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PATRICK McDONOUGH Obituary

PATRICK WILLIAM McDONOUGH
Of McLean, VA, age 68, died on Monday, February 5, 2018 from brain cancer. He was from Lowell, MA, born June 24, 1949. He leaves behind his devoted wife, Mary Ellen McDonough; and three children, Allison Blaisdell (Tim), Megan McDonough (Diego Saez-Gil), and Brendan; four siblings and two grandchildren. He worked for the Internal Revenue Service for 40 years as a former Director of Practice, and former Executive Director of the Joint Board Enrollment of Actuaries. He was a Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps, Ret. Reserved. Because of his professional achievements & contributions to Marine Corps Law of War Program, he was awarded the Legion of Merit. He was an active volunteer for many years with the McLean Little League. A Visitation will be held Sunday, February 11, 2018 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Murphy Funeral Home, Falls Church, VA. A Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m., Monday, February 12, 2018 at St. Luke's Catholic Church, McLean, VA. Burial will follow at Fairfax Memorial Park.

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 10, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for PATRICK McDONOUGH

19 Entries

Karen Sullivan

December 5, 2023

I am sorry

Pat with horse mid 70s. We rode together often.

Leo Sandy

January 18, 2020

Pat and I rode together often. He loved horses.

Michael Manifor

February 12, 2018

Pat, Godspeed to you on your journey. Mary Ellen, my sincere condolences go out to you and the McDonough clan. I enjoyed the time with Pat over at my house discussing the finer side of collecting items from the history of the Corps. We traded many items together. I gave him a book last year on the EGA and I hope it helped provide him some comfort in his last days, we shared a kindred spirit with our collections and passion. I know his presence will be missed at the FC Little League and by all he touched. Semper Fi!

Marianne Mulcahey

February 11, 2018

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. He is gone too soon. These are very sad times and I hope that you will think of happier days.

Patrick Sullivan

February 10, 2018

My late wife Mary Kay worked with Pat McDonough, and I also had the pleasure of getting to know him. A wonderful man, gone far too soon. My deepest sympathies to Mary Ellen and to the McDonough family.

a loved one

Sent Flowers

February 10, 2018

Dearest Mary Ellen and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss of Patrick. He had a contagious Irish smile and was easily entertained by his loving wife and her zany friends. His gift of laughter and acceptance of our hilarious skits at your many St. Patricks Day, Halloween and Easter celebrations was one of his finest gifts. A man who truly loved life, laughter and family, as well as his strong faith in God. My loving and broken heart is with you.
With thoughts and prayers,
Terri O'Neil Berthier

February 9, 2018

I met Pat in 1976 and we worked at the same law firm for about six months before he took off to Washington D.C. in search of a more meaningful and rewarding job. I was new to Lowell, and he welcomed me; we hit it off, and his circle of friends became my circle of friends. I took over his spot in the weekly tennis tournament with that group of friends. We stayed in touch over the years. I was one of the all-too-small group from Lowell to attend his wedding. We also had a Boston College connection. I always sent him a Christmas card with a newsletter, and he always called me a couple weeks later to say hello and fill me in on what the family and he had been doing. Pat was always comfortable to be with, even from miles away. I miss him. There is a hole in my heart. My best wishes to his family.

Christopher W. Kita

Annie McDonough

February 9, 2018

Some of my favorite memories from childhood are those spent with Patrick and the McDonough family at Hampton Beach. I will never forget the Les Miserables sing alongs, trips to the York Beach amusement park and meals at Yokens. Mary Ellen, Allison, Megan, and Brendan, my thoughts are with you, Patrick will be missed greatly.

February 9, 2018

Pat had a quiet strength, a generous spirit and a love of military history, Little League and most of all his family. These were the things you quickly learned about Pat and the things you could count on not to change. We will always miss him and thank you his family for sharing him with us. May God keep you in His care and bring you peace.

Carol A. Campbell
Director, IRS Return Preparer Office

LaTarsha Parks

February 8, 2018

I worked with Pat for a few years in the Washington National Office for the Joint Board. He was a very kind, patient and smart person. His love for historical military items was unmatched. He sparked the interest of many who would have never given it a second thought. He encouraged others around him to always learn something new everyday. My fondest memory of him was his punctuality. Pat would never be late for Anything and that is something we would always smile about!! He will be truly missed

Julia Sullivan

February 7, 2018

My mom, Mary Kay Sullivan, worked with Mr. McDonough and had wonderful, warm, happy stories about their time together and the joy and humor he brought to all situations. What an exceptionally wonderful husband and father, with an amazing family. Mary Ellen, Allison, Megan, and Brendan, I am so sorry for your loss.

Dolores Everett

February 7, 2018

I first knew Patrick through our employer, the U. S. Treasury. The professional relationship evolved into a deep personal friendship for my husband and myself. His unselfish caring and dedication to ethical and professional matters was without equal. But, his love and dedication to his family rose above all.

Mary Downs

February 7, 2018

Pat was an exceptional public servant, both in the Marines, in which he was so proud to have been a part, and in the civil service he served so well for many years. He met with me and others at the American Academy of Actuaries throughout his years as ED of the JBEA, and he was unfailingly intelligent and helpful and perceptive about every matter we ever discussed. He understood the meaning of, and the contributions public service makes to the American public. He will be greatly missed in his professional life, as I'm sure he will be in his personal life. Please know that the Academy members, and I personally, offer our most sincere sympathy to his wonderful family, and his many colleagues, about whom he often spoke.
Mary Downs

Carl Shalit

February 7, 2018

I've known and worked with Pat for many years, he as the Executive Director of the Joint Board and I as the chair of the Advisory Committee. We also spent many hours talking about his love for historical military items and even more his love for Little League. He will be sorely missed.

Peggy Shannon MD

February 6, 2018

Patrick was such a good man. He fell in love with Mary Ellen from the day they first met. He was a loving father and family was what he lived for. He will be missed.

Maria Sarli

February 6, 2018

I worked with Pat a bit on a committee of pension actuaries that advise the Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries (of which he was Executive Director). He was a wonderfully interesting, kind and funny man. Our meetings are not the same without him and we miss him.

Eric Chase

February 6, 2018

Pat was loved by all. As a fellow Marine, he always brought dignity and class to our otherwise uncivilized group. We will miss him. Semper Fi, Pat

Kevin McEvily

February 6, 2018

There never was a truer or a kinder friend. May his memory be eternal. Semper fidelis.

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