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PATRICK SIMPSON Obituary

SIMPSON, Patrick S. Of South Boston, 32, suddenly, June 30, 2012. Beloved son of Scott K. and Cheryl D. (Collins) Simpson. Devoted brother of Taylor Simpson, Scott Simpson and his wife Ashlee. Loving companion of Stephanie Neumann of CT. Cherished grandson of Josephine Collins, her late husband Vincent, Marion Simpson and her late husband Eugene. Loving uncle of Nolan and Kyler. Dear nephew of Nancy Sullivan, her husband Kevin of Milton, Linda Mugica, her husband Ruffino, Joanne Buonamano, her late husband Paul all of NV, Paula Maher, her husband Gary of Milton, Pamela MacPherson, her husband Scott of So. Boston, John Collins, his wife Kristen of Lynnfield, Robert Simpson, his wife Carol of Charlestown, Steve Simpson of VA, Diane Durette and her companion John Fallon of Charlestown. Caring great nephew of Lucy Gibbon and John Houlihan. Also survived by Michelle Talbot, a life long family friend, and many loving cousins, relatives and friends. Visiting hours in the O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester St., SOUTH BOSTON, Thursday from 4-8 PM. Funeral Mass in St. Brigid Church on Friday at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. Late Ironworker Union Local #7. Late graduate of Malden Catholic High School class of 1998. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Pat's memory to Learn to Cope, P.O Box 60, Raynham, MA 02767.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 1 to Jul. 4, 2012.

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John Thornton

June 25, 2023

Remembering Patrick as a bright star in The Heavens.

Annmarie McGregor

June 25, 2021

Not a day goes by you are not thought of. Isabella and John were so lucky to have you as their cousin and I equally lucky to have had you as my nephew. RIP

John Thornton

June 27, 2019

Rest in Paradise, young man.
See you on The

dominic taverna

April 8, 2013

Wow went to m.c. with pat, r.i.p. bro.

Brian Sjostrom

January 1, 2013

I am so sorry to hear the loss of such a beutiful person !!! Pat was admired by all of his peers he was a gifted athlete and my thoughts are w his loving family

Laurie Alice McEachern

November 20, 2012

My brother and I have fond memories of summers with Pat in Dennis as kids where he joined Kenny M. and spent days on the beach. I am sorry to hear of his passing. Much Love.

July 18, 2012

Rest easy buddy.watch over us.xox

Amanda Sanchez

July 15, 2012

I was very sad to hear about Pat & I'm very sorry for your loss my & thoughts are with you. God Bless

Karen Macdonald

July 11, 2012

Pat.. Give your mom and dad Taylor and Scott and your most extended family enough strength to get through the saddest day of their lives...Your memory will be everlasting. RIP my friend....

Doreen Mulkern-Costello

July 7, 2012

My condolences to the Simpson Family

Lynn & Joe Casini

July 7, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the Simpson/Collins families, may Patrick rest in peace with our Lord. May your memories of Patrick bring a smile to your face and comfort to your broken hearts in the days ahead.

Colette Herr

July 6, 2012

Cheryl, Scott and family,
There are no words that can help ease the pain you are feeling. Please know that all of you are in the thoughts and prayers of many people. May your memories of Pat bring a smile to your face and comfort to your broken heart in the days ahead.

July 6, 2012

Cheryl and Scott and all Simpson/Collins family.. I Am deeply sorry for your loss... my thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep strong.. xo Julie (Slinger) Saunders

July 6, 2012

Cheryl,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Kathy & Steve Kuzmich

Daisy (LTC)

July 6, 2012

My deepest condolences to the Simpson family. My heart is breaking for you.

Michelle & Paul (LTC)

July 6, 2012

My deepest sympathy and prayers goes out to this family for their terrible loss.

Natalie Cannon

July 6, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the Simpson family. Patrick was a great person and his smile and wonderful sense of humor brightened the lives of so many, he will never be forgotten. I am so truly sorry for your loss.

