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Patrick MacDonald Obituary

Of Medford, by accident on Oct. 22, 2002 at age 34. Beloved son of John "Jack" and Marie (DeMeuse) Macdonald of Medford. Loving father of Christopher J. MacDonald of Billerica. Brother of Michael C. of Medford and Julie M. Matarese and her husband John of Everett. Uncle of Sarah-Ann MacDonald. Funeral from The Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St., (Rte. 60, adjacent to St. Agnes Church) ARLINGTON on Friday at 9:00am. Funeral mass in St. Raphael's Church, West Medford at 11:00am. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours Friday morning 9-10:30 am. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Keefe Funeral Homes Arlington/Cambridge (781) 648-5544

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 24, 2002.

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Marie MacDonald

October 20, 2022

Dear Patrick
It's been 20 years and I miss you so much!
Love, Mom

Rhonde kunz

January 24, 2022

Dear Christopher, I babysat you when you were a newborn, can't believe you're all grown up. Your Dad was sooo smart n funny, hope you grew up just like him!! Sorry you lost him so young, my son also lost his Dad young. If you ever want to hear stories about him let me know. Love to you and your family.

Christopher MacDonald

December 21, 2020

My dad was the best man I knew growing up it was sad and depressing losing him at the age of eight now that I am 27 looking back.He did the best he could with what He had for He’s a little boy.

Rhonda Hayes

April 11, 2020

Tattooed your initials on my arm, that's how much you changed me. Thank you

October 13, 2019

Goodbye Patrick my old friend, Sad that we lost touch so many years ago. I hope you find some peace in heaven. My condolences to all of you family.

- Carl Bausemer Sutton,MA

Rhonde Kunz

November 7, 2018

Hi Patrick
We lost touch when I moved away in 1998 so I was shocked and heartbroken when I found out you had left us!! Do you remember in Medford, our private joke about the engine lift? Lol. I really enjoyed how funny and smart you were, always teaching me new things.
I think about you a lot and just wanted to say Thank you for all the ways you changed my life!!
I pray for the best for your son and family!

julie matarese

April 8, 2005

Hi Pat



I think about you all the time and i miss you so much. I miss talking to you on the phone and all your jokes. So much has happened that i'd like to share with you. I know your with me but i wish you were here physically. My life has change without you. a piece of me is always sad. What i wouldn't give to hear "hey what's up" from you. Or to hug you one more time. i love and miss you so much.

Pamela Murphy

October 22, 2004

Hi Pat, It has been two years since you left us and went to heaven. I hope things are beautiful there and you are happy! I think of you often and just wanted you to know that. We all still talk about you and wish you were here. God Bless you, Pam Murphy (Peggy!) and family

Pamela Murphy

October 1, 2004

Hi Pat, You were on my mind today, It is coming up the second year of your passing. I still don't want to believe you are gone, I just think of you being very busy and not able to stop by and say hello. I hope you are happy up in heaven Pat, but always remember we still miss you. Love Peggy and the Murphy family.

sheila rodriguez

October 23, 2003

to pat, someone i never met but heard alot about , you are very well missed and hope you are living a peaceful life up in the beautful skies above. Also if you can say hi to my husband noel rodriguez a best friend of your brother mike we will appreciate it thanks and may god bless you

Pamela Murphy

October 22, 2003

Pat, I can't believe it has been a year since you died. I still think of you often. Just wanted you to know that! I will remember you always! Peggy!!! and the Murphy family.

Pam Murphy

August 7, 2003

Hey Pat, thought about you today! Just wondering what you are doing! Probably having a beer and playing pool! We all still miss you very much! With Love, Peggy! and all the Murphys

Pamela Murphy

May 23, 2003

Hi Pat, you were on my mind today! I drive by the tree co. you worked for everyday, as I drive by there I think of you , sometimes I feel very sad, other times I smile, because I think of your smile! and I can't ever remember you being mad, just always smiling. You were a very special guy! Love Peggy!!!!!

Pamela Murphy

April 18, 2003

Hello Pat, Today is Good Friday, and I want to let you know I still think of you often and wish you were with us. I can't believe it has been six months since your passing. We miss you Pat. Love The Murphys

GINA PUGLIA

February 11, 2003

HEY PAT,



GINA HERE, YOUR MAIN SQUEEZE FROM SOUTHIE. I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW, I

THINK ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME. I

WILL NEVER FORGET ALL THE CRAZY TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER. I MISS YOU COMING OVER ALL THE TIME. I'LL NEVER

UNDERSTAND WHAT HAPPENED, BUT I KNOW SOME DAY WE'LL BE TOGETHER AGAIN. I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU ALOT. XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Pamela Murphy

December 26, 2002

Hi Pat, It is Thursday Dec 26, Just wanted you to know We thought about you Xmas and wished you were here to make us all laugh! You are in our thoughts and prayers always. Love the Murphys

PAUL MURPHY

November 25, 2002

Happy belated birthday pal I didnt forget things have been so bizzy.

Pam Pollack

November 22, 2002

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CRAZY PAT!

LOVE, LITTLE PEGGY

Pamela Murphy

November 22, 2002

Hi Pat, Today on your birthday I want to say you are still in my thoughts and prayers, you cross my mind almost every day! I miss you Pat. Your friend, Peggy!

