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Patrick Dowling Obituary

May 8, 1950 - July 6, 2015 After a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, Patrick passed away peacefully with his family at his side. He is survived by his wife Sydney and his sons, Kevin and Brennan. Patrick loved: His family - his life revolved around spending as much time as possible with his family. His friends - he spent his entire life cultivating and maintaining his friendships. Telling stories - he tucked his boys in every night with an original story. As the boys grew, so did his stories Hawaiian shirts - Patrick was a firm believer that Hawaiian shirts were appropriate for any and all occasions. Craft beers - he was quite the connoisseur of beers, the hoppier, the better! Tahoe - he loved spending each summer in Tahoe Meadows with his family, making new friendships, listening to the waves and enjoying each sunset. Thank you to all our family, friends and hospice team who came and showered your love on Patrick. A mass will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 1:00PM at St. John the Evangelist Church, 5751 Locust Ave, Carmichael, followed by a celebration of life at his home.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Jul. 21 to Jul. 22, 2015.

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KEVIN DOWLING

July 27, 2015

I WILL ALWAYS WEAR MY HAWAII SHIRTS PROUDLY. IF THE UNEDUCATED ASK ME ABOUT
THE SHIRT I WILL ALWAYS BRING UP MY BIG BROTHER PAT.

Paula Black-Sinclair

July 23, 2015

Patrick volunteered with us in the 1980's At the City of Sacramento's Recreation Center for the Handicapped Disabled Services at McKinley Park and at other community and regional sites. Patrick was such a positive role model and made sure our participants had the most positive experience he could offer. We all came to appreciate Patrick and looked forward to having him volunteer with us. I remember that all of my female co workers all especially appreciated how handsome Patrick was and welcomed him any time he was available to volunteer. He had such a friendly demeanor and we have talked about him on many occasions since then. Please accept our deepest regrets for your loss. RIP, Patrick.

Debbie Neal

July 21, 2015

Patrick RIP

Teresa & Raymond Irwin

July 21, 2015

Dear Sydney,Kevin and Brennan,we are so saddened to hear of your dearest husband and fathers passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers and our family grieves with you. God bless you all.

July 21, 2015

Patrick,
You will always be remembered and loved.
The Stolps

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