July 5, 2012

Dear Cheryl,Scott,Scotty and Taylor our heart felt condolences go out to all of you,we are very sorry for your loss,may God bless from the family of Joseph Cook

Allyson Cellucci

July 5, 2012

Dear Cheryl, Scott, Taylor, Scott and families: We were extremely saddened to hear of Patrick's passing. He was such a great kid with a smile that could light up a room. With deepest sympathy, Allyson, Brian & Mikayla Cellucci

Karen Caswell

July 5, 2012

To Pamela & Family,
Please know I was sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kelly Reardon

July 5, 2012

To the Simpson/Collins Families and of course Michelle Talbot too......my deepest sympathy to all of you!!!!!!!! Pat was definitely one of a kind and will be forever in our hearts!!!

Annmarie Alvarado

July 5, 2012

Dear Scott, Cheryl, Scottie, Taylor and family..My heart is heavy and words cannot describe the saddness I feel for all of you. Patrick was one of a kind and he meant so much to me. I have so many great memories of him and I that I will cherish for a lifetime. Isabella had the opportunity to share a birthday with Patrick and we will forever celebrate his life together on that day. I always had a special place for Patrick in my heart because he was a true person who no matter what cared about you and always had that beautiful smile on his face that could light up the sky from miles away. Patrick will forever be in my thoughts and I know he will watch over all of us..Until we meet again, Rest In Peace Handsome, I love you~

July 5, 2012

So very sorry for your loss. Praying that God will grant you peace and comfort in your memories and know that your handsome son is resting easy...

pamelad from LTC

Jack & Arlene Kennedy

July 5, 2012

Cheryl, Scott & Family..
We are so sorry to hear about Patrick. Our thoughts & prayers are with your whole family.

Cherylinn Fromm

July 4, 2012

Scott, Cheryl, Scotty&Taylor,
There are no words to express how sorry I am, my prayers are with all of you to help you heal. Pat was loved so much! He will rest forever in peace.

Evan Talbot

July 4, 2012

Rip Patrick...til we meet again.luv u xoxo!

Lynnette Kidik

July 4, 2012

Scott and Cheryl
My thoughts and prayers are will you both.

michelle bates

July 4, 2012

Scott and family I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. may he rest in peace.

Andrea Dimino

July 4, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you all through this sad and difficult time.

Anthony Ferrara

July 4, 2012

Pat was a great employee and friend. Always getting it done for me. You will be missed. My condolences to your family.

Superior Rail & Iron Works, Inc. as well as Shiloh Steel Erectors Inc

Bill Duffy

July 4, 2012

Dear Cheryl, Scott and Family,

Terri and I want to express to you and your family our most heartfelt sympathy on Patrick's passing. May the love of your family and many friends comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.

With deepest sympathy,

Bill Duffy

Maria Marcotte

July 4, 2012

Cheryl my deepest condolences to you & your family. God bless

July 4, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God hold him in the palm of His hands

Kay MacPherson, Quincy MA

Babs G.

July 4, 2012

As a member of LTC i was saddened to hear of your dear sons passing. What a handome young man he was. I know that no amount of words can help ease your pain during this difficult time, but please know that your son is with his maker now. Rest in peace Patrick.

July 4, 2012

Our thoughts, condolences, and prayers go out to the Simpson's. From Rich, Kathleen and the O'Connor girls.

Michelle Kanash

July 4, 2012

Sending heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Patrick's family and and friends. I am so sorry for your loss. May you find solace in your memories.
Sincere Condolences,
Michelle (LTC)

Karen Candales

July 4, 2012

With sincere sympathy and condolences on your loss, may you find comfort in knowing he is now with great company, his friend and my niece Joelle Riley. Rest with peace as your memory will live forever.

Amom LTC Brockton

July 4, 2012

Wishing Patrick's family strength during this sad, sad time.

C.A.D. L2C

July 4, 2012

To the Simpson Family,
Sincere condolences of your loved ones passing.Will continue to pray for you.
C.A.D. from LTC

andrew errico jr

July 4, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to pats family and friends.Pat you will be thought about and missed everyday by so many,you effected so many people in this town its crazy.ill miss you buddy,see you when I get there

Michelle Rumbaua/McKinnon

July 4, 2012

Rest in peace Patrick

July 4, 2012

pat miss you you were a great dude for the short time i knew you rest in peace brother crit

Sean Flannery

July 4, 2012

Pat you were always a stand up kid heard nothing but good about you..my heart hurt when I heard this but now your resting peacefully my prayers our with your family..

