Irish.
October 5, 2017
We are saddened to hear about Pat's passing. The Harts were two of the first people we met when we first moved to Palos Verdes Estates. In later years, we enjoyed seeing him at the golf club. Our sympathy to his family.
Bill and Sue Goodale
Mathews Family
October 5, 2017
Sincerest condolences for your loss. May precious memories of your dear loved one, along with words of encouragement, such as those found at Psalm 20:1,2, be of comfort to your family in this difficult time.
October 4, 2017
Patrick will be sorely missed by those of us who knew and loved him. He was a bright, wry witted Irishman who was proud of his Notre Dame "roots". We will miss those sky blue Irish eyes!
God bless you Patrick!
The O'Connors
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