Dear Cindy and family,

I'm so sorry for your loss. You're in my prayers.

To the beautiful Patterson Family,

Wish to thank everyone again for being such wonderful neighbors since 1974!

Will never forget that frightful night of the exploding transformers on both Vanderveer and 524. Again I wish to thank you for riding over with your cart so my 90+ year old dad would have a comfortable seat to sit on till the police had informed all when it was safe to return home. Will never forget this generosity along with other special moments during the fall festival and choosing which flowers to buy.

You and yours are a real treasure!

Love to all,.........Susan and Charles Sona.

I learned many o life lessons from my Uncle Don: how to make our RC cars fast, how to catch waves in Manasquan & how to keep it real and love life! There was no such thing as a quick stop at the farm...an hour later you were still there on a stool or hangin around a greenhouse in a fun conversation. If u didnt leave smarter than u came then you blew it bc u must not have been paying attention!! A true gentleman our family will miss u greatly! Thanks for all the lessons & memories!

My condolences to the whole Patterson family. It was truly an honor to grow up as a teenager with a man like Uncle Don by your side helping you along in your everyday goals and struggles. I will always remember the Sheppard he was to me. There are some special memories that continue to roll through my mind. It was he who taught me to drive a tractor, a stick shift (floor and column),

the way to hand wash a car correctly, and how to completely hand paint the inside of a school bus only to name a few things. Uncle Don you will surly be missed but your legacy will last forever. Rest in peace my brother and friend.

May u always hear your father’s words of wisdom guiding you!

I feel so blessed I got to know him Sharing in your sadness I will miss him too.

God bless the Patterson family

Sincerely Patti Normand

Good bye old Friend. I will miss you

Richard and family,

Sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sending my love! Christian Patterson

Please accept our most heartfelt condolences. We the members of the Disabled American Veterans of Chapter #74 in Freehold have lost a true friend but we will never forget Don's kindness. He was truly a good person and a good patriot.

I am so very saddened by his passing. I will miss my friend. He was a wonderful man. I will forever miss our talks and his stories. He was always looking for that damn ring in my finger...You were a very special person with a wonderful sense of humor .Rest in peace my friend...until next time. I will miss you ❤️

Uncle Don has been role model for the Patterson Family for his whole life. Always giving ,working hard and helping family and friends with so many endeavors. I have so many fond memories growing up and spending time with him over the past 70+ years. He was never at a loss of humor and shared so much of it recently on Facebook. RIP Don and hope we meet again if I go in the right direction(up). Wayne Patterson

To Alan and family, as you push through these days of mourning the loss of your dad, grandfather... may you find peace in the memories and love of such an amazing, iconic, joyous man. My heartfelt sympathy, and prayers for courage to carry on the Patterson family traditions. Your neighbor, Anne-Marie Oliver

Sending thoughts and prayers to you all. I just viewed the video....what wonderful family memories you have of your Dad. Hoping that your memories will comfort you in the days ahead.. Love, Cousin Debbie and John

Dear Alan and family, I am so very sorry for your loss of your dad.

I’ve been visiting the farm for more years then I can remember to buy beautiful flowers and he was always a breath of fresh air to see. A kind, gentle soul who will be greatly missed.

Rest In Peace mr Patterson.

Thoughts and prayers to the family,

Sincerely, dana vaccaro

RONALD KENDIG WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE PATTERSON FAMILY ON THEIR LOSS OF A GREAT FATHER,GRANDPOP AND MOST OF TO ME,DON WAS A FANTASTIC FRIEND .MANY COLD/,HOT NIGHTS SPENT IN THE SHOP WORKING AND PREPARING RACE CARS FOR THE NEXT RACE.DON UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN REST IN PIECE MY FRIEND.

We are so sorry for your lost. Your dad was a great man and friend. He would always ask talk to you about Howell Twp. and how you were doing at your job. He always had time to talk to you even when he saw you in jersey freeze for dinner.

My family and I are so sorry for the loss of your wonderful Dad. Everyday when I would see Mr Patterson on his tractor, I would smile....... God gave him a wonderful life with his wife, children and grandchildren!!! He was so blessed!

We send our warmest sympathy to your family during this time of sorrow. I hope all your memories of him will always put smiles on your faces!!

Love......The Favilla Family