Don Patch

Don Patch, 71, of Johnson City passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016. He was predeceased by his parents Claude and Mary Patch and his brother Robert Patch. He is survived by his loving wife Jacki, sons Donald Patch and Christopher (Kim) Patch; his stepsons Brian (Dawn) James and Jason James; grandchildren Monica, Alexandra and Lucianna Patch and Taylor, Hunter and Delana James; a great granddaughter Shealyn; He is also survived by his brother Ronald (Linda) Patch; and countless sisters and brothers-in law, cousins, nieces and nephews. Don was an US Air Force Veteran and was stationed in Libya and Germany, and was a member of the American Legion Post #1305. He was a retired employee of IBM Owego and also worked for CTG, Bathfitters and the Broome County Arena as a Red Coat. Don loved to golf and enjoyed traveling to many places, but most of all he enjoyed his time spent with his wife looking at the ocean from his chair in North Wildwood, NJ. He was always there to help a friend or neighbor in need and will be dearly missed. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 11, 2016, 11am at the Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango Street, Port Dickinson, NY with Rev. John R. Martinichio officiating, the burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 4-7pm. In lieu of flowers those wishing kindly consider memorial contributions to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.