Patrick J. Avitabile

Patrick J. Avitabile, age 32, of Taunton, died unexpectedly Aug. 18, 2015. After a successful year of recovery, he lost his battle to the disease of addiction. Patrick was the loving son of Ann Ahearn Avitabile of Middleboro and the late Louis N. Avitabile Jr. Patrick was raised in Middleboro and was a 2001 graduate of Coyle Cassidy High School in Taunton. Patrick was proud to have been a member of the Laborers Union Local 668 in Manchester, N.H. Patrick enjoyed riding street bikes and motorcycles. Special time together was spent with his fiancee Jennifer going to the movies, one of his favorite things to do. He enjoyed traveling, but most importantly he loved spending time with his son Tyler and taking him to the park. Patrick will be remembered as a kind, loving and gentle man with a great sense of humor. He loved his mother and would often say Anything if it makes Mamma happy. Patrick leaves his loving fiancée Jennifer Rose and their son Tyler Edward Avitabile of Taunton. Patrick was the brother of Kevin Avitabile whom he loved and admired and his wife Jenna of East Bridgewater and the late James Avitabile. He was the grandson of Pearl Ahearn of Bridgewater, Louis Avitabile Sr. of Hanover and the late James Ahearn and Mary (Sullivan) Avitabile. He also leaves a nephew, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was the godson of Patricia Ahearn Burnett and Paul Avitabile. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes Church 433 West Street, Brockton on Tuesday at 11 a.m. There will be a receiving line at the back of the church at 10:15 a.m. Visiting hours are omitted. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Patricks name to the Tyler E. Avitabile Education Fund, c/o Jennifer Rose, PO Box 2345, Taunton, Ma. 02780 or to Learn to Cope, PO Box 60, Raynham, MA 02767. To leave an online condolence, please visit www. conleyfuneralhome.com or on Facebook at Conley Funeral & Cremation Service.