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Patrick DeCarlis Obituary
Gates: Monday, September 15, 2008, at age 36 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Predeceased by his father, Joseph. He is survived by his mother, Patricia (Corsetti) DeCarlis; sisters and brothers, Catherine "Cady" (Mark) McMaster, Alfonzo (Gail) Zappetella, Jacqueline (Donald) Boerschlein, Joseph J. (MaryBeth) DeCarlis; his loving companion; Allison Champion; nephews and nieces, Jason, Malachi, Matthew, Rose, Donna and Ryan; grand niece, Macie; aunts, Sally Corsetti, Donna Corsetti, Eleanor Corsetti; uncle, Angelo Incardone; many dear cousins and friends.
Friends may call THURSDAY from 4-8PM at the DiPonzio Funeral Home, Inc., 219 Spencerport Road, Gates. On Friday morning, September 19, friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass at 9:30 in St. Theodore's Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Visiting Nurse Service, 2180 Empire Blvd. Webster, NY 14580 or to Mercy Flight, 2420 Brickyard Rd., Canandaigua, NY 14424 in his memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patrick DeCarlis
Cady McMaster(Sister)
October 17, 2009
I miss my brother Patrick every single day. He was my best friend. I miss talking to him in our own language, which was movie quotes from the movies of our childhood. I also miss him making fun of my sucky Bill's, as he would say, and keeping me appraised of all of the football news going on. He would always come with me when I came up with a crazy idea like going to the beach in the middle of winter or going downtown on a really windy day to take pictures of the aquaduct. He leaves behind an incredible legacy of the children in our family. He loved his nieces and nephews as if they were his own children. He knew how to just have fun with them at their level and loved them unconditionally. He felt and loved everyone and everything very passionately. He was extremely well read in Eastern Philosophy, which is not something many people knew and he loved to read the dictionary. He loved his video games from childhood to adulthood and craved a good strong cup of coffee always. There was nothing he would not do for his family! Patrick was a wonderful brother to me and I was blessed to have him in my life and in my son Ryan's life. I am sure that Ryan will cherish his memories of 3 of us grabbing lunch at Dogtown and being silly together. They were more like brothers than Uncle and Nephew. They had a bond that until this day has not been broken. Ryan talks about his Uncle constantly and misses him all of the time. He brought some thing special to our lives that could never be replaced by anything else. I will always make sure that his memory is carried on throughout our family with stories and pictures. Patrick you will remain forever in my heart because you are a part of it. I love you so much and miss you! God Bless you and keep you!
Ryan McMaster(Nephew)
October 17, 2009
My favorite memory was playing Wii with Uncle Pat and I really miss that,but now I can do it at home, but it was more fun with him. Another great memory was when we would run around in our underwear together at Nana's yelling Freedom! I will miss him very much and always remember him!
Debbie Brunn (cousin)
October 16, 2009
Patrick will be Loved and Missed always. He was the light of my fathers eyes(uncle Mike). My favortie memory of Pat was when he came to california 2005. We took him to the beach,he asked if he could roll up his pants a play in the ocean. He was like a big kid splashing and playing in the water... What a great time.. We Love You Patrick
Alison Champion
October 16, 2009
I move forward knowing that Pat will always be with me in spirit and loving memories. He was truly a wonderful, unique person and I am blessed to have had him in my life and for the time that we spent together. I will always love him and cherish the special moments we shared. His family will forever have a place in my heart.
Sean DeChalais
June 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to Pat's family. He was a terrific guy, and I am very thankful to have had the chance to know him. Truly - One of a kind.
October 22, 2008
I am truly sorry for you loss, Pat was a great guy with whom I also work with. Anyone who knew knows how truly he will be missed
joe mosca
October 16, 2008
words can not help, i am sorry, and he will be missed. i wish i stayed intouch better. R.I.P. my friend.
Mark Adams
September 22, 2008
God bless your family through this hard time. Pat was a great friend of mine through high school. We were not the "perfect students", especially the April of 1990 when we left school early to play volleyball at the beach and 2 news crews were there filming us when we should have been at school. I will miss Pat.
Elvio Fernandes
September 20, 2008
May God bless his soul and help his family get through this tough time..
Adam Phelps
September 19, 2008
I had the pleasure of working with Pat at the Pittsford Chase-Pitkin store. I haven’t seen Pat in long time, although Pat was somebody who left a very special memory with everybody he knew. I will remember those great days at CP working together in the yard cleaning up after long days laughing and joking around Those were some good times, his laugh and his huge smile can easily remind us of Pat.
Abby Brizee
September 19, 2008
I too worked with Pat at Chase Pitkin I will forever remember his smile. No matter how frustrating the day was Pat could always make me laugh. My thoughts and prayers go out to Alison and family.
