Dear Joanne, Christina, & Patrick I am so very sorry about Pat. I loved him. I miss him already. He was one of my closest, dearest friends for 30 yrs. I have so many fond memories of "Big" Pat, the gentle giant. Camping trips. Clove Lakes. Golf outings(Pat really didn't enjoy golf, he just liked the "hanging with friends" part). Fishing. Card games. Ocean City. Concerts. Concerts & more Concerts. Never a bad time with Pat. He always had a smile on his face, and in the 30 yrs. that I've known him I can not recall him yelling, arguing or even being grumpy with us. The only thing bigger than he was was his heart & his love of his family. You guys should know that Pat always spoke highly of you. Pat loved you Joanne, & he adored Patrick & Christina. He loved you all very much. I will always remember my friend Pat. I'll miss his smile, his laugh, his big handshakes. I'll miss playing cards, & going to shows with him. I'll miss his stories(and we all know Pat could tell a story, & none were of the short variety.) Most of all I'll miss my dear friend. God Bless You Pat. CYA again one day my brother. Paul "Googs"

Joanne,Patrick and Christina, Our deepest condolences. We were so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. When we think of Pat we think of a very friendly and loving person who has been part of our family for many years in Staten Island and here in New Jersey. We have memories of how Pat and Austen shared so many stories (up until Dec. 23, 2010 at Joe's house) about their vegetable gardens (lenghty discussions about how to grow great tomatoes and cucumbers). I know Joe and Chris and the boys will miss him beyond words. You will be in our thoughts. We will remember Pat in our prayers. Austen and Nancy

Joann, Christina, Patrick, Florence, Billy and Shaun, I just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. The last Patrick and I spoke we were going to be friends on Facebook. Although separated by time and distance it was as though we had never been apart. I remember one summer when we all got together at Loon Lake and we tried to take Patrick water-skiing. He was so strong he pulled our boat backwards.!! Patrick will always be remembered as a caring, loving, funny and kind person. God Bless, Michael,Leigh and Ryan

JoAnne, Christina & Patrick - Not many people can light up a room when they enter it = Pat was one of those people. I will miss that big bear hug that he would give us when he saw us. We have so many great memories of him hanging out til all hours of the night in the Smalleys back yard! And every year going to Freehold day and hanging out all together with our families. I loved hearing all of his stories. I can NEVER remember seeing him without a smile on his face. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was just such a great man - who will surely be missed by all ): Nanette, Vinnie and Joey

Joanne, Christina, Patrick, Florence, Billy, Shaun we are shocked and share your sorrow at Pat's passing. Loving, caring, level headed, family man is the best I can describe my cousin and first baby sitting job in 1962. Although miles kept us physically apart, after a minute on the phone it felt like time and distance disappeared. He will remain in our hearts and prayers. John & the Girls

Dear Joanne, We are so sorry to learn of Patrick's passing. He was a good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Patrick and Christina during your time of sorrow. Always, Connie, Monica & Kinzie McCarthy Wichita, KS

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on Pat's passing. He was such a nice man and he will be sorely missed in the lives of all he touched, including those who sat with him in the stands at Freehold Township and the players who he always encouraged. The Bitsko Family

We were so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. Our heartfelt condolences to you, Florence and the rest of your family. We will remember you in our prayers.

Joanne, I am saddened to here of Pat's passing. I will always have fond memories of Pat and I in our High School years of hanging out and coming of age together. You and your children will have all my prayers that you may come to terms with this tragedy.

Pat was a great man. He always knew how to make you laugh and out a smile on your face. He took great care of his family and was like a second father to me. I'll never forget him.