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Dedicated to Father Pat 1922 - 2007

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Bill Patterson		 Father William Patterson
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William C. Patterson Registry		 Father Pat - the younger!
Father Pat - the younger!

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202ND MILITARY POLICE COMPANY 09-Oct-2007 23:45
It is with great sadness that I send to you the sad news of the death of a very special man. He was known at Father Bill to some, to others he was Father Pat. To everyone he was unlike any other. He lived his life in service to others at all times. The gospel at his funeral was from Matthew 5:1-12a; the Beatitudes. It is the story of his life. Those of us left behind rejoice for we know that his reward will be great in heaven! Father never threw ANYTHING away and so we took the return address labels from BOXES of correspondence and addressed these letters to all of you because we knew that you would like to know of his passing. He loved hearing from friends and relatives. Many of you sent checks and cash for tuition assistance or Masses. Money was always carefully distributed to all the appropriate places. That makes all of you part of his wonderful legacy. For the hundreds (thousands) of people that he helped, thank you. The church was standing room only, the choir loft was packed to the gills and there were 25 priests, including the Bishop in attendance at the Funeral Liturgy of Father William Christopher Patterson; priest, advisor, friend, humble servent. Donations can be made in his name to Notre Dame Schools, 2220 Sunrise Avenue, Portsmouth, OH 45662 or St. Joseph Monastery, 2311 Stockham Lane, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662.
202ND MILITARY POLICE COMPANY 09-Oct-2007 23:34
PATTERSON Father William C. Patterson, 85, of Portsmouth, died September 19, 2007, at Hillview Retirement Center in Portsmouth. He was born May 2, 1922, to the late William and Wilma Forro Patterson in Cleveland, Oh. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy at St. Charles Seminary, and studied theology at Mt. St. Mary of the West, Norwood. He was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Michael J. Reedy on May 26, 1951, at St. Joseph Cathedral in Columbus. During his years of service as a priest, Father Patterson served as an assistant at St. Mary, Columbus; St. Mary and St. Peter in Chillicothe; and Associate Pastor at St. Mary and Holy Redeemer parishes in Portsmouth. He was Pastor at St. Joseph La Rue Church of the Atonement, Crooksville, St. Gabriel Church, Columbus and St. Monica Church, New Boston. Father Patterson also served as a Chaplain at the Federal Reformatory, Chillicothe and Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, Lucasville. He was an instructor at Marion Catholic High School, Marion, Notre Dame High School, Portsmouth and served as Chaplain for the Notre Dame High School Football Team and was Chaplain at St. Joseph Monastery, Portsmouth until his retirement in 2005. He was a World War II Army Veteran. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Marge Patterson, Cleveland; several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers and 1 sister. Calling hours will be Sunday from 6-9 p.m. and Monday 9-10:45 a.m. with Recitation of Rosary at 8 p.m. Sunday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Portsmouth, where Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday 11 a.m. with Bishop Frederick Campbell officiating. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Columbus. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Notre Dame Schools and St. Joseph Monastery, both in Portsmouth, Oh. Arrangements under the direction of MELCHER FUNERAL HOME, Portsmouth.
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