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John Patrick Obituary
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John Patrick, 87, of Binghamton, died Monday evening, August 11, 2008, at Binghamton General Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Anna Patrick; and his brother, Joseph Patrick. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Gloria Patrick, Binghamton; his sons, Gary Patrick, Daytona Beach, Fla., Bruce and Maureen Patrick, Endicott; his granddaughter, Cara and Joseph Dattoria, N.J. He was a member of St. James Church, Johnson City, and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving as a Tank Commander. John and his brother, Joe, were the proprietors of Mountain Top Grove for over 37 years. He was a member of the Bill Flynn Polka Club and enjoyed cooking. Special thanks to Theresa Lindsley, Anita Miller, Mercey and John Monico and the Transitional Care Unit at Binghamton General Hospital.
A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. James Church, Johnson City, Monday at 9 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Sunday from 2-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of John may be made to St. James Church Memorial Fund, 147 Main Street, Johnson City, N.Y. 13790.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Patrick
Pauline Porretta
September 5, 2008
Dear Mary,
we wish to express our heartfelt condolences to you over the great loss of your beloved Bill. Mary, we are all saddened over his passing away. Our lord blessed you both with many wonderful memories made as husband and wife---may you keep them within your heart. We pray our Lord will give you the strength you need at this difficult time.
God Bless you - The Porretta's , Dominick and Pauline
Tom Jones
August 18, 2008
Bruce and Family, I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I know we spoke a few weeks ago and he wasn't doing well. Rest assured, he is now in a better place. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. TJ
Sharon Potusky
August 17, 2008
Dear Gloria,I am sad to learn of John's passing, and send my deepest sympathy to you and all of the Patrick family .Love Sharon
dennis ondrako
August 17, 2008
Gary & Bruce, Here we go again. I'm going to miss your Dad very much but hope we all still stay in touch throughout the years. Hope to see you when i come up later this month. I still remember the Grove and the food and the times at the lake. Dennis Ondrako
Peter (Pancho) Gillott
August 16, 2008
My Deepest smypathy to my Cousins Gloria, Gary and Bruce. I will miss my cousin John. He and his family were a major part of my life for many years. I always respected John's judgement. Be with God Cousin.
Mary and Al Bickford
August 15, 2008
Our heartfelt sympathy to John's family. We have wonderfull , happy memories of John and the good times we shared with him and Gloria. He will be saddly missed.
Mary Matthews
August 15, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
ginger patrick
August 15, 2008
I will miss you Uncle John,
and although i have been out of touch with you, I will remember the years and times we all shared working at Mountain Top Grove.
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