Joseph Patrick Gazzola

I wish I had the chance to say goodbye Pat, but I had no clue how ill you were. We'll see each other again someday! In the meantime, rest in peace.

So glad to have been with Pat and family just hours prior to his death. We went to DuVall and Darby schools together in Ft. Smith and played baseball for many years in the Ft. Smith Boys club. He was a good friend.

so sorry to learn of Pat,s passing he was always so kind to us when we ate at Catfish hole BEST ever.. he made a lot of Christmas eves happy for my family..he let me get 5 lbs of shrimp for me to fix on Christmas eve,,,, sweet man ...rest in peace David & Maxine joseph

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Gazzola family for your loss. Having played for the hogs many years ago I know what being family and taking care of young boys who most have little or nothing and treating them like your own children. Thank you for your support and I am sorry for your loss. God Bless.

Janie and family, I was truly saddened by hearing of Pat's passing. My husband, Paul, and Pat were in law school together and nurtured that early friendship bond as Razorback loyals and Catfish Hole lovers. Pat was always more than gracious to accept our call to "hold a table for 12" and bring on the melted honey butter! Paul passed away nearly two years ago and please know, Janie, that if I can be of help in the days and months ahead, I would consider it an honor to encourage you. With fondest memories of good times and prayers for great comfort. Lamentations 3:22-23

god bless the cat fish man and his family just great friend when ever traveling down from iowa we always had stop and enjoy awesome food and pats great friendship, big shooter Lynch BQ

I have been heartbroken ever since I saw that Pat had passed away on Saturday. I can remember when he use to always buy Baked Apple Home Interior Candles to burn in the bathrooms @ the restaurant. He always gave my daughter (red headed) Kaitlin & I a big huge. He was always smiling & we loved going to eat the fried fish. My dad is in heaven too but that was his favorite place to go. I have pictures of all of my family standing outside after we ate all that good catfish. You are all in our thoughts & prayers. He will be greatly missed by all. He was dedicated to The Razorbacks....I hope they have a great season while Pat looks down at each game played. Go Hogs

Pat Gazzola will truly be missed among many!! He was an amazing family friend to my parents and for that I thank him!! Thank you for your kindness and love for my family!! Keep yelling on the HOGS from up above!! WPS for life!!

So sorry to hear of his passing he has has been a great friend for many years will sure miss him. We will have all of you on our prayer list at church. If we can do anything let us know my number is 479 316 9020. Tommy Reed

A SWEET AND LOVING MAN WHO WAS A KIND AND CARING PERSON. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AND HIS SISTER JERI.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dearest Janie and family,
My heart is broken but joyful all at once knowing that Pat is perfectly healed in heaven.
I am fortunate to be a part of your Catfish Hole family. I will forever cherish each of you for teaching me how to be the best I can be at everything in life.
You and Pat guided us to work as a team and I miss that teamwork every day.
I want you to know that this sad moment has once again reunited our team. There are over 160 of us employees now connected on Facebook to reminisce.
Love you so much.
Becky Manning Selle and Family

Sorry to hear of Pats passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

So sorry for your loss. Bless you and your family during this time. I always enjoyed the times at Catfish Hole eating and visiting. In my thoughts and prayers.

Rest in Pat fellow St Anne's Academy High School Classmate. Good times and memories at dear ole St Anne's. May God Bless you and the family and hold you in His arms through this difficult time.

Janie and Family-I was so sorry to learn of Pat's death. It was my pleasure to minister to him and family as chaplain at WRMC. Pat and I became close friends during this time. Family, please feel free to allow me to help in any way possible in the days that are ahead.

Janie and Family-so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Karen @ Markham

From a childhood friend, on 11th st. In Ft. Smith. Always glad to see each other through the years. R.I.P. Pat, you can take a long break now. I'm sure going to miss you!

Janie and family, I am so sorry to hear about Pat. I will always be grateful for the opportunity he gave me to get back into the oil and gas business. He was a special person who would do anything to help a friend. He will be missed by all. WoooPig.

My prayer is with you and your family. Janie you and Pat were so sweet to me., we had a great time working right next door. And meet so many of you good friend and employees., will always remember those times. Love you

So sorry to hear of your family's loss. Pat was great to work with in the oil and gas business in Ft. Smith. We also fully enjoyed Janie's frequent visits to our candy store in Central Mall, the location of Pat's office. We still laugh about their skunk story. Pat will be sorely missed and I wish some peace for Janie and her family through this period.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Janie and family, I am so sorry to hear this sad news. You and Pat have a special place in my heart. So many memories flood my mind of all the fun we had in his oil and gas days. And, oh, that incredible laugh. He will be missed. You are in my heart and prayers.

