Patrick John Parks

Patrick John Parks obituary, Bloomfield Hills, MI

Patrick John Parks

Patrick Parks Obituary

Visit the A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors - Crooks Road website to view the full obituary.
Patrick was a devoted family man and a loyal friend. He had an incredible work ethic and a charisma that allowed him to immediately connect with people and see the good in everyone. He enjoyed playing golf and liked to travel, but most of all he loved spending time with family. He was a member at Red Run Golf Club and the Birmingham Athletic Club. He was a 1985 graduate of Brother Rice High School and received a bachelor's degree in finance from Marquette University in 1989. Patrick was the President and owner of Parks Title Company in Royal Oak, which he founded in 1991. Beloved husband of Katie. Dear father of Madelyn and Clare. Son of Edward and Gerri and the late Janet. Brother of Brian, Kathy Hoffman (Steve), Michael (Megan), Joan Bakken (Eric) and John Hull (Karin). Uncle of Kate, Bridget and Tim Hoffman; Jack, Connor and Bryn Parks; Christopher, Alex and Peter Hull and Joey Bakken. Son-in-law of Frank and the late Mary Anne Barthel. Brother-in-law of Brian Barthel. Godfather of Connor Parks, Pat Smith and Charlotte Vachon. Also survived by numerous friends at Brother Rice High School and Marquette University. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd. (btwn Maple & Big Beaver) Sunday 1-8p.m. Scripture Service 7p.m. Funeral Mass Monday 4p.m. at Holy Name Church, 680 Harmon at Woodland, Birmingham. Visitation begins at church 2p.m. Private interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield, MI Memorial tributes to Holy Name Church SEED Foundation, 630 Harmon, Birmingham, MI 48009, Brother Rice High School, 7107 Lahser Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 or Marquette University, P.O. Box 1881, Milwaukee, WI 53201

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August 17, 2010

Richard & Diane Aginian posted to the memorial.

August 16, 2010

Conrad and Amanda Zabor posted to the memorial.

August 16, 2010

Lolita Pfeffer posted to the memorial.

Conrad and Amanda Zabor

August 16, 2010

There are no words to express the shock and grief we are feeling over Pat's death. Our thoughts and prayers go to Katie, the girls, and Pat's loved ones, as well as those at Parks Title. We have been fortunate enough to have Pat and Parks Title as a client for almost 10 years. Pat always had a kind word and smile for everyone. Sincere and caring, Pat was a true class act. He will be terribly missed. He made the world a better place to be and we feel so lucky to have known him.

Lolita Pfeffer

August 16, 2010

Katie -

It has been years since I had seen either you or Fuzzy but I have fond memories of him from Marquette. Just thinking of him puts a smile on my face. I was saddened to hear of his illness and passing from Molly Bedortha Copa. My heart and my prayers go out to you, his girls and all of his your and Fuzzy's family and friends. He definately was one of the good guys!

Take care - sending warm and caring thoughts your way.

Lolita Pfeffer (one of the Blue House Girls :-) )

Richard & Diane Aginian

August 17, 2010

Ed & Jerri, We learned late Sunday of the loss of your son Patrick. We are so sorry. Our prayers are with you both during this very difficult time.

John &Doris Spiegel

August 17, 2010

Katie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls during this very difficult time. Love, Aunt Doris and Uncle John

T Scott Galloway

August 16, 2010

Still in shock. Know that you are all in my prayers. My church, Drayton Avenue Presbyterian Church, in Ferndale also lifts your family in prayer.

Timothy McDonnell

August 16, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the Parks family. Pat was a great guy and he will be missed by many.

Clarice Seilo

August 15, 2010

Dear Katie, Maddy, and Clare, The phone call from the school office the other day was such a shock. I am so saddened to learn of the passing of your dear husband and father. You are and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. God's peace be with you.

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