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Kevin Charles Patz

1956 - 2020

BORN

1956

DIED

2020

Kevin Patz Obituary

Kevin Charles Patz

Born in Milwaukee, WI on February 3, 1956, Kevin passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Virginia Mason Hospital with his mother and youngest sister Mary at his side, as a result of the Corona virus.

He is survived by his mother Rose Syring of Liberty Twp, OH; his sisters Carolyn Saalbach, Cathryn Abbott and Mary Troia.

He was active in the Aids Foundation and received HIV/AIDS Lifetime Service Award. He volunteered for other programs in Seattle.

A memorial service will be held in the future at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Seattle. Details forthcoming. Check www.Legacy.com for details and to sign Kevin's Guest Book.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Seattle Times on Mar. 29, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
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16 Entries

May 21, 2020

To Kevin's family and all who knew and loved him, It has taken me a while to process Kevin's death. It seemed no matter what, Kevin's resiliency kicked in and he was at the table with me again- either sharing a meal, a meeting or coffee. He was a stellar volunteer, productive team-mate and kind and generous. He always shared new photos of Arthur with anyone who would look and listen to a proud dog papa. His years advocating for people with AIDS is where Kevin and I spent the most time. Our community will miss his informed, passionate voice. I will miss his friendship. Always in my heart.

April 29, 2020

To family and friends of Kevin,

I was saddened to learn the news of Kevin's passing. I had just talked to him a short time before and we laughed and joked about a number of subjects. Our conversations were always interesting with a large dose of humor.

We met Kevin when we first moved into our apartment. We lived just down the hall. He and Arthur were the first to greet us and welcome us to the building. We saw each other often and I had the pleasure of working with him at the Mayor's office for senior citizens where he worked as a volunteer. He spent many hours helping people with their insurance choices and had more patience than anyone I have ever met.

Arthur was a joy to pet and play with and he and Kevin shared their time with seniors at numerous homes. His generosity knew no bounds.

Kevin was a kind and generous man and we will miss him. We will always value his friendship.

Susan and Gerry Redhill

Shelley Stockman

April 7, 2020

I am so sorry to hear about I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Kevin. I knew him and Arthur for one I lived at the John Winthrop Apartments. Kevin was such a gentle soul and always had a big smile for everybody. And boy, did he love Arthur. Godspeed Kevin.

April 1, 2020

Kevin was a pleasant friendly person. Even though We worked different days I enjoyed the times we did work together and at the breakfasts every year. I will miss him

John Davis

T Hislop

April 1, 2020

Sending heartfelt sympathies to Kevin's family, friends and co-workers.

Commissioner Ryan Calkins

April 1, 2020

We at Sea-Tac are deeply sorry to learn of Kevin's passing. His kindness and warmth as a volunteer for over 12 years helping travelers find their flights and welcoming visitors will not be forgotten.

Rose Syring

March 31, 2020

Kevin was always young at heart. He was a very caring person. I wish to thank all who are writing . Kevins mom

Julene Weaver

March 31, 2020

I'm so sorry to hear this news. Kevin did such wonderful work in the AIDS community, volunteering his time endlessly. He was an inspiration to many and gave so much of his energy to help others.

Bryan Taulbee

March 31, 2020

Kevin -- Thank you for 25-ish years of friendship, through thick and thin, from Seattle to Cincinnati. We shared many life experiences and were able to laugh through even the worst of them. I don't have words to describe my admiration for how you handled health challenges and navigated it all without complaint. You are sorely missed already. Rest assured Arthur will be cared for. -- Bryan, a forever friend.

Kevin and his best Friend, Arthur

Ken Troia

March 30, 2020

Jack Papegaay

March 30, 2020

I knew Kevin as a fellow volunteer at Seattle-Tacoma Airport and he was a warm, kind and wonderful person. Several times a year we would meet for lunch and I enjoyed each and every one of the lunches as we had great conversations on so many different subjects.

I will miss him but I will remember and treasure those great lunches and the times we volunteered together at the airport.

Renee Belfor

March 30, 2020

i am so happy to have known Kevin and worked with him at SHIBA as a volunteer. What a sweet and compassionate man! When he worked for Sound Generations pathway, we bonded over dogs. I'd bring in my dog Emma and he would come over to give her belly rubs. He will be missed.

Fred Lippert

March 30, 2020

I learned of Kevin's death this past morning, reading the obituaries in the Seattle Times. Jolting news! And it takes this covid-19 pandemic to a reality of a whole new level! I knew Kevin for thirty years, beginning with seeing him as a patient with the Pike Market Medical Clinic in 1989, and continuing my connection with him through the years, seeing movies and plays together, attending baseball games, and last year we did a 400-mile in a day driving trip around the Olympic Peninsula. He recovered from a hip replacement at my residence some years ago. He helped so many people in his life. He was a knowledgeable and talented social worker. Although he may have appeared weakened by his many medical crosses, he turned out to be one of the toughest and most noble individuals I have encountered with the way he met every medical issue with intelligence, perseverance and without complaint. I last communicated with Kevin last month as it was his birthday on February 3rd. He was fine then. I haven't been this jarred by a death in quite some time! I invite and would welcome hearing from his family.

Patricia Palagi

March 30, 2020

I so enjoyed Kevin. He was a friend of mine from St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral. A number of times we went to the Seattle Art Museum together and would have coffee afterwards. He was very interested in art and we were planning to go see a Georgia O'Keeffe Show at the museum later in the spring as O'Keeffe was one of Kevin's favorite artists. Jacob Lawrence was another artist he enjoyed and we saw the Lawrence show at the museum, too. Kevin was always up on the news and very knowledgeable on political issues. Our conversations were so interesting. A couple of times we went to the movies and he was always up on movies recommending good ones he had seen to me. I am so happy that I was able to celebrate his last birthday with him and other of our friends. He seemed so happy to be with us all that day. I will miss Kevin.

Michael Quinn

March 29, 2020

Kevin was a wonderful source of support around confusing insurance benefits for someone I care about. He then provided education for other Plymouth tenants at our Wellness Fair. He made a difference . . .

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