Kevin O’Brien
March 27, 1963—September 11, 2021
Highland Falls, NY
Kevin O’Brien of Highland Falls, NY was born in Spring Valley, NY on March 27, 1963. He passed away on September 11, 2021 after a long and valiant battle with Huntington’s Disease, never giving in or even acknowledging it. No matter how great the challenge he continued to be positive. Until the very end, whenever he was asked how he was doing, his response was, “I’m doing great”.
Kevin truly loved sports and coaching. In Highland Falls he coached youth teams in basketball, softball, baseball and soccer. He also coached basketball at Storm King Prep. He was a huge fan of Army athletics, the Mets, Knicks, Rangers, Giants and St. John’s. Most of all Kevin loved Pearl River and his Pirates. He would regularly be seen on the fields and in the gym rooting for his Pirates and meeting friends. He was a long time and popular sports official, umpiring softball and refereeing basketball. He was an outstanding athlete and enjoyed playing well into adulthood. He loved sports, music, hiking, biking but most of all his children Angela and Joseph on whom the sun rose and set.
Although Kevin lived in Highland Falls, he truly never left Pearl River. He loved the town and never missed a weekend or and event, meeting his many friends, having a beer and listening to music at the Gentle Giant.
Kevin is predeceased by his mother, Norma Rossano. In addition to his children, he is survived by his father Tom, stepmother Sandy, brother Tom (Brenda), sisters Jean Talman and Christine O’Brien, Uncle Bill and Aunt Judy, Aunt Maria, his former wife and loving friend Ganeene, nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends.
The family takes solace from the wonderful support and kindness Kevin received from so many during his long battle. In particular, they are grateful to Bill Madden who is the epitome of a true friend and Kevin Houston and Mike Bade for their thoughtfulness and countless acts of support of Kevin and family. The family is also grateful to the staff at the Huntington’s Unit at The Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center, Mt. Sinai Hospital and The Joe Raso Hospice Residence.
A Mass of Christian burial was held 10:30 AM Friday at St. Aedan R. C. Church, Pearl River. Visiting was Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home Inc.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to one of the following charities, Huntington’s Disease Society, 505 Eighth Ave, Suite 902, NY, NY 10018; Team KJ. (Fight HD) PO Box 1222, Pearl River, NY 10965, or The Dan Sullivan Foundation, 12 Lombardi Road, Pearl River, NY 10965.
George Edward Patterson
November 9, 1965—December 21, 2020
Chambersburg, PA
George Edward Patterson, age 55, suddenly and unexpectedly passed from this life to the next on Monday, December 21, 2020.
George was born November 9, 1965 in Chambersburg, PA to Sue Ann (Moyer/Patterson) Day and Frank Edward Patterson.
George is a 1983 graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School. He obtained a BS in Chemistry from the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point in 1989 and a Doctorate in Medicine from the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS) in 1993. Prior to entering USMA, George served as a PFC in the United States Army working as a Chemical Laboratory Specialist. Upon graduation from USUHS George remained on active duty as a Family Medicine Physician serving in various medical/leadership roles for 21 years and retired with the rank of Colonel in 2014.
During his Army career George was awarded the following medals and honors: Army Service Ribbon (2 times), Marksman Qualification Badge with Hand Grenade, Sharpshooter Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16), Meritorious Service Medal (6 times), Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Parachutist Badge.
Upon retirement from active-duty George continued to serve until his death as a Physician in government service at the Mark Connelly Clinic at Fort Gordon, GA. George maintained membership with the United Methodist Church throughout his numerous duty assignments with his most recent membership being at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Aiken, SC.
George’s passions and pastimes included: singing; hunting; playing soccer, golf (3 holes in one); and card games (mostly poker); and he was an avid football fan of West Point, Penn State and the Pittsburgh Steelers. His greatest passion was collecting friends and serving people, and he did this everywhere he went. George also maintained membership at the Reserve Club at Woodside Plantation, Aiken, SC.
George was preceded in death by his father; his brother, Daniel; and his mother.
He is survived by his loving wife, Anita (Swanger) Patterson; his sons, G. Aaron (Rachel) of Highland Falls, NY and Seth Edward (Jasmine) of Dallas, GA; four grandchildren, Connor David, Alaric Edward, Grayson Leo, and Quinn Avery: and his sister, Crystal (Patterson) Mitchell of Mechanicsburg, PA.
Services will take place on Monday, October 18, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the West Point Cemetery at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation, or Can Hope of South Carolina.
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