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William Patterson Obituary
AGE: 93 • formerly of Point Pleasant Beach
Loving Father
William Patterson, 93, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015. William was born to the late John and Margaret Patterson in Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ and is preceded in death by his three brothers, one sister and his wife of nearly 50 years, Marion. William was a Marine veteran who served in WWII and the Korean conflict. He held the title of Marine Corps table tennis champion while in service. William was a teacher at Point Pleasant Beach High School for 30 years, where he taught business courses and coached basketball and baseball. He enjoyed umpiring after his career in teaching. He loved baseball, the Yankees and golf, and was proud of his 3 hole-in-ones.
He is survived by his three sons, Bill (Deb) Patterson, Tom (Dorothy) Patterson and David (Kathy) Patterson, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Interment will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 at Greenwood Cemetery, Brielle, NJ. Donations in Bill's memory may be made to the Lions Club Wheeler Scholarship, Point Pleasant Lions Club, P.O. Box 444, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742. Smoky Mountain Cremations and Funeral Service of Clyde, NC, is caring for the family and the online register is available at www.smoky mountaincremations.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Lynn Lowman(Repsher)
September 11, 2015
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies. When Dad told us of your dad's death it was with much sadness. Although I never had your dad in class, knowing him through his friendship with Dad and the family for so many years makes me very sad at his death. I really liked him a lot. Love to you all.
Shirley LaRue Kein
September 8, 2015
My sincere condolences to all the Patterson family. Mr. Patterson was my teacher of typing and Gregg Shorthand in the fifties. He made a real impression on me and the subjects he taught have served me well throughout my life. My he rest in peace.
Lynn & Andy Moceri
September 6, 2015
Bill & Deb,
We enjoyed the brief time we spent with your Dad and are sorry for your sudden loss. We wish we'd had more time to hear the stories of his interesting life.
Connie Johnson
August 27, 2015
Praying you are with all your family and friends having a wonderful reunion. Miss all of you.
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