Patrick C. Oroszko, 34

WORCESTER - Patrick C. Oroszko, 34, of Worcester, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side, on Sunday, June 5 at Brigham and Women's Hospital following a brave and inspirational battle with esophageal cancer.

Patrick was born in Worcester and graduated from St. John's High School where he excelled in basketball. He received his Bachelor's degree from Clark University and his Master's degree from Anna Maria College.

While a student at Clark he was a member of the school's basketball team which qualified for the postseason in all four of his years and made it to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Division III tournament in 2001 and 2002. He served as a team captain his junior and senior years. Most importantly, while at Clark, he met his wife, Courtney.

Patrick was Director of Student Recruitment for Clark's Graduate School. In that capacity he traveled domestically as well as to countries in Europe, Asia and South America. In addition, Patrick has served for seven years as an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Clark.

Patrick was an outgoing and fun-loving spirit. He earned the loyalty of many friends who were a source of support during these trying times. He enjoyed attending sporting events and concerts, as well as playing golf, was an avid NE Patriots fan, and enjoyed watching World Wrestling Entertainment. His favorite pastime was being with his family.

Patrick is survived by his wife of 5 years, Courtney R. (Price) Oroszko, his children Allison and Ryan, all of Worcester; his parents, Charles J. and Linda (Cesary) Oroszko; his brother, Christopher, all of Boylston; father-in-law, Martin Price of Kansas; brother-in-law, Benjamin Price of Brooklyn; sister-in-law, Elisia Price of Missouri, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is predeceased by his mother-in-law, Eileen (Kelly) Price.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, June 9 from 4-8 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. His Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, June 10 at 11:00 am at the Kneller Athletic Center at Clark University, 57 Downing Street, Worcester. Those who attend the service are encouraged to wear red and white, the Clark team colors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Center for Esophageal and Gastric Cancer, c/o Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. To share your thoughts and memories of Patrick, please visit his personal guestbook at

www.mercadantefuneral.com

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Jun. 6 to Jun. 8, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Patrick Oroszko

64 Entries

Ed and Kathi (Sweeney) St.Germain

June 7, 2023

We are so sorry to hear about your son Patrick's passing. While we have never had the pleasure of meeting him, just knowing he is your son assures he was a very good guy. We will add him, and your family, to our nightly prayer list .

May 31, 2023

From a high school rivalry to haircuts on the roof deck of 17 Shirley to the Elite 8... I loved all of it Pat. We all miss you brother.

Roberta Goldman

May 31, 2023

I did not know Patrick personally,but I remember how close he was with his family and the Worcester community Patrick was involved in
Roberta Goldman

Terri Leary

June 22, 2016

I don't know how I learned of this only today, but I want to express my sincere condolences to Courtney and Patrick and their families.

Robert Crowley

June 21, 2016

Rest in peace my good friend Pat. You will be truly missed by many.
My thoughts and prayers are with Courtney and the kids as well as your parents and brother Chris.

WifeSavers Team

June 16, 2016

Our deepest condolences to the Oroszko family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jim McTigue

June 11, 2016

Charlie, Linda, Chris and family, so sorry to hear about Patrick. He was a great kid when I knew him back in the days of Ty Cobb Little League and it sounds like he grew into a fine young man. My prayers are with Patrick and you all

Eleanor Bouvier

June 10, 2016

You now have your own 'saint' in heaven and you are his full time job. Talk to him every day. I remember Pat in class with joy. Thoughts and prayers, Mrs. Bouvier, SJHS

Marjorie Cohen

June 9, 2016

As a parent of a 35 yr old son and 39 yr old daughter, I am sending our heartfelt sympathies to Patrick's family. His children and wife need support for a very long time.
Marjorie Cohen WWHP

Kevin Laverty

June 9, 2016

Charlie, Linda and Chris. So sorry for your loss. I will always remember are backyard basketball and baseball games. My thoughts and prayers will all of you.

Karen Farrell

June 9, 2016

Courtney, Chris and the Oroszko Family,
I worked in the Clark Athletic program and will always remember Pat as such a positive person and such a good friend and teammate to so many other athletes and members of the Clark community. May his love for his family and friends comfort all who were fortunate to know him.

Bill Sigalis

June 9, 2016

Heartfelt Condolences.
And when he shall die,/Take him and cut him out in little stars,/And he will make the face of heaven so fine/That all the world will be in love with night/And pay no worship to the garish sun....

Tyrone Hicks

June 9, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Pat was a great man who loved his family and basketball so much. I will truly miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

June 9, 2016

To Linda & Charlie & Family

So very to hear of Patrick's passing . You are in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest Sympathy.

