Patrick Gogerty

Thank you Patrick for looking after my father Franklin Burt Diaz . It was a pleasure to meet you and may you rest in peace . Alexandra Reyes

As a parent that had 3 lovely children attend Childhaven in the 90's, have grown up to be thriving adults now, I am grateful to his vision and his plan to see that all children had a safe place to grow, learn and be loved on by amazing staff when life started out a bit rough for the parents. We too benefited from the services at Childhaven!!!

We didn't get to be around him much but for brief moments but through the staff and partners at Childhaven, his spirit of love and kindness was...

I worked for Pat from 1975-1980. He was a mentor and a friend. He was one of the most interesting and knowledgeable people I have ever met. His passion for helping young abused children was unparalleled. He was one of a kind. I will always remember him with fondness.

I very much enjoyed the time I spent talking to Pat over the past 15 years. He was immensely supportive of my decision to foster and adopt, and was fond of calling BS on me and making me defend my position on any subject. He loved a good argument!
I missed him when he moved from Vashon and now I'll miss him even more.
What a remarkable, kind man.

Pat was a guide for all

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

i have never enjoyed eating dinner with another person like I did with Pat. He was sharp and he knew and had lived through modern history. His personal experiences gave great depth and meaning to our conversations.We disagreed on many subjects which did not stop us from enjoying each others company.
I never had a chance to have a talk about Trump. I think I am glad for that.
I admired his compassion, passion, and his big heart. Pat was a man of stature and greatness for me. His love...