Nicole Bavis

July 4, 2012

Pat will be sorely missed...He will always live on our hearts and memories, Im still really in shock, dont kno when the reality will hit me.

Linda McMaster

July 4, 2012

Patrick you are now safe at home with god and your memory will live on in all the hearts you've touched Our prayers are with you and your loving family and friends R.I.P. my friend!

The McMaster Family

July 3, 2012

im sorry for your loss ...i kno the pain it puts in ur heart .....for i lived thru it myself ..i pray for him ..and my own ...my sympathy goes out to you ..with respect . MR. DONALD HATEM

jacquelynne kerkorian

July 3, 2012

Very sad news. RIP. Thoughts & prayers to your family & friends!
Jacquelynne Kerkorian & family

Darlene Hawco

July 3, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Simpson family, Pat will truly be missed by many.

Kathy

July 3, 2012

Please accept condolences from one LTC family to another. Patricks fight is over and he can rest easy now. May he have eternal peace.

Gina Melchione

July 3, 2012

God Bless the family, friends & Michelle. T. Gone way too soon. So sorry. Rest Easy Pat-lil Johnny. U will be missed by many & never forgotten.

Mary Lou G

July 3, 2012

This young man will now walk with the angels in peace, no more suffering. Deepest sympathy to those he left behind

sue tammaro

July 3, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Simpson family.may knowing everyone caresl help you threw this tragic time.

Mary D'Eramo

July 3, 2012

I am so very sorry for the loss of Patrick. May he rest in peace.

Mark Hatfield

July 3, 2012

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless him , and watch over his family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, and may Patrick rest in peace.

July 3, 2012

So sorry for you loss. Your family is in my thoughts.

Karen Tyler, Peabody MA

Joanne Peterson

July 3, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are going out to all of Patricks family and friends. I am so very sorry..
Joanne Peterson and LTC

Kenny George

July 3, 2012

Rest Easy Patrick. You will deeply missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with the
Simpson family.

Karen Egan

July 3, 2012

Cheryl, there are no words, know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Loren Hogan & Dennis LeClair

July 3, 2012

Are deepest symphathy to the Simpson family Pat will be missed he was a true friend

Patrick & Jill Kennedy

July 3, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Simpson/Collins families.
Rest in peace Pat

Bob Bradbury

July 3, 2012

Scott, Cheryl, and Family. I am very sad to learn of your Sons passing. I will always remember telling Patrick to step it up a bit during a tryout. And then, all the other Coaches saying " Man, can that kid hit!" Rest in Peace, Patrick

Jo-ann and Paul Gerbutavich

July 3, 2012

Cheryl and Scott and family. With the deepest of sympathy and condolences on the loss of a beloved son. We will keep Patrick in our prayers. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. God Bless.

July 3, 2012

In loving memory of Patrick, with deepest sympathy to you all.

laurie bothwell-mogan

July 3, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Eagle Evans & Family

July 3, 2012

Cheryl, Scott, Taylor, Scotty, Simpson/Collins & Talbot Families,

I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your families at this difficult time.

Pat's "contagious smile" and skills on the ice are something I will always remember. Last time we palyed hockey together he actually performed a flip head over heals going for the puck along the boards and landed (without injury). Remarkable young man who will be sorely missed! I will keep him and your families in my thoughts and prayers! Take care!

George&Tracy Connolly

July 3, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Christine Thomas

July 3, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Stephanie Uftring

July 3, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Collins/Simpson families. I am going to miss Pat's smiling face and bubbling personality. He was one of a kind. Heaven has yet another angel. oxox

July 3, 2012

Rest in Peace Pat.

Ellen Carey-Felton

July 3, 2012

Dear Cheryl & Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Patrick. Please know you are all in my thoughts & prayers.
Love,
Ellen

Andrea Neff-Lynch

July 3, 2012

Thoughts and prayers for the whole Simpson/Collins family.

