Was loving husband of almost 50 years to Ellen McCoy, loving father to Michael Sullivan (Demetria) Ellen Jean Kiefer (Zachary) and Patricia Cadwell (Christopher). Loving grandfather to Owen and Grant Sullivan, Beckett, Liam and Stella Kiefer, and Ellen Cadwell and Joshua Sinclair. Loving brother to Dennis Sullivan (deceased) and loving Brother in law to James McCoy.
As an evangelist Patrick used sports to bring neighborhood youth to Christ at Grandale Presbyterian church in Detroit, Plymouth Rd. and Greenfield area, for 30 plus years. He coached softball and basketball to PeeWees, Intermediate and Senior boys. Took youth to their sports tournaments and summer camping trips to the Monroe KOA.
When Grandale Presbyterian Church closed he threw his support into the sports and neighborhood programs at Grandale Salvation Army which was just around the corner. He volunteered as bell ringer for Salvation Army after Thanksgiving wearing his Santa hat to go with his white beard and mustache for several years until his health prevented him from continuing.
He served in several positions in the Northwest Inter-Church Athletic Association (NWICAA) a non-denominational league, serving northwest Detroit and suburbs.
Pat was also a Vietnam Navy Veteran and served in 1968-69.
He was also the Union Steward during his employment for the City of Detroit, at the Southwest Pumping Station in Allen Park. He retired as Senior Water Plant Operator after 39 years.
Patrick loved traveling with his wife, Ellen, to 49 states, Ireland, Scotland, Venice, Italy, Athens Greece, Istanbul Turkey, Belize and Cozemel.
Visitation on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 from 2PM-8PM at Harry J. Will Funeral Home in Livonia. Funeral service, Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 11AM (in state 10AM) at Ward Church Northville: 40000 Six Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48168.
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