Bill Patrick, age 81, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018. Beloved husband of 33 years to Dee Patrick. Loving father of Debbie (Frank) Moceri and William Gene Patrick III. Proud grandfather of Emily Wasserman, Vincent Moceri, and Natalie Moceri. Dear brother of Robert (Rosemary) Patrick, Marian (Dennis) Steinbach, Joan (Ray) Thor, John (Karen) Patrick, Gregory (Mary Ann) Patrick, and Michael (Randy Dixon) Patrick. Son-in-law of Lee Keller. Brother-in-law of Lori Keller and son Joshua. Treasured friend and confidant to many. Bill was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy who served in the Naval blockade during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He worked for almost 40 years at American Airlines, retiring as manager of air cargo. He was an avid woodworker, fisherman, baker and chef, who along with Dee, enjoyed hosting dinner parties for friends. Bill was an active member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in White Lake, where he served in countless volunteer roles, both formal and informal. He was charter member and Past Grand Knight of the St. Patrick Knights of Columbus Council No. 13319. Bill also was an active member of the Fr. John A. Hardon S.J. Assembly 3099 of the Knights of Columbus in Milford, where he was passionate about outreach to veterans in need. Memorials appreciated to the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund, P.O. Box 33099, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 48303. Memo line: Bill Patrick. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. (Rosary at 7:00 p.m.) on Friday, June 1, 2018 at the Elton Black and Son Funeral Home, 1233 Union Lake Road, White Lake. The funeral mass will at 11:00 a.m. (in state 10:00 a.m.) Saturday, June 2, 2018 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9086 Hutchins Road, White Lake. Rev. Thomas L. Meagher celebrant. Interment at All Saints Cemetery.
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