John Patrick, 84, 271 Marvin Street, Wilcox, died, Thursday afternoon, Dec. 13, 2018 at UPMC-Kane Community Hospital, Kane following a brief illness.

John was born on Jan. 12, 1934 in Wilcox, son of John and Mary Yankovich Patrick, Sr. He married Billie N. Willow on July 3, 1954, in Kane; she survives. He was a lifelong resident of Wilcox and attended Wilcox High School.

John was a member of St. Anne's Church, Wilcox Fire Department, Wilcox American Legion, and the Wilcox Sportsmen's Club. He was devoted to his wife and family, he loved to garden, go fishing or just sit on his porch or have beers at the club.

He had worked at the Wilcox Tannery and the Wilcox Garage for many years. He retired from Keystone Carbon Co. in 1997 but continued to work part-time after his retirement at Cameron Diversified Products for over 10 years.

John is survived by his beloved wife at home, three children: John "Cliff" Patrick and his wife, Michele, of Johnsonburg; Steve Patrick and his wife, Debbie, of Johnsonburg; and Kellie Patrick Gates and her husband, Gary, of Ithaca, New York; by five grandchildren: Renee, Mrs. Phil Matunga; Danielle, Mrs. Noah Wikander; Aaron Patrick and his fiancee, Carlea Ulrich; Sara, Mrs. Corey McCabe; and Matthew Patrick; and by six great-grandchildren: Hunter, Caleb and Aiden Wikander; and Tessa, Kyla and Bria McCabe. He is also survived by three sisters: Anne, Mrs. Warren Nelson of Jamestown, New York; Helen Carlson of Columbus, Ohio; and Mary Murray of North Ridgeville, Ohio; and Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. He was predeceased by her parents, brothers, Andy, Mike and Frank, and a sister, Margaret.

A Mass of Christian Burial for John Patrick will be conducted at the Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg on Monday, Dec. 17, at 10 a.m. with Rev. David Wilson, pastor, officiating.
Interment will be private. There will be no visitation.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Anthony F. Ferragine Funeral Home, 401 Chestnut Street, Johnsonburg.
If desired, memorial contributions should be made to the Wilcox Fire Dept. 84 Lawrence St., Wilcox, PA 15870 or to the Wilcox Library 105 Clarion St., Wilcox, PA 15870.