Alexander Joseph Patrick

Alexander Joseph "AJ" Patrick , 76 of Moreno Valley, California passed away on Friday, April 8, 2011, in Loma Linda, California . He was born on Tuesday, August 28, 1934 in Chicago , Illinois, to parents Alexander and Anna Patrick . AJ entered the Air Force after graduatung from Basic Military Training at Lackland AFB, Texas, and served our country honorably for 20 years as a electronic warfare maintenance specialist and superintendant. He retired as a Senior Master Sergeant. He also served in Da Nang, Republic of South Viet Nam as a Jolley Green Giant maintenance crew chief . Following his military service, he worked for General Dynamics for over 17 years. He was a Mason, an advid camper, loved golf, bowling, softball, and travelling. AJ was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years Angeline and both of his parents. He is survived by his son, Leonard Patrick, daughter-in-law Lynne Patrick, grandchildren Amanda and Matthew Patrick, friend Dorothy Sholer, and many other family and friends. He will forever be in our hearts. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Miller-Jones Mortuary located at 23618 Sunnymead Blvd. Moreno Valley, CA 92553 where a Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 from 4:00 - 8:00pm. A Graveside Service will take place at 1:00pm on Thursday, April 14,2011 at Riverside National Cemetery located at 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, CA 92518. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to the USAF Airman Heritage Museum in AJ's name. Contributions go to: Lackland Gateway Heritage Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 761422, San Antonio Texas, 78245-6422. Web address www.myairmanmuseum.org, or email [email protected], (210)-671-2211