Patrick O'Neill

Patrick M. O'Neill, 26, of Columbia, MD died October 14, 2013. He was born on April 12, 1987 in Baltimore and grew up in Columbia where he graduated from Wilde Lake High School in 2005. Patrick was a big sports fan. He played soccer, baseball, lacrosse, and his all time favorite – hockey. After serving a short time in the U.S Army, Patrick went on to work for Target where he quickly moved up the corporate ladder. There, he became one of only a few Target employees in the country without a college education to be promoted to a position requiring a Bachelor’s degree.

Patrick is survived by his mother Patricia O’Neill; his father John O’Neill; his brothers Gary and Richard Mileski; his sisters Patricia Mileski and Jennifer O’Neill; his late brother Joseph Mileski; and his niece Jayla Yarborough. He is also survived by many friends including his closest friends, Nicholas Hutchins and Ryan Tishkevich.

Arrangements are being handled by Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., 5555 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, MD 21045. The funeral will be held there on Monday, October 21st, with viewing beginning at 9 am and services starting at 10 am; burial will follow at Columbia Memorial Park on Route 108.

The family is accepting donations to help pay for funeral expenses. If you would like to donate, you may do so by clicking on the following link: http://www.gofundme.com/4uygdk

Online condolences may be made at www.witzkefuneralhomes.com