Patrick Leo Townsend

What a tremendous 'life force'. Cousin Pat, thank you for showing us all how it should be done. I will always remember that West Covina wedding -- sharply dressed Marines with sabres raised -- and your beautiful bride, Joanie. What a team the two of you made! To Joan and Marylou, and the rest of the friends and family -- my deepest sympathies. I love you all so very much, Again -- "THANK YOU, PAT"

Dan Townsend

Dear Joan: You've lost someone who's been an important part of your life. I hope the emptiness you feel will soon be filled with beautiful memories. Love, Sylvia O'Brien

I offer my deepest sympathies to the Townsend family. While knowing Pat for a short time with committee work, I throughly enjoyed his tireless work ethic and warm sense of humor. He will be missed. Todd Manning (Holden, MA)

We will see you, Joan & boys, at the wake/services. But [in case I can't get this out later on], I just wanted to say that Patrick was a true American hero. His early passing is a tragedy. With my physical & structural ailments, he used to tell me that a wheel chair was in my future and that he would be happy to wheel me into preferred disability seating at Fenway as my "handler." Patrick epitomized a saying that is just now coming into vogue with regard to Marines - "No better friend" ...

I worked with Pat at UICI/HealthMarkets and truly enjoyed his presence as a co-worker and a friend. He always had great advice when I needed one. He will be missed. My deepest sympathy to his wife and kids.

With deepest sympathy to Joan, the entire Townsend family, and all of Pat's friends. I will keep him in my prayers.