Patrick Dulany Obituary

DULANY T. Patrick Dulany (Age 61) Of Great Falls, VA, died suddenly on January 20, 2019 at Georgetown University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Pat was born in Baltimore, MD on October 16, 1957. He graduated from McDonogh School in 1975, Davidson College in 1979, and earned his JD from University of Maryland in 1982. He was an attorney at Miles & Stockbridge in Tysons Corner, VA. A successful lawyer in adulthood, and accomplished scholar/athlete in his youth, Pat's booming laughter would fill a room, and he could often be found with a mischievous twinkle in his eye, thinking of his next prank or joke. Ever a gentleman, Pat made sure all around him never went hungry, lonely, or without enough beer to fill their glass. Pat married Heidi Dexheimer in 1985. They raised four sons in their Northern Virginia home. He loved nothing more than spending time with Heidi and "the boys," on the trails along the Potomac River, his parents' farm in Westminster, MD, the beaches of Spring Lake, NJ, or various Civil War battlefields. He led by example, teaching his sons the value of hard work, loyalty, and of being a gentleman. His pride in his family inspired those who knew him, as did the affection he had for his wife and best friend, Heidi. Pat's last selfless act was to be an organ donor. He is preceded in death by his father, William, and is survived by his beloved mother, Winifred, of Sykesville, MD; wife, Heidi of Great Falls, VA; sons, Scott (Rebecca) of San Francisco, CA, Peter (Faith) of Encinitas, CA, Griffin of Encinitas, CA, and Tate of Colorado Springs, CO; brother, Bryant (Karen) of Mt. Airy, MD; sister, Anne Eliason (Dean) of Crozet, VA; as well as in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was expecting the birth of Scott and Rebecca's daughter in February 2019. Services will be held Monday, January 28 at 11:30 a.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Great Falls. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Pat's honor to Donate Life, the Battlefield Trust, and the American Heart Association. Services will be held Monday, January 28 at 11:30 a.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Great Falls. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Pat's honor to Donate Life, the Battlefield Trust, and the American Heart Association.

Published by The Washington Post from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2019.
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Anyone who had the privilege of spending anytime with Pat Dulany came away with a renewed sense of faith in the goodness of humanity.
"Some people come into our lives and quickly go, some stay for awhile leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same." Flavia

John Phillips

John A. Phillips

Family

January 19, 2023

Another year has gone since Pat left us. He has been on my mind a LOT recently. Now I know why. Sending love to Heidi and the boys.

Karen Fettig

Friend

January 19, 2021

Pat was one of those "drops of humanity that sparkled." Merely being in his presence could be inspiring.

John Phillips

Friend

January 19, 2021

I miss Pat everyday. New memories pop into mind often. I can't believe it's been a year. All my love goes out to Heidi and the boys (and baby TPD!)

Karen Fettig

Coworker

January 21, 2020

A year? My sweet Heidi and her boys are still grieving, as they should be. How I wish I could make this different for you all. We love you, Donald and Heather

Heather Bowes

Family

January 19, 2020

The best and most beautiful things can not be seen or even touched they must be felt by the heart
Helen Keller

Sending you all love and prayers

Polly Shannon

February 3, 2019

Too soon and such a huge loss to all and the Great Falls community. When I think we were very close to becoming family and my love for his son Griffin as my own for years, it just breaks my heart to know the family lost their amazing sweet kind and loving role model. He will definitely live on through the sons he raised so beautifully.I would have been at services had I known. He will forever be watching and I am so fortunate I knew Pat for his time here. He was so very kind and respectful to my daughter and I shall always remember him kindly for that. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Suzanne Fields

February 2, 2019

I am so sorry to hear about Pat's death. He was an all around true player to all with boundless integrity and good cheer. What he did, no matter what it was, he meant it. I remember him now from our time together at McDonogh. My condolences go out to Patrick's family, his friends and associates. I am sure he is deeply missed in his community.

Danny Menchel

February 1, 2019

I am so shocked and sorry to hear today of Pat's passing. Every time I saw Pat over the years his smile and positive energy were always beaming. I am so glad to have known him and express my condolences to the Dulanys on behalf of our entire family that his bright light is gone way too soon.

Robert Lubin

January 28, 2019

Another McDonogh Eagle soars out of sight, but we will see Pat again by and by!

Jonathan Holljes

January 28, 2019

We are so sorry for your loss.

Don and Sue Geddis

January 27, 2019

What a beautiful legacy your sweet Pat has. I love you my dear Heidi.

donald and heather bowes

January 27, 2019

King Pellinore: "Who was that, Arthur?"
King Arthur: "One of what we all are, Pelly. Just a drop in the great blue motion of the sunlit sea, but some of the drops sparkle Pelly, some of them do sparkle." Pat was one of those drops of humanity that sparkled and made the world a better place for many of us. I will be forever grateful that I had the good fortunate of spending a few brief moments in time in his presence.
My sincere condolences to the Dulany family.

John Phillips

January 26, 2019

Sincere che condolences to the family. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father feels your pain and he will strengthen you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. (Psalms 94:17-19)

January 26, 2019

Sorry for your loss. May God give your family peace and comfort during this difficult time. Rom 15:4

January 26, 2019

This is an enormous shock and an even more enormous loss. Pat Dulany was a special spirit. While not a man of great height, he was a man of great stature. He was generous and open-hearted, with a hearty, infectious laugh and a smile that lit up the room. It is hard to accept that he has left us, but he lives on in the hearts of the fortunate ones whose paths he crossed.

To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. Thomas Campbell

Joe Condo

January 26, 2019

My condolences to the entire Dulany family. I played football with Pat at McDonogh and he was one tough and great player. He certainly sounds as though he went on to succeed in life just as he did at McDonogh.
Dee Curran, 74

January 26, 2019

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

James

January 26, 2019

With our sincere condolences to the Dulany family

John and Susan Saunders

January 25, 2019

I am so sorry to hear about Pat's death. He was very mature, an obvious leader and friend to all with boundless integrity going back to his days at McDonogh. My condolences go out to Patrick's family, his friends and associates. I am sure he is deeply missed in his community.

Jeff Cobb 75

January 25, 2019

My condolences to the Dulany family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you be strengthened with all power, so that you may fully endure with patience and joy.

January 25, 2019

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

American Heart Association

January 25, 2019

My deepest sympathies to Pat's loving family. May he truly rest in peace. He will be missed by many.

Karen Fettig

January 25, 2019

my sincere condolences to the family. may the God of all comfort strengthen you during this time of deep sorrow. those who pass on God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. psalms 116:15

January 25, 2019

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