Julie

November 22, 2002

Happy Birthday Pat

I can't belive that your really gone. I miss you soooo much. I don't know what to do with out you. Days seem like years now. The unknown is unbearable. I promise you we will find the truth. Pat I love you.

PAUL MURPHY

October 25, 2002

A true friend,

You go through life meeting all kinds of people and you only get the chance at meeting a handful of true friends, one's that you can count on when you really need them and they would be there for you, Pat was one of thoose handful, A true friend. I will miss thoose phone calls when Pat just wanted to tell me a new joke and make me laugh, or when he would just pop over the house to see how everything was going. Pat will be greatly missed and a loss in the handful to many people who called Pat there friend. He was as good a friend as he was a father, brother and son and nobody knows that more then the people in his life.

Pam Murphy

October 25, 2002

Pat, I am sitting here at my desk in work, thinking about you, praying to myself this is all a bad dream. But I know it's not. I was at your wake and funeral today, listening to people telling funny stories of things you did. It made me smile! They laughed, they cried, you touched so many people with your kindness. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten. With Love, Peggy

Franca DiCenso

October 25, 2002

Pat,



I am glad I had the opportunity to meet such a fun loving guy. It saddens me that this has happened to you and that you will no longer be here to make us laugh. Your personality, jokes and laughter will be deeply missed by so many people, especially all your very close friends. My deepest sympathy to your family and especially to your little boy Chris.



Sincerely,

Franca D.

Debbie Russo

October 25, 2002

Dear Jack and Marie,



My heart goes out to you and your entire family. I'm sorry just doesn't seem adequate. Know that my prayers and my love are with you during this difficult time. I will be offering up an hour of Adoration for you tonight. DeColores.



In Christ's Love,

Debbie

Altieri Family

October 25, 2002

Julie.John and FamilyWe are so sorry for the loss of your brother/son. We will all be praying for you and you will be in our thoughts each day.Nick.Mary.Jason.Jen.Nicky and Lisa

Martha Craft

October 24, 2002

Jack, Marie and Family:

My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved Patrick. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

DeColores,

Martha Craft

Tony Aliberti

October 24, 2002

Jack and Marie,

You have my heartfelt sympathy during this tradgic loss. My prayers will be with you.



De Colores



Tony Aliberti

Dianna Dwinell

October 24, 2002

I want to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.



DeColores,

Ron & Pat Tradd

October 24, 2002

Dear Jack & Marie,



Words can't express our sorrow at your loss of your beloved son.



Our prayers and love are with you and your family. Know that Jesus is walking beside you always and Our Blessed Mother is wrapping all of you and Patrick in Her mantle of Love.



After reading the entries in this guest book, written by friends of Patrick's...even though we didn't know him...it seems that he had your wonderful gift of humor, Marie. Hopefully, you will be consoled, knowing that he is with Jesus...at peace, smiling down at you from above and wishing you peace and love.



May you find the peace and comfort that only Jesus & Mary can give at a time like this.



Love and prayers,

Ron & Pat

Pamela Murphy

October 24, 2002

Pat, I will always remember how you would yell! ( PEGGY ) to get my attention. I will also remeber how you always had a smile on your face and of course your laugh! You were always there when someone needed your help, for whatever reason. You will be sadly missed. My deepest sympathy to your family. Pam Murphy.(And as you would say, PEGGY!) )

Lynne Anderson

October 24, 2002

Michael, Julie and Family,



You are in my thoughts and prayers.

nickele celeste

October 24, 2002

sorry for your loss, pat ! we will miss you ! rest in peace ! nikki and mark

Pamela Murphy

October 24, 2002

Pat, I will always remember how you would yell( PEGGY ! ) to get my attention . I will also remember how you always had a smile on your face and your funny laugh, and how you were always there when someone needed you help for any reason. You will be sadly missed. My deepest sympathy to your family. Pam Murphy ( and as you refered to me as Peggy! )

nikki gigante

October 24, 2002

if only we could of listen , if only we could of been there for you , you will be deeply missed , R.I.P ! in my prayers !!!

Pam Pollack

October 24, 2002

I have to say that crazy Pat ( as he always called himself) was the funniest person that I had ever met. I will always remember his smile and hear his laugh. I want to send my deepest sympathy to his family. He will be missed.



Love,

Little Peggy (nickname that he gave me).

mark killion

October 24, 2002

to a good kid and friend we will miss you!!!

Karen Coughlin

October 24, 2002

My prayers are with you. I am so saddened to here of your loss. May Patrick now rest in peace and love.

Kitty McKiernan

October 24, 2002

May you experience God's loving arms around you many times during this time of loss and grieving! You are being remembered in my prayers and other acts of palanca this week.

Dave and Judy McCarthy

October 24, 2002

Dear Marie, Jack and Julie,

Words can't describe the feeling of sorrow we have for you at the loss of your son/brother. We know he is in a better place with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, but that doesn't take the hurt away. Know that you are in our hearts and prayers as you go through the next few days and weeks.

We would like to be there with you, but we have the funeral of our sister-law's father the same day.

God Bless,

DeColores,

Dave and Judy

Joanne Silva

October 24, 2002

Along with my family I send my deppest sympathy. I also lost a brother at 44 and it was not easy. But with a little pray and a lot of Love we all get through it. DeColors

Sheila@Noel Rodriguez

October 24, 2002

Michael brother of Patrick our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family

Gerry & Patty Mahoney

October 24, 2002

With deepest sympathy for this loss you have suffered.

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