Patrick McDonald

I volunteered at St. Paul's when Pat was there; we were on the liturgy committee and always cracking jokes. That last Advent he was there, I was in the church decorating for Christmas and Pat was in there getting ready for a rehearsal. I told him we were missing the Charlie Brown Christmas special that night and he started playing "Christmas Time is Here" so hauntingly beautiful. He played while I decorated. Every time I hear that song now I remember Pat and his kindness to me and I say a...

I miss you more each day, Dad. I know you are laughing with me when I hear a funny joke. I know you are guiding my ears when I listen to a great song. I know God's choir is greater with you helping. Thank you for holding my hand as a child and empowering me as an adult. "What are you up to?"

Pat was my good friend since 2001. We were sidemen on a jazz gig back then when we met and then he recommended me to audition with the Honeyboy. I worked with that band steadily and this is where I learned to play the blues. I am so proud to have made an album with them and I will never forget all the shows, trips to the lake in Pat's van to perform and our trip to memphis to represent phx in the international blues showdown. Pat paid for me to get into Elvis's house when we were there. Pat...

To the Family of Pat McDonald
I was stunned to hear about Pat's death. I will keep him and the family in Prayer. He was a great music person especially when he worked with me at St. Louis the King Parish. May the Lord continue to be with you as you grieve for him. God Bless! Fr. John

Pat was a good friend and bandmate of my brother Sam (Honeyboy Dupree). They performed and made music together for over 10 years. Pat was extremely talented and kind. He wrote in my brother's Legacy Guest Book asking Sam to "keep a spot open for a keyboard player... till we meet again." I spoke with Pat a few times since then and he always provided comfort. I never thought he would be joining the band in the sky so soon.

On behalf of the Caffarello family, I like to offer our profound...

To the friends that really knew our family, I am happy to say that Pat and I made our amends to each other and enjoyed many family get togethers with our children and grandchildren. We were all happy to have him with us in those final days at my house. Pat enjoyed the grandchildren so much. As in loss, we are all feeling our own special pain with our memories.

Oh My Friend - You forever changed my life all those years ago. There are so many memories and laughs and love. We will miss you and will never look at a pink flamingo or hum a Python tune without thinking of you. Rest in Peace.

It was an honor to play with Pat for his last few gigs. We were all just starting to click. He paid it all forward with his musical ministries for the church. God gave him the best gig of all. Blessing to his family and friends. RIP, Pat.