Jim &Jayne kolofsky

ellen Philbin

June 9, 2016

For Courtney, Charlie and Linda, Christopher, Mary Allison and Ryan

We have no words so we will send our love our prayers our hugs and our deepest sympathy to you, your families , Pat's Clark family and anyone else who every met him. He was special.
Ed and Ellen Philbin
West Boylston Ma

Mike Webster

June 9, 2016

Pat, you will be truly missed. I remember the years playing basketball and laughing together like it was yesterday. Every at practice and game was fun to be around you. You were a real friend and made everyone around you better.
My deepest condolences to your brother, mom and dad...as well as your wife and children. Although you have never met me you guys should know that your dad was a great person with a big heart and sense of humor like no other. He was someone I considered a close friend and its very sad to see him go...much much too early. Pat, you will be missed!!!

Bobby Corazzini

June 9, 2016

Pat you were a tremendous competitor and leader on the basketball court, a loyal and true friend and a loving husband and father... you faced this challenge with dignity and pride. We all love you very much. You have been an inspiration to all of us. You will be missed and remembered forever.

Roberta Goldman

June 8, 2016

To the Oroszko Family
I was so sorry to hear about passing of Patrick. Losing a child at all ages is so difficult. What i know of him I have heard from his aunt Mary. He was a wonderful father,husband, son, and relative. May he rest in peace.

Krystal Osika

June 8, 2016

My deepest sympathies to all of you. Hoping you can find some comfort in knowing and seeing how many lives Pat touched and had a positive influence on. Thinking of you all during this extremely difficult time.

Brandon Lachner (SJ '99)

June 8, 2016

My memory of Pat from high school was that he was a guy others wanted to be like. He was as cool as the other side of the pillow. I am sure that never changed. And he had a dry wit that I will never forget. His legacy will live on through the people who were lucky enough to know him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Teresa Wright

June 8, 2016

Our deepest sympathies to all, From Teresa, Martyn and Caryna Wright

Hasnaa Mokhtar

June 8, 2016

My deepest condolences to the Oroszko Family. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Patrick. May he rest in peace. You are all in thoughts and prayers.

Kathi & Ed (Sweeney) St.Germain

June 8, 2016

Dear Linda and Family, We were so sorry to hear about your son's passing and can only imagine your sorrow. By all accounts he was a wonderful and accomplished young man who, we are sure, will be sorely missed. We will certainly keep him and all your family in our prayers.

Paul Bergeron

June 8, 2016

To the Oroszko family. So very sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of being Pats 9&10 year old basketball coach at Sacred Heart.Those were some of the best memories of my life.

Martha & Tim Fitzgerald

June 8, 2016

Patrick's legacy is love. He lives on through Courtney, his parents and brother, and his two lovely children. May his love from beyond sustain you through these difficult days...

Donna Gallo

June 8, 2016

Courtney, Patrick was a great friend and colleague at Clark and in GSOM. Memories of how his face lit up whenever asked about you and the children will never leave me. You were his world. It was the good fortune of all who knew him to have been blessed by his presence. Prayers and blessings to you and your family.

Julianne Tamasy

June 8, 2016

Patrick was the consummate professional and team player. His efforts bought some of the finest students to Clark GSOM and brought the best out of the students he coached on the Clark basketball team. I'm grateful to have worked with him at Clark. I'm so sorry for the loss for his family and friends.

Todd Jarvis

June 8, 2016

Courtney and Family: May the love and peace of God be with you at this very difficult time. My sincere condolences on you loss.

Brother Stephen Comeau, CFX

June 8, 2016

Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this most saddening time. My God's peace enter your hearts and lives -- Pat sends that now to all of you -- with great abundance.

June 8, 2016

Rest in Peace fellow Pioneer, from SJ Alum Class of 74

Jeffrey & Christa LeBrun

June 8, 2016

Charlie and Linda,

Our hearts go out to you and your family for the loss of your son. Always know that he will be looking down on you and his love will be with you each day.

Craig & Kathy Dumont & Family

June 8, 2016

Our deepest condolences to the Oroszko Family.
We are so saddened to hear of Patrick's passing.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all of you at this most difficult time.

Lisa Mielnicki

June 8, 2016

Dear Linda and Charlie; My deepest sympathies for this terrible loss. May his memory be eternal!

June 8, 2016

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Cynthia & Richard Noel

June 8, 2016

Words cannot express how saddened we are to hear of the loss of Patrick. We will always remember Pat and have so many wonderful memories of our AAU Basketball years together. May the love of family and friends strengthen you in the days ahead. Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you. Love, Rick and Cindy Noel

Chris Perron

June 8, 2016

Patrick was a tremendous mentor to my son Justin Perron, who began coaching at Clark 1 year ago. His wit, candor and love for the game will always be a small trademark on the impact he had on Justin. Our sincerest condolences to Patrick's family and friends.

