Patrick Pat Gavin McPherson

Patrick Gavin McPherson, 38, passed away on January 30, 2015 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness, he was surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Stephanie A. (DeCecco) McPherson. Born in Arlington, VA, he was a son of Gregory D. McPherson and the late Christine (Hourigan) McPherson.

He was the devoted father of Connor C. McPherson; brother of Kathleen H. McPherson and her husband Keith Barrette, Maureen A. McPherson, Margaret E. McPherson and her fiancé Joshua Gallo; son-in-law of Phil and Paula DeCecco.

Pat was a 1994 graduate of North Smithfield High School and following high school graduated from Norwich University, Summa Cum Laude. He was employed by Wellington Management Company as a Portfolio Analyst. Pat cherished his time with his son, sharing his love of Boy Scouts and was Connor’s Tiger Den Leader. Pat was an avid Boston sports fan, especially the New England Patriots.

Visitation will be held Thursday, 5-8 p.m. with his funeral Friday at 9 a.m. from the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Augustine Church, 639 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Connor C. McPherson Scholarship Fund, c/o Pawtucket Credit Union, 1617 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, RI 02904-4209.