Christine Madigan
September 19, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I to worked with Pat at Chase Pitkin at Ridgement. He was a wonderful man.Who always made me smile. I had the pleasure of knowing his family very well for a period of time and they too were wonderful, whole hearted people who were very family oriented. Pat you will be missed emencely.
Beth Tartaglia
September 19, 2008
There is so much I can say about Pat. He was an amazing person with a wonderful family. I will always remember the great times we shared. He wll be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Zachary Benzow
September 18, 2008
I have known Pat since 2001, and I can't even begin to remember all the great times we've had. From our days of throwing fertilizer bags at Chase Pitkin to seeing our first major league baseball game at Fenway in Boston, he and I shared experiences that only two best friends could. Especially our trip to Vancouver in 2004- a trip that changed my life forever and was the motivation for my move to the northwest. I am thankful I was able to see him one last time before he passed, and I am deeply saddened to know that was the last time we would share a laugh. I will miss his smile, his quick wit and his endless knowledge of sports, but most of all, I will miss his friendship. Goodbye old friend. I hope someday, somewhere, we will meet again.
Roseann Wisniewski
September 18, 2008
My heartlfelt sympathy goes out to Pat's family and friends. I worked with Pat at CP. He was friendly and kind.
Keri Barone
September 18, 2008
I also had the pleasure of working with pat at CP. Debating and being silly with pat was something we all looked forward to as we were all so close when we worked together. He will be missed, and my thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Darlene Webber
September 18, 2008
I had the pleasure of working with Pat for many years at Chase Pitkin Irondequoit. I have so many fun memories, with Pat both at work and out. His strong sense of self was admired by all. My thoughts and prayers are with all of those he has left behind. Please find comfort in knowing Pat is no longer in any pain and is in a much better place.
Michael Rimmer
September 18, 2008
My deepest sympathies go out to Pat's family. In time the sorrow passes. The memories of Pat are ours to keep forever.
Maria wheeler
September 18, 2008
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Maria Wheeler (Gigliotti)
Michelle Scialdone-Stefano
September 18, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Bill Maerlender
September 18, 2008
I had the pleasure of working with Pat at Chase Pitkin. Pat was definately a caring and sincere person, and will truely be missed. My heart filled thoughts go out to his family and friends.
Meredith Berger
September 18, 2008
Pat was a wonderful person with incredible strength. To Pat's family and to Alison, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.
Monica Brisco (Fusco)
September 17, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bethany Goldenberg
September 17, 2008
As Alison's best friend of 21 years, I got to witness their relationship, his capability to love, and his devotion to his family. Our intellectual debates amused me since we usually ended up arguing for the same thing. These past few months, hearing about his reflection, strength, and acts of love were very moving. He will be very missed by those who loved him so much. To Pat's family especially, it is clear that he loved you so much and you were the center of his world. I have heard about you for years, and I am thinking about you all.
Gianmario Iulianella
September 17, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to Pat's family and to Alison.
Pat was a great guy and we always had a good laugh when we were hanging out.
He will truly be missed by many.
Ellen Goldenberg
September 17, 2008
my heartfelt condolences to Pat's family and to Alison. As the shock becomes a dull ache, remember the good times and live life every day to the fullest in Pat's honor.
Lauri Whitney
September 17, 2008
I met Pat in the 90's while we worked at CP, and continued to follow one another throughout our CP careers at various stores. He was such a genuine, funny, and honest man. He adored his family and friends ( boy you could see it when he talked about his neices and nephews) and took life one day at a time with a smile full of dimples. He made me laugh no matter what mood either of us were in. He will forever be missed. Patrick, I will have a bag of cracker jacks just for you.:)
Vern DePriest
September 17, 2008
Pat was a great friend and I will miss him. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all.
September 17, 2008
I worked with Pat for a long time at Chase Pitkin. He was a funny guy with some very different looks on life. We had lots of fun talking about those looks on life. But, one thing for sure we knew about Pat, he loved his family very much and talked about his mom, and sister Cady, all the time. I hadn't seen him since CP closed, but he will be missed.
A Fellow Employee at CP on Monroe Ave.
debbie lofstrom
September 17, 2008
I worked with Pat for a long time at Chase Pitkin. He was a funny guy with some very different looks on life. We had lots of fun talking about those looks on life. But, one thing for sure we knew about Pat, he loved his family very much and talked about his mom, and sister Cady, all the time. I hadn't seen him since CP closed, but he will be missed.
A Fellow Employee at CP on Monroe Ave.
Alison Champion
September 17, 2008
Pat was a great guy. I loved him so much, as we all did. He will truly be missed incredibly. Love, Alison
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