Anthony Salerno

June 8, 2016

Pat's strength and spirit will guide you at this most difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

David Kent

June 8, 2016

I worked on the 2004 McGovern campaign with Pat. Like so many others, I couldn't help but be in good mood when he was around. For years afterwards memories of Pat would pop up in my head at random times, and I'd smile or even start to laugh -- I'm sure a lot of strangers on the subway or the bus thought I was crazy guy laughing to myself, but if they had known Pat, they would have been laughing and smiling, too.

Oroszko and Price families, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.

-David Kent

A wife and mom

June 7, 2016

I am deeply sorry for the loss of your husband and dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Karen Esposito

June 7, 2016

So very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Treasure the memories that you all shared.

Sean Quinlivan

June 7, 2016

Pat always put a smile on your face. A person who impacted so many during the life he was given, both on and off the court. A great player and an even better person. His spirit will live on in all those he touched. No doubt. RIP

Aunt Terry and Uncle Dan Kelly

June 7, 2016

Court, I am so sorry for your loss. You are an amazing, dedicated woman and wife. You were both so lucky to have each other. Treasure the special moments to keep Pat's memories alive. We love you all so much!

Kristl Courtemanche

June 7, 2016

Linda and the Oroszko family - I am deeply sorry for your loss. Patrick was an accomplished man in career and family. My heart goes out to you all during this difficult time. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories you have.

Robin & Peter Muise

June 7, 2016

Sending our sincere sympathy, Courtney and Pat's entire family. There are no words, may you find comfort in our prayers and the love that never leaves.

Grace Carmark

June 7, 2016

Charlie, Linda, Chris, Courtney,Mary and all..I am so sad to hear of this loss and just want to offer my prayers and hugs to all of you during this difficult time. Love you all

Scott Metras

June 7, 2016

To the Family of Patrick:
I graduated with Patrick from St. John's and would run into him while we were both college recruiters. He and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Peter and Rebecka Lamarine

June 7, 2016

Courtney please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Colleen and Adam Polletta

June 7, 2016

We have truly lost one of the best. Such a tough loss but his legacy will live in ALL the lives he touched. Rest easy Pat, you are now at peace. We love you to the moon and all the way back.

Scott Mills

June 7, 2016

Courtney;
I am extremely sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.

Fran Langille

June 7, 2016

Charlie, Linda and family,
May warm thoughts and prayers surround and comfort you all during this sad, sad time. Sincere condolences, Fran Langille

June 7, 2016

Charlie and Linda.
so sorry for your loss.PAT WAS A REAL ALL STAR AND GREAT KID.

FRAN AND MARIANNE BALDINO

Lauren Bressette

June 7, 2016

We have lost a human being that allowed light to shine when darkness came. He was a true fighter and inspiration to us all and Courtney a hero of the battle they both fought. Although the war has been lost, we will always continue to fight and shine for our one and only Pat. We love you

Andrea Aiello

June 7, 2016

Courtney, everyone here at Clark and especially GSOM were devastated to hear the news and are so sorry for your loss. We want you to know we are a phone call, text, or email away and want to help in any way we can. There is a big (tall) hole here at the University.

Andrea & Pat Burke

June 7, 2016

Courtney, We are so very sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Karen King

June 7, 2016

You all are in our prayers during this time. Karen King & Jim Flynn

Pat Siimes

June 7, 2016

Linda you are in my thoughts and prayers. Deepest condolences.

Patrick Foley

June 7, 2016

I am so glad I got the pleasure to coach with Pat at Anna Maria for a couple of years. I am even happier that he became a great friend for the past twelve years. He was a wonderful guy. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

lynda clifford

June 7, 2016

Courtney, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Margaret Donoghue-Eddy

June 7, 2016

Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
Margaret Donoghue-Eddy & Bill Eddy

Tim Bibaud

June 7, 2016

My Deepest condolences. Please know that our prayers are with you. Many folks are sharing in this pain.

Karen Johnson

June 7, 2016

Our family is so sad for your loss, we never met Pat but felt as we did from our daughter Kasey who always spoke so highly of him over the past several years that she has known him. Such a loss for his family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with Courtney, Allison, Ryan and Pat's parents, brother and many loving friends

Connie Bartelson

June 6, 2016

Linda and Charlie, your whole family is in our prayers! God bless those little ones.
Connie and Bob Bartelson

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