Thomas D. Patterson, 85 of Monaca passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, October 25, 2019.
He was the son of the late Thomas W. Patterson and Janet Yardic. He attended Aliquippa High School and served in the United States Navy and retired with over 30 years with J. L. Steel. Thomas was an avid lover of horse racing and bowling which he bowled a 300 game in his 60’s. This accomplishment was second only to his love of family.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Patricia (Dydek) Patterson, three sisters; Linda, Carol and Janet, and a son in law Edward Durinsky.
Thomas is survived by four children: Chanda (Edward) Kovach, Thomas L. (Traci) Patterson, Tara Durinsky, and Nikki Miklos, two siblings; Jackie Konarski, and Rick Yardic, ten grandchildren; Dionna, Daria, Justin, Randy, Eddie, Jordan, Lecksi, Tommy, Taylor, and Taryn, and six great grandchildren; Corrina, Ariyah, Jace, Layla, Eddie, and Carolina.
Friends will be received on Monday, October 28, 2019 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 10:30 am. Interment with full military honors by the Beaver County Special Unit will follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Hopewell Township.
The family would like to thank Gallagher Hospice for their excellent care of their father.
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