Janie,You and Family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God send his guardian Angels to surround you and the Holy Spirit to comfort you in this time of loss.
I will always remember the times Pat and I sat and talked about everything from business to politics. He would call me or I would call him and we would sit in a booth and solve the worlds problems.

Rest in Peace Dear Friend and welcome me when God calls me home.
Danny

Thoughts and prayers to Janie and family so sorry to hear about Pat always enjoyed you all hosting our annual dinner with the Livewires at the electric company. He will be missed by so many May God comfort you at this difficult time.

Dear Janie & family,
So sorry for your loss. Treasure your memories.Hugs to you.

With deepest sympathy. Many prayers for you and your family.

I was so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. He will be missed and my prayers are with his family. God and his peace be with you.

It has been well over twenty years since I last met Janie; it was in her and Pat's home in Fort Smith before they got into the restaurant business. I know only a little bit about how she and Pat met, but know enough to know that she has been a very positive influence on Pat and a good wife. Thank you, Janie, for all that you did for and with my cousin Pat, and I can't do anything more here than wish you all the best now. I am so glad that my sister and I got to sit and talk with Pat in his Fayetteville restaurant during my 2009 and 2010 visits to Arkansas; those visits certainly meant a lot to my sister Pam. I'm adding a photo here, taken shortly before I was born in the home that I was raised in in Greenwood. You can see Pat waving at the camera from behind his father, my Uncle Ben. To the left you see Pat's mother, Juanita, who is holding his sister, Jerri.

With deepest sympathy. Many prayers for you and your family.

Janie and Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. If we can do anything to help, please do not hesitate to call, we are just across the street.

Janie, Britain, Tiffany:
So sorry for your loss. Pat will always be part of my memories and the doors that he opened up in my life. I still think about our days in Central Mall and the other offices. God Bless you guys in your time of grief.

The Carroll family from Lamar, MO sending thoughts and prayers to the Gazzola family. We would always eat at the Catfish Hole on Fridays of Razorback football weekends. So enjoyed the catfish, hush puppies, and slaw that were part of our fond memories of being Arkansas alums, Razorback fans, and Fayetteville fun.

Janie, Britain, Tiffany,
My heart goes out to you! I'll always have great memories of Pat. From our years in Fianna Hills, along the path of Brooken Hill and Kiltartan Drive, all the way to Fayetteville, and the restaurant and the games. You all have been like a second family to me. Pat will surely be missed. Peace be with you, during this difficult and saddening time. With much love and prayers, Katie

Our deepest sympathy for all the family Bill,Missie,Chandler Trentham

Our deepest sympathy,
Kevin and Stephanie Holloway, Rain and Shine Sprinklers

I am terribly saddened to hear of Pat passing, it was an privilege to have been able to take care of him last December.

Janie & Family

Sorry for the passing of your life partner and best friend. Sounds like life was full for all of you and he will be missed.

Janie and Family, I knew Pat from St. Smith on through the wonderful store you and he own in Fayetteville. Good guy and longtime friend. We'll miss him a bunch. God bless...

Thank you Pat, for your friendship for many years. You will be missed. May you rest in peace. Ted Taylor

Prayers for comfort and grace to Pat's family. His legacy lives on thru his family, the customers, fans, and employees at the Catfish Hole, and his cherished Razorback Nation.

Woo Pig, Mr Pat.

The Razorback family has lost one of its most loyal and faithful members. Pat was a dear and welcoming friend to all who had the pleasure of dining at The Catfish Hole. It was definitely Coach Broyles' "go to" restaurant and first on his list for catering Razorback events. Heaven has gained a very special man who will be truly missed here on earth.

So sorry about Pat. He left us way too soon. We will all miss him very much but his memories will be with us forever. We have comfort in knowing he is now in a better place. As a former Razorback basketballer, I will miss all the discussions concerning our Razorback Nation. He was truly a special fan. Our prayers are with you Janie and all the family. May God bless and comfort you during this time of loss.

Janine i love you and sorry for your loss. Sorry i wont be there. But i will never forget him. I still wear my catfish hole hat everyday

Janie,
With the love of the entire Grimes clan.
Psalm 115:15.
Carl and Kathy

Mr Pat I Will never forget you. God will now eat the best Catfish in the world

Janie and family:
So sorry Pat slipped away to soon.
Just call if there is anything I can do.

Dear Janie,
You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. May God comfort & bless you as only He can do.
Carol Bartholomew

To my dear friend. You will be greatly missed.

Dear Janie, we are thinking of you and obit is just beautiful, what a wonderful tribute to the entire family, love Freddie Ann

Janie and family:
So sorry for your loss; keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

So long our friend