Harvey L. Patry

Harvey Patry Obituary

Harvey L. Patry, 83 CAPE ELIZABETH -- Harvey L. Patry, 83, of Cape Elizabeth died on July 1, 2009, at the Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford, after a brief illness. Born in Lewiston on March 3, 1926, he was the youngest son of Laurier and Laure Gamache Patry. Educated in local schools and a graduate of Lewiston High School, Harvey was a fixture in the Lewiston business community and a life-long entrepreneur. He began his work life with his father and brothers at the family business Reliable Roofing and its successor HEFCO. Later he founded Reliable Oil Company and Al's Sport Center. His love of tennis led to the creation of Central Maine Tennis in Lewiston and The Tennis Racket in South Portland. During his time in Lewiston, Mr. Patry served on the boards of Northeast Bank and St Mary's Hospital. In his retirement he dedicated his energies to helping restore Atlantic Salmon to the Saco River and to fundraising for the the Saco River Hatchery and the Salvation Army. In 1948 he married Mariette Therese Corriveau, who passed away in 1989. They are survived by seven children, Denise Leidy of Greenwich, Conn., Marc Patry of Lewiston, Claire Sweeney of Airmont, N.Y., Jules Patry of Lewiston, Gisele Patry of Ridgefield, CT, Norman Patry of Westbrook, and Shoeleh DiJulio of West Lake Village, Calif. In 1991 he married Victoria Zdanowicz of Portland and added four children to the family, James Wyse of Haverhill, Mass., Carolyn Kirk of Scarborough, Joseph Wyse of Falmouth, and Paul Wyse of Prescott Ontario. Mr Patry is survived by his wife Victoria; their 11 children; and 15 grandchildren. He will be remembered for his joie de vivre , his generosity, his passion for fishing, and his abiding love of family. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 7, 11 a.m., at St. Joseph's Church in Lewiston. Interment, St. Peter's Cemetery, Lewiston. Visitation will be held at the Albert & Burpee Funeral Home, 253 Pine Street, Lewiston, on Monday, July 6, 2 - 4 & 6 - 8 p.m. Donations, photos, and online condolences may be accessed at www.albert-burpee.com. Donations may be made inhis memory to: The Saco River Salmon Club P.O. Box 115 Saco, ME 04072 Harvey L. Patry

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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram from Jul. 3 to Jul. 4, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Harvey Patry

5 Entries

July 7, 2009

Dear Victoria and family. We are thinking of you all at this time of sorrow. We still see Harvey with a rod in his hand and a large smile....and Anticosti River.... Our deepest sympathies. Pierre and Martine Lachance

Louise Beecher

July 6, 2009

Dear cousins,
I am so sorry that I cannot attend your father's wake and funeral to extend my condolences personally. "Uncle Harvey" was such a big part of my life growing up. My memories of him are of his sparkling, dynamic personality, his sense of fun, his joie de vivre.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Love,
Louise

Anne Archambault

July 6, 2009

Dear Patrys,
Sincerest condolences on Mr. P's passing. He was, and always will be, an unforgettable character to me. He was a dad I was never frightened of for many reasons...he always had a greeting and a kind word to the children visiting, he knew what was going on with us and remembered previous conversations,.... because he always looked us in the eye, spoke to us as equals and treated the us with respect. His nick name for me is my computer password! I plan to keep it that way.
Love,
Anne Archambault and Family

July 3, 2009

Our family will miss Harvey a lot. I am a good friend of Norman and spent a lot of time at 14 Buttonwood Lane growing up. Harvey even pushed me into the mud on fishing trip, ... at least that is how I remember it. He was a kind and gental man. We are saddened by his passing.

The Buckley Family:
Scott, Regina, Oliver, Elliott

Tamara and Stewart Bell (Siegel)

July 3, 2009

Dear Vickie - Please accept our deepest sympathy on the sudden, untimely loss of your husband. During our brief time with both of you at the reunion, you seemed genuinely devoted to each other. Our hope for you is to be granted the inner strength and peace to see you this most difficult time. Remember the good times and be mindful of the huge support group you have, friends as well as family. Fondly-Tamara and stewart Bell (Siegel)

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