David Michael Patchen

It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of David Michael Patchen of

Pompano Beach, Florida on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at the age of 81. He was born on

November 19, 1943 in Port Chester, New York. He grew up in Mamaroneck with his three

siblings in their family home. He graduated from Mamaroneck High School with the class of

1961.

Dedicated to maintenance and groundskeeping, he worked for the Brewster Central School

District for 35 years while residing in Poughkeepsie. An avid bass fisherman, he proudly

maintained his Bassmaster membership successfully bringing home the first place trophy for

several Black Rock Bass Busters tournaments.

Upon retirement, David moved to Florida and took up golfing, mastering the course in his

backyard. He loved playing cards, computer games, and casino games. Charismatic and

playful, he made friends easily, brought joy to children, and was always ready to lend a helping

hand.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Catarina Florence Marino Patchen, brother, Joseph

Patchen Jr., daughters, Lori Patchen and Cynthia Patchen D’Ottavio, and father, Joseph Steven

Patchen. He is survived by his brother, Jeffrey Patchen, sister, Debra Patchen Johnston, son,

David Patchen Jr., daughter, Kimberly Patchen, grandchildren, Alexandra Gilroy Mandigo,

Danielle D’Ottavio Brumley, Cynthia Gilroy, Katy Pelliccotti, Braydon Brownie, and Samuel

Bremer, great grandchildren, Merrick Mandigo, Natalie Brumley, Nolan Gilroy, Nathan Gilroy and

Wesley Rockefeller, nephews, Jeffrey Patchen Jr., Stephen Patchen and Joey Johnston, nieces,

Jennifer Patchen and Keely Albero, close friends including Sal Pennini, John Agro, and Edward

Swidinski, and a few cousins dear to him.

The family would like to thank David’s team of doctors for their care and treatment of his lung

cancer as well as the neighbors of Leisureville for the compassion they’ve shown for him in his

final days. The outpouring of sympathies and aid is evident of his place in the hearts of others.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of the Life of David Michael Patchen with

tentative reservations at Leisureville Clubhouse on Saturday, March 22nd at 11:00 am. RSVP

your name and number of guests to kimberly@createsincerely.com if you’d like to attend.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his honor to the Lung Cancer Initiative

whose mission is to support research, education, and networking as a way to increase

survivorship. https://lungcancerinitiative.org/donate/

Copy Credit Kimberly Patchen

Photo Credit Robert D'Ottavio

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