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Patrick Bless Obituary

Bless, Patrick M.,

72 passed away on February 3, 2016.

Service will be February 13, 2016 at Salvation Army, 911 S Brook St., Louisville, KY 40203 at 11 a.m., where he worked.

Pat is survived by his sisters; Pam Bless, Nancy Gilleran, Becky Beck, Deb Morse and many friends who became his family.

Pat was preceded in death by his parents, George and Dorothy and sister Alana Bless.

In lieu of flowers please send contributions to The Salvation Army.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Courier-Journal on Feb. 10, 2016.

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Alice Abbott-Moore

February 16, 2016

To Pat's family and friends: my sincerest condolences in the loss of such a great man. No words can due justice with regards to the impact he had on so many of our lives.

I am so grateful for the experiences and times that he and I shared and for all that he did for me. With deepest love and respect.

Pat left his mark on a family heirloom. He had love of reading his entire life.

Scott Wegenast

February 15, 2016

Nancy Gilleran

February 14, 2016

Truly heartwarming to share memories of my brother. Pat will live on in all of us, his words of wisdom and ability to say just what you needed to hear will be missed.

Bane Rowe

February 14, 2016

Pat was a true inspiration to me. He was a great friend and shepherd to all who knew him. He will be dearly missed and always remembered.

Scott Wegenast

February 12, 2016

There are few others who made such a difference in my life. Pat will remain always in my heart.
He was One of a Kind and a role model in so many ways.

Chuck Hughes

February 12, 2016

With a grateful heart I shall always remember Pat and what he did for me. I will pass it on and tell of him and his many hilarious parables and quips. May his family and friends have comfort at this loss. Chuck H. 6/9/90

Bob Siemers

February 10, 2016

Thank you my friend. Our paths were supposed to cross. I will never forget you or what you did for me. I've been truly "blessed".
Bob Siemers August 24, 1982.

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