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1952
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2022
Patrick Joseph Obituary
With Pat's dad being a Navy man, the family moved around a LOT in the 1950s and 1960s, some of the places including San Diego, Guam, and Key West and many, many more. Wherever the family went, Pat left his mark, whether that involved meeting the local firemen after some living room curtains mysteriously caught on fire or testing scientific principles, such as what happens when gasoline is added to a pool and a match is lit. He was a spirited child.
Without a doubt, however, the biggest mark he left was the musical opus of his life. He was never more alive than when he was on the stage playing to an audience. It all began one Christmas when Santa bravely brought him a drum set, and that was the spark that led to him becoming a life-long musician. Although he played in many bands in the San Antonio area, such as the Krayolas and the San Antonio Heat, his favorite group was Glass Heart. He was proud of Glass Heart and felt privileged to play with life-long friends, Chuck Van Zandt, Ken Burson, and Peter Carey. Patrick was also a well-known sound man in the music industry with his most recent job being with the Christian Family Church, which kindly worked around his health difficulties at the end of his life. This was so appreciated by Pat and his family.
Father in Heaven, thank you for sending Patrick into our lives and all the precious memories he leaves behind for his loved ones. We pray that you receive him gently into your loving arms.
Christian Family Church
3607 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Viewing: 9:30 - 10:00 am
Funeral Services: 10:00 - 11:00
Reception: 11:00 - 1:00
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Hugo Richer
May 22, 2025
RIP Patrick. I am sad to learn of your passing. My condolences for Patrick´s family and friends. I worked with Patrick at the J. L. Caldwell Music Co. and Production Consultants. He was a fine individual, great to work with and quite the musician. I was recalling when he was telling me he attended the guitar master class of Jackie King. Later years I had attended the same master class at John Ramirez´s (also recently passed) Music store downtown. I had wondered what happened to Patrick but lost touch. He had just got married and things were looking up for him. RIP Patrick.
Mary Wetmore Hayes on behalf of Elsie Wetmore & family
October 26, 2022
On behalf of the Wetmore family in Connecticut, we send our deepest sympathies on the passing of your brother and our cousin, Patrick. Even though our Dads and their families lived in different parts of the country, we feel blessed for the time we spent with Pat and our cousins. Our thoughts and prayers will be with Pat's family during this difficult time.
Diane Ward
October 26, 2022
I heard some of Pat's wonderful music via email. Wish I had heard him play & sing in person.
I never knew that "He was a spirited child." Wow!
Praying for my cousins.
Annette Burkhalter
October 26, 2022
My deepest condolences to Patrick's family. I first met Pat in 1971. He took me to my first prom. We remained friends over many years. I feel blessed to have known him and will always cherish the precious memories. RIP Patrick you will be missed
Mark Rodriguez
October 25, 2022
My deepest condolences to Patrick Joseph´s family and friends, I recently ran into Patrick at Los Barrios restaurant, he was in great spirits in spite of his dealing with cancer this last couple of years , my friend you will truly be missed.
RIP my brother
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