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PATRICK McQUAID Obituary


PATRICK EDWARD McQUAID  
Born January 31, 1977 in Washington, DC and died November 21, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Patrick graduated from Field School; attended University of Maryland in College Park; and designed computer systems. Patrick was married to Heidi Schaefer with a son, Nesta McQuaid. He was the son of Carla and Bill McQuaid with three brothers, Michael, Dan and David. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, december 14, 2013 at Blessed Sacrament Church, 3630 Quesada St NW. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at any branch of Capital One: Account 1373150114 for Nesta McQuaid.

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 12, 2013.

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Jenny Eisenberg

December 23, 2013

My heart goes out to the McQuaid family as you mourn Patrick. Carla, I am thinking of you and sending you my love and prayers.

Roberta Hantgan

December 18, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. All my condolences and wishes for solace. With much love, Roberta

December 14, 2013

I wish I could be with you today and for many days to follow. I'm very sad about the loss of Patrick for all of you. Sending love and peace to all the McQuaids.
Nicki Sadow-Hasenberg

vanessa moore

December 13, 2013

To the family: Precious Memories of Patrick will lift you out of sorrow and refill your hearts with gladness

Patricia Toles

December 13, 2013

Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Patrick was an amazing individual and father and I felt I knew him just by listening to Carla Talk about him. My sincerest condolences.

Susan Hildner

December 13, 2013

I know how heartbraking the loss of a child can be having experienced it in 2012 when my son died. I can only say that your memories will be great comfort and I wish you peace.

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