Patrick J. McKinley
Patrick J. McKinley
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Albert Mazin
September 29, 2025
I have known Pat for many years and have always thought of him as a great guy. Never had a lot of time to spend with him him but he was always a pleasure to be with. RIP Pat.
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Carolyn O´Donnell
September 25, 2025
My Uncle Pat- it´s hard to believe he´s gone. He was a genuinely good natured guy- always pleasant and ready to crack a joke. I think he even enjoyed the eye rolls he got for those jokes. I wish I paid more attention when he was still here. There is no question he so loved his family. He was always there for holidays, family gatherings. Quick to give a hug and then ask about what car you´re driving. Then he´d go on to talk about details of that car you knew nothing about. But he never treated me like I wouldn´t understand it (even though often I didn´t). I will miss the joking banter between uncle pat and his siblings, nieces and nephews. He was always able to lighten the mood, quick to crack a joke. Always young at heart, and he looked so young too. I have a hard time believing he was 68. Maybe it was the motorcycle. I remember as a kid- he´s take me and my friends one at a time for a ride around the block on his motorcycle. Coolest uncle! I´ll always picture him wearing suspenders and a leather jacket. He genuinely loved his sisters and brothers. With me, I truly can´t remember a time hearing him talk negatively about anyone. He was always good natured and willing to help if you needed it, especially if that involved a car or anything in any way mechanical. He had a quick wit and loved teasing his family. Uncle Pat, this family won´t be the same without you. Especially because you were so reliable for our family, it´s hard to believe you won´t be there this Christmas. The profound loss for our family is starting to sink in. We will sincerely miss the wonderful person and uncle you were. I wish I told you that when you were alive, but I hope you knew. May you rest in peace. We love you.
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