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Deanna
August 26, 2020
2568 days... it's unbelievable. 7 years? Impossible. You are missed beyond words. I love you, Dad. We are all hanging in there and I hope you'd be proud!
Kylie
November 26, 2013
Well, Uncle Pat... It's been more than 100 days since you've passed and it still feels like yesterday. Not a day goes by that I don't remember something amazing and cry my eyes out. We miss you. I thank God that Benji is old enough to have really known you and remember you forever. He'll see a picture or a video and yell "uncle pat!!!" You will always live on in our hearts and I'm determined to have your memory be the inspiration for great things to come. You were the GREATEST man, and I hope my son turns out to be just like you. I love you and I miss you!!!
Cheryl Miller
September 27, 2013
Well Pat, am sorry that I took so long to write something. I still can't believe you are gone. I've know you and your family for so many years, and you made me fill like part of your family also. We had so much fun at our Grizzlie games, home and away. But what am going to miss most about you, is your kind heart. Helping the people who needs it. And of course, by buddy who sat just a couple of seats to the left of me for many years. I thank GOD that he brought us together as friends.
Raymond Gonzales
September 7, 2013
I was deeply touch by Pat daughter and the love that he had for the poor. He instilled a greater understanding of the word love to his children because it is not what you have when you pass away that matters but how did you use your gifts to help others. I can tell by the way people speak about Patrick that he was a saint and that he knew and will always be loved. Thanks for helping us out last weekend by feeding the homeless may God continue the love your Dad has shown though his children with much love Raymond
September 6, 2013
I am deeply sorry to hear that Pat passed. I went to Bullard High School and the last time I saw him was at a class reunion. He was a wonderful friend. God bless all the family & may you find comfort. Sincerely, Rosemary Swisher Bargamian
Vicky Kielborn
September 5, 2013
My heart goes out to the Wilson family. I had the pleasure of meeting Pat and his family in 2006 when I started working for the grizzlies. In 2007, the grizzlies started a baseball league called the junior grizzlies. Pat was the biggest supporter and was probably the only way I made it through every Sunday. He was always willing to go above and beyond with helping me set up and clean up. So thank you!
Your bride, Jamie Wilson
September 4, 2013
Well my dearest husband, Pat, I miss you sooo very much but know you are right where God wants you. You are at peace now. We've had so many great times together and it would take a long time to list them all. The day we got married was the best day of my life and it only continued to get better. You blessed me with two wonderful children and a wonderful step daughter. You were the best husband and father a person could ask for. Most of all you were a great teacher to us and many others. I only wish I could remember everything you were trying to tell me and wish I would have done them better. I will never forget the good times we've shared for the last 25 years and not dwell on the not so good times. There are far more good memories than the not so good. I was proud to have been married to such a great man of honor. I will struggle at times but you know me, I come up fighting. I will continue to fight to make it right. I will continue to look to you for guidance and your comfort. Of course, God will have to help me too. I always referred to you as St Patrick because you were a saint in my eyes. You knew it all babe. You will be forever missed and loved ever so much. See you on the other side when my time comes. Sweet dreams and have fun playing baseball.
Taylor Wilson
September 4, 2013
I remember my dad as a kind, loving dad great dad to be around he is going to be missed so much by family friends. I will miss my dad forever and ever but he will always be in my heart and I will miss him so much even when I go to bed at night. I all ready miss my dad so much and he was always compassionate about taking me to ball games when they are in town he would always take me to spring training every year and now its my moms turn to take over that legacy
Taylor Wilson
September 4, 2013
I remember my dad as a great day and a loving dad and taking me to ball games it just does not feel the same with out him in my life. My dad was a fighter all through his life. I will sure miss my dad
Kelly Pill
September 4, 2013
We met Patrick and Taylor while our son was playing for the Fresno Grizzlies. It touched us so much to see what a true fan he was. He was so supportive of the players and they loved him, as did everyone else who came in contact with him. We enjoyed talking to him about baseball and so many other things. He truly loved life and had such a positive influence on everyone he came in contact with. We will always think of him when we think of our trips to Fresno. Thank you Patrick, for all the joy you brought to so many. All our love ~~ Mike, Kelly and Brett Pill
Hollingsworth Family
September 2, 2013
A Reminiscence
YES, thou art gone! and never more
Thy sunny smile shall gladden me;
But I may pass the old church door,
And pace the floor that covers thee.
May stand upon the cold, damp stone,
And think that, frozen, lies below
The lightest heart that I have known,
The kindest I shall ever know.
Yet, though I cannot see thee more,
'Tis still a comfort to have seen;
And though thy transient life is o'er,
'Tis sweet to think that thou hast been;
To think a soul so near divine,
Within a form so angel fair,
United to a heart like thine,
Has gladdened once our humble sphere.
By Anne Bronte
The Poetry Foundation
John and Genia Quinn
September 1, 2013
Pat was always smiling and laughing. We will miss seeing that fuzzy orange hair from our upper seats. Rest in peace brother and we hope you are enjoying the best seats in the house at the big baseball diamond in your heavenly home.
Raymond Gonzales
September 1, 2013
Man, oh man!! Today we were soooooo blessed!! Weds or Thurs I posted how we desperately needed food for this weekend, that we had nothing at all to serve and then Thursday nite got blessed with a ton of spaghetti with meat sauce left over from a back to school nite event. MORE than we could serve! Than after feeding today,9/1/13 about 4:45pm someone pulled up with about 6 large aluminum trays of fresh tri-tip sandwiches, 4 large bags of salad, salad dressing, 2 large trays of green bean salad and rolls and a large tray of cookies!!! ALl left over from her fathers memorial service today. He had just passed away and apparently did alot for the homeless and she knew he would have wanted them to have this food. I wish I had gotten her name. OMG!!!! We literally had so much food we couldn't even serve it all so when we got home we heated up the rest of the spaghetti we had and all this other food we had left from the generous donor and went looking for people to feed!! I don't know if this his family but if it was he would have been proud
Deanna Divino
September 1, 2013
Dad, love you tons. Thank you for my life. So much to say and forever to say it... Will NEVER stop bragging about you!
Kurt Divino
September 1, 2013
The day has finally come to celebrate your life, the way you lived, the way you loved and the way we will proceed through this life here without you. Thanks for the good times, the lessons, the memories. You are the epitome of what a father, grandfather and provider of good will should be. Know that we were blessed to have had you here on earth and are blessed to have you in our hearts. RIP Pat, you are already missed!
Melody Haring
September 1, 2013
Pat, words can't express how much your love and friendship has helped me through the years. Your kind heart and soul has touched me and gave me guidance as to the type of person I want to be. You were more than just my baseball friend; you were like family, an uncle. I will cherish all the memories we have made both in Sac and Fresno. I look forward to the day where we will be reunited again and talk baseball and life. Thank you for all your kindness and love throughout the years. They will be with me always. Love you and miss you!
Shanna Wilson
September 1, 2013
I Love You Little Big Bro! You will forever be missed. I can not express how much you have done for me and Wilson through out the years. He looked up to you more then I knew. I wish you two had been closer these last few years. He will look after James for you and we all will look after Taylor and James. I will always Love You Bro!!
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