Patrick C. Vieira

Son, we were truely blessed the day that you and your beautiful family came into our lifes. ya'll made our lives so much more enjoyable and we love you and your family and will never forget you all n will be here for your family if needed, because they're our family also n are loved very dearly n always will be. we love you all, mom n dad Dowling.

I'll never forget how I met Pat. Going out with Pam and a girlfriend in my 67 Mustang out cruising and we hit a red light. That's where Pat was driving with some of his friends in his car. We'll with a few words said we ended up racing and we ended up with speeding tickets. I remember the cop telling us this isn't the safest way to met a boy.

Needless to say it's been Pat and Pam ever since. He's never been a brother in-law to me. He is and always will be my brother. So many great times we will all miss with you. Forever you will be in our hearts. Always and forever, Sheryl and Nathan Staton

I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and love to you all.

My friend Pat. The good lord called you up too soon buddy. My very fond memory is when you and pam owned that little blue VW bug and you blew the motor up on the 405. You called me for a hand and we got it to your house and we purchased a rebuilt engine and installed it in the driveway in that place you guys had I think it was in wilmington i will never forget the fun times we all had those days RIP Pat you will be missed.

My friend Pat. The good lord called you up too soon buddy. My very fond memory is when you and pam owned that little blue VW bug and you blew the motor up on the 405. You called me for a hand and we got it to your house and we purchased a rebuilt engine and installed it in the driveway in that place you guys had I think it was in wilmington i will never forget the fun times we all had those days RIP Pat you will be missed.

Dad, you were such an amazing man. I have so many incredible memories with you. There was the time that you had to sew my winter formal dress because the the slit was coming apart and no one else knew how to sew. When I needed advice you would give me advice that I will never forget. You always had a smile on your face and told jokes no matter how bad you were feeling. You kept the family's spirits high. This journey has been tough but you helped us get through it. I love and miss you so much Dad, but I know you are here watching over me and cheering me on. I cannot wait to have my own classroom and know that you are watching me teach from up above. Love you like a rock! xoxo

March 18th was the day we laid you to rest. It was a nice private service with family and Steve & Veronica Mendoza. Steve gave a wonderful service in your honor. We love you Daddy and like Steve said we know you're in our future!

Pat was a warrior that took on the world. He and I never knew each other for a big part of our lives. But fate brought us together to form a bond that will never be erased from my heart or my mind. I formed a bond with a brother that I never knew I had. It was amazing to see how much alike we were and never raised together. He did amazing things and overcame many hurdles in his life to have an amazing life with his wife, wonderful kids and grand kids. A better man will never be found. I have a hole in my heart and a long journey ahead to process not picking up the phone to have someone to vent to . Love you forever Big Brother..
Your Little Sister
Nina

Dear Pam, Marsha, Tricia and Jacob, Leilani and Broxton too! Words fall short at a time like this. Pat was such an awesome loving man! He lived his life to the fullest, putting his wife and family first!! He gave you all every bit of himself! He and Pam taught you kids to be strong, compassionate and how to be smart with your lives. That's how he lived. We Schmidt's count ourselves lucky to have known you all for up to 30 years, and very blessed to have felt loved and accepted as family. No matter what curves life threw us or how much time between visits, you "guys always welcomed us with open arms like it was yesterday! Pat was that man. Always ready to listen, give a hug or tell a joke to make you laugh! Best margarita mixer around!! I'll always remember your parties! Each person is born with character traits. Clearly Pat and Pam have helped you all into honing your skills in the creative games and jokes you pull off!! My favorite will always be the birthday cheers for Pat. Because my team won, no .... because the cheer was to encourage Pat!! He never let his illness dampen his spirit. He was a very proud man as well. Clearly proud of his Atlanta Falcons, but even more of his beautiful family! Working long hours to support you all and allow Pam to be the homemaker, which she did an awesome job. It's hard to talk about Pat and not mention Pam. They were a team! Best friends, soul mates traveling on a journey to raise a beautiful loving family! He married well into the Hickenbottom clan! They spread love and kindness wherever they are. He fit right in, like he was born there! I know this road will be hard, but remember he is still with you! Look in the mirror and see him smile back! Hug each other and he's there too! As I sat at the table outside after the service, I could still hear him talking about his Falcons! He is in your hearts and souls, to help you embrace life as he did. LIVE IT! LOVE each day as a gift, because he is your Angel now. Stay strong because he's there in you like a skeleton to hold you up and face this crazy world! I thank God for Pat and his life that gave us all so much! And I am so grateful that he is now in His loving care, renewed in spirit and without pain. Last, but not least; Pat was an awesome Grandpa! He loved those two babies like no other! Remember the joy you shared with him always, because you brightened those last years with your beautiful smiles and comical antics!! Living that close to your Grandkids can be stressful, but trust me...the JOY far outweighs the stress!! Yes, Pat was loved so well by you all, it's easy to see why he was able to love others as well. And respect! The show of love and admiration from his work was amazing!! What an amazing life this man had! You did him well that day in your tributes! I said my words fall short, but clearly I have too many! We will always remember and love Pat, think of him as we remember those happy times of all these years. And look forward to sharing those memories with you next time! All our love to each of you!!❤❤❤

Uncle pat what an amazing man you were You were such an inspritation to me and my family!