Anne Rheault

July 3, 2012

Cheryl,Scott,Taylor and Scott , Michelle . I am truly sorry for the pain that you are all in right now ... There will never be a place in my heart for the spot Patrick had in it , he was a member of our family for a very long time and we all loved him so much ... You all will be in my prayers forever .
He is safe in the arms of God,Jayne and Grandpa Vinny now they have him and we all have another Angel .

July 3, 2012

Our deepest sympathies for your loss. My heart goes out to your family and you and Pat are in my prayers....May God Bless him and keep him

John & Teresa Thornton

July 3, 2012

Our deepest sympathy in your time of loss. God Bless and keep you all.

Priscilla Murphy

July 3, 2012

Nancy and Kevin,sending warm thoughts your way to carry you down this difficult road.
Priscilla Murphy

Courtney Maginnis

July 3, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. He was a special kind of person that could light up a room with his infectious smile. He will be sorely missed. Rest easy Pat.

Arthur Pelton

July 3, 2012

Cheryl & Scott ~ I share your loss and send you my deepest sympathy.

Jim Gorman

July 3, 2012

To the Simpson Family: My deepest condolences.

Pat brought an edge to the hockey rink that I'll never forget.

I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

Willy & Cheryl Tierney

July 3, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Tommy

July 3, 2012

God Speed old Friend,
May you rest in peace.

auntie paula, patrick and auntie pamela

pamela & scott macpherson

July 2, 2012

patrick...how do we go on without you. i am truly heartbroken. it's so true when they say you don't miss someone until thay are gone. the family hasn't been the same without you. i just can't stop crying. i love you so much. love autie pamela and uncle scotty mac

July 2, 2012

Dear Cheryl, Scott and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, Patrick. He and your family will be in my prayers. Gayle White

July 2, 2012

To the Simpson Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. The Segal Family

Vinny Canino

July 2, 2012

Scott,Cheryl,and family,
So sorry for the deepest lost imaginable. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

jeremy long

July 2, 2012

too short my friend.
You are missed
Jeremy Long

July 2, 2012

Rest in peace brother!My condolences to the family and friends

Phil Miller IW local 60

Jay Hurley

July 2, 2012

Pat, So many laughs, too short a time. You will be missed at Iron Workers Local 7. May you rest in peace, brother!

jay clark

July 2, 2012

Rest in peace my brother we"ll miss you on the iron and around the rinks
Fraternaly J Clark

Dan Morris

July 2, 2012

Scott and Cheryl
Our prayers are with you and your family,we can't imagine what you are going through,god bless your families.

Tony & Michelle Merlino

July 2, 2012

Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Your in our hearts and prayers. Pats smile would light up a whole room, he will never be forgotten!

Lisa Rheault-Sliney

July 2, 2012

So sorry to the Simpson, Collins, Talbot Family for your loss. loved Pat :(

JOE UFTRING

July 2, 2012

CHERYL,SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR SON...OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU...

LOVE FRANCES AND JOE UFTRING

Karen McCarthy

July 2, 2012

Pat, I can't believe you are gone! I'm happy to have known you from Ollie dances to Proms to bumping into each other at St. Monicas. I'm proud to have many memories growing up with you, through what people call "the great years of your life" and they were!!

Dan Lane

July 2, 2012

Pat... you always knew how to make people smile and laugh.. You will be darely missed by all who knew you.. My deepest condolences go out to your family in friends

Joyce Sheehan

July 2, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Cheryl Conley

July 2, 2012

To Cheryl, Scott, Taylor and Scotty, my heart is so heavy with sadness. I truly have no words....know that you are all in mine and Sean's prayers. Love to you all.

Maryellen Hennessey

July 2, 2012

Cheryl and Family,
There are no words that can be said on your loss. He was such a good kid and oh so handsome and funny. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him.

Mary Swanson & CJ Regan

July 2, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Patrick, he was a great person who will be missed by many people. May your wondeful memories of him help you get through this very difficult time.

Andrew Segal

July 2, 2012

Patrick's smile was so infectious, I'm gonna miss him. My deepest condolences for the Simpson family.

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