Patrick McCoy

November 20th, 1947 - January 4th, 2015

Patrick passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Nursing Home, Saskatoon on Sunday, January 4th, 2015.  He was born in Prszemysl, in Poland.  Father Patrick was ordained June 22nd, 1975 into the order of the Black Franciscans.  He served as parish priest in Poland, until his exile to France in 1984 as a political refugee. He then came to the Diocese of Peterborough, Ontario  and in 1988 he joined the Archdiocese of Regina where he served in a variety of parishes. In 2005, Father Patrick moved to Saskatoon due to health issues. In 2007, he was appointed chaplain at St. Ann's Senior Citizen Village in Saskatoon and remained there until April 2012 when he retired due to failing health. Father Patrick then became a resident of St. Joseph's Ukrainian Catholic Home where he resided until his death. Father Patrick's hobbies included coin, stamp and "pen" collecting.  He was also a member of the Toast Masters Club since 1982. Special thanks to Dr. Barton and the Renal staff at St.Paul’s Hospital, Dr. James and staff at the ICU and 5th Floor, RUH and the Sisters and staff at St. Joseph's Nursing Home. The Vigil for Father Patrick was held on Sunday, January 11 in the Chapel at St. Joseph's Nursing Home and the Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, January 12, 2015 at St. Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church.  This notice was the request of Father Patrick.  Memorial donations may be made to Parish Nursing Ministry - Saskatoon c/o St. Philip Neri Parish 1902 Munroe Avenue South S7J 1R8. Arrangements in care of John Schachtel - MOURNING GLORY FUNERAL SERVICES (306-978-5200) www.mourningglory.ca