I will never understand why??? Why this man (a man who dedicated his whole life to his family, worked harder than anyone i know, who cherished every moment with his wife, kids and granchildren) had to go to soon. Why this amazing family had to lose their rock in life. Why his granchildren will never get to hold his hand or play ponies on the floor with him. Why he had to endure so much and why his family had to go through this. My heart breaks for them every second of every day. Why it had to be a man that was so cherished and loved by everyone he came across? Its not right. Its not fair.
Uncle pat i cherish the memories our families have made and the times we have got to spend together. I will never forget the love you had for us all and the love you had for life. I will think of you often and hold you in my heart. I will remind myself and ur family that we have one HELL of an ANGEL watching over us.

It broke our hearts to lose u,
But u did not go alone,
A part of us went with you,
The day god took you home,
If tears could build a stairway,
And heartache make a lane,
We'd walk our way to heaven, and bring you back again,
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we love you still,
In our hearts you hold a place
No one could ever fill.


You will be in our hearts always and forever
Love, The Johnsons (Sara, Gary, Ethan and Aiden)

Papa you worked very hard.
Always let me cuddle with you.
Papa and grandma sandwiches were my favorite.
Always made people laugh and smile.

I Love you to the moon and back Papa Love Always Leilani.

Greatest man I knew.
Respectful, kind, honest, and hardworking.
Always putting smiles on other people's faces.
Never negative.
Dedicated to his family.
Papa was a loving person.
Atlanta Falcons biggest fan!

I Love you to the moon and back Papa Love Always Broxton.

Where do I begin! I am so grateful to have been able to spend so much time with you and the family over the last 11 years. I have more memories from milestone birthday parties, holidays, graduating UCR and taking silly pictures in the park and realizing Tricia and I could never jump in sync. All of my memories make me smile when I think of all the fun times shared and life lessons you gave me. Tricia and Marsha are like the sisters I never had and I thank you and Pam for raising two amazing, strong girls! I will forever be grateful for everything you did for me. Love the Vieira family forever and always!

Pat, I want to thank your family for always loving me like one of your own❤ I am more than thankful to have known you most of my life. I will continue to pray for your family to heal and find the strength to celebrate your life. We love the Vieira Family and will continue to care about each member of the family❤

Pat,

You were an awesome man you raised beautiful and loving children and Ashley and I loved being around you and your family! We will see you in heaven again!

You will be truly missed by all you are living without pain now and looking down on your family as an angel to protect them God Bless

Patrick has always been my champion. No matter what I needed, be it parts to ship out the door, or just a board to bounce life off of, Pat was always there for me. I understand why God brought him home; he's an amazing angel that was a gift to us on Earth. Selfishly, I want him here, to watch his incredible family continue to grow into the stronger, even more amazing people than they are now. Pat, you will always be my champion. I miss you every day. Until we meet again, Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler.

The Tracy Family loves you.

Oftentimes we say goodbye to the person we love without wanting to. Though that doesn't mean that we've stopped loving them or we've stopped to care. Sometimes goodbye is just a painful way to say I love you.'
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After many years of just talking on the phone when I was little to messaging and texting as the years went by , I'm so thankful that I got to meet you in person and was able to spend time with you even if it was for a day. May you rest at peace and feel no more pain. Say hello to my mom for me. Love you uncle Pat. You will be missed.

Dear Pat, we are so sorry to hear about your fight with cancer and your passing. We will always love you and the family you leave behind. Say hi to my mom in heaven.

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

I love you bro I'm going to always miss you and you always be in my heart I will keep my promises to you I'll come to talk to you time to time and I hope you get to meet my wife you guys will get along great so sorry for your family I will try to always be there for them thank you for all the time you put aside your own problems to help me deal with mine you so much to say but I will tell you when we meet again love you buddy rest in peace man

May the Lord Grant eternal rest in His peace nephew. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Pat was my best work friend. He was fiercely loyal to PR but always told me the truth and helped us do a better job for PR. Pat was a great guy at ball games and social events as well. Every single time we talked or met he never failed to make me laugh. I am so grateful I had the chance to work and play with him. God speed, my friend.

"The hardest part of losing someone you love, isn't having to say goodbye. It's learning to live without them each day." Uncle Pat you always held such a special spot in my heart. We may not be blood and I didn't have the honor to grow up with you by my side. But I was lucky enough to have met your nephew, who is now my husband and spend the last 12 years of being apart of such an amazing family. You were everyone's rock, and always knew how to put a smile on our faces. The hardest part right now is understanding why God picked you to leave us so early. It's with a heavy heart that we say our goodbyes. I miss you everyday, I love you more than you'll ever know Uncle Pat.

My best friend I ever had. We shared so many wonderful times thank you for our children I miss you so much. I will miss our drives you always knew when I needed to get away your quick humor and loving ways. So proud of the man you became. Love you like a rock!