James P. O'Sullivan

It was 1965. I was 15, and one of the first bands I ever played in was The Revelleers, from Denbigh in Newport News. Pat played organ. We won the Denbigh Days Battle of the Bands. Later we played together again in the Sheepherders. (I'm on baritone sax in the photo). Pat was a great friend and a great talent. I'm so glad that we were able to catch up by phone just a few years ago. Memories of long ago linger on. "How terribly strange to be 70. Old friends...."

I first met Pat in 1975 on the job. Pat was clearly brilliant; he always moved at a faster pace than others. Over the next 40-odd years our lives intertwined professionally and socially. We shared common interests. We have been out of touch for a while. Our favorite memory of Pat is of camping at Big Meadows. Once, Pat and I quietly snuck up behind the tent making bear noises and startling Debbie and Linda. Debbie was pregnant with Emerald at the time. The girls were not amused. Later,...

Debbie and Family, So sad for Pat's passing and send my condolences to all of you. I, too, always remember he had a sense of humor and was so kind and thoughtful to me when I lost Ken. Please let me know when you plan his celebration of life.

I knew Pat from the late sixties.A great keyboard player and all around nice guy.Debbie and family I'm sorry for your loss.May God bless us all See you at the great gig in the sky Marvin Mann

Keep the keys alive Pat. Miss you... Yes we had some some fun times playing music together. Prayers to your family

I first met Pat in 1966. Pat was the best keyboard player I had met at that point. He was a friendly sort and played with some quality musicians in the late 60's. I lost touch when he moved to Richmond, but I thought about Pat frequently as a memorable person. He played in a band called "Sheepherders" with 3 musicians with whom I have worked over the years. Bless his family that loved him dearly.

A brother from a different Mother. Pat's Love for his family, music and Nature, coupled with his ever present humor, will always be respected and treasured.