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Patrick Tunney Obituary
A loving husband and father, died in his home on Thursday Sept. 14, 2017. He was 69 years old and is survived by Patricia, his wife of 47 years and his son, Morgan, his mother, Patricia Frances Tunney, two brothers, Joe and Randy and his sister, Mary Lou.
He bravely battled cancer for 6 yrs. & continued to live life in a manner of his own.
As a young man, he owned and operated several amusement games and businesses on the boardwalk in Seaside Heights, NJ. More recently, he owned and operated Up The Creek, a restaurant-bar in Wilmington, Delaware.
He loved to sail but golf was his passion. Thanks to his "golf buddies" he was able to continue playing for the last few years. He loved the mountains of Panama and wanted to make it our home. But, his health was too fragile to make the move.
It was his wish to have friends and family visit with him, to say "good-bye". We want to express our gratitude to all who, so kindly and lovingly, spent time with Patrick during the last four weeks of his life.
Donations, in his memory, may be made to the Red Cross for the hurricane victims of Texas, Florida and the Islands of the Caribbean.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patrick Tunney
Diana
September 13, 2023
You're in my thoughts and my heart, Tricia.
Diana Blake
September 13, 2020
Rest in peace, Patrick, and be with God. Your widow is enfolded in love today, and every day.
Diana
September 13, 2020
Rest in peace, Patrick, and be with God. Your widow is enfolded in our love today and every day.
Sherry Grimm
September 27, 2017
Trish, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know Patrick was a good soul from the way you always spoke so fondly of him. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherry Grimm
September 27, 2017
Trish I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Patrick well but you always spoke so fondly of him I know he was a good soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
jane roberts
September 22, 2017
Sending positive thoughts and blessings your way.
Diana Blake
September 20, 2017
Dear Trish, I am holding your hand from a neighboring state. I feel that both you and Patrick's spirit are surrounded with love.
Diana
September 20, 2017
Patricia I have great memories of working for Pat. We had some great times. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Jeff Schnier
Mick & Toni Kennedy
September 20, 2017
When a life such as Patrick's has been lived so completely, so successfully, full of so much love we consider ourselves blessed to have known such a man! May he rest in God's peace.
"There is no death,
What we call death,
Is but surcease from strife;
They do not die who we call dead,
They go from life ... to Life."
Toni & Mick Kennedy
September 20, 2017
When a life such as Patrick's has been lived so completely, so successfully, full of so much love we consider ourselves blessed to have known such a man! May he rest in God's peace.
"There is no death.
What we call death, is but surcease from strife;
They do not die who we call dead,
They go from life ... to Life."
September 19, 2017
Patrick,
I know Trish and I called you from Germany,Italy,London,Kyrgrystan,Moricco and many more places and you would always make us laugh. I'll make sure Trish keeps laughing. You will be missed. Rest In Peace my FriendLove,Sheri (Gahmer) & Dave Redmon
Jack Jenkins
September 19, 2017
Rest in peace, my good buddy.
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