Richard Patchen

Richard L. Patchen, 86, of 115 Parkside Drive Limestone, NY, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024, at UPMC Hamot in Erie.

Born on February 10, 1938, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Leslie B. and Helen M. (Hughes) Patchen. He graduated from Bradford High School in 1956.

On April 23, 1960, in Limestone, NY, he married Mary "Mickey" A. (Clark) Patchen, who survives.

On September 7, 1960, he enlisted in the United States Army and served until his honorable discharge on August 21, 1963.

Richard worked at Dresser Manufacturing, Allegany Electronics, Corning and he worked at RW Torrey Contracting for 40 years. He was a member of the Limestone American Legion and the Southern Tier Power Squadron.

Surviving is his wife Mickey of 64 years, and special nephews Kelley Clark, and Andy Cullen, special nieces Karla Rounsville, Regina Stapleton, Kim Harrington, Kayann Cervola, and Deb Clark, and several more nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by his parents, two nephews, Kevin P. Clark and Michael Cullen and his infant brother Charles Patchen and may aunts and uncles.

Friends will be received on Friday, November 22, 2024, from Noon to 1:30 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 372 East Main St., where at 1:30 pm, funeral services will be held with Rev. Eric Kessel, Pastor, of Farmersville Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery in Limestone where military honors will be accorded with the United States Army and Limestone American Legion Post 1560 honor guards.

Memorial contributions if desired may be made to the McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113 Bradford, PA 16701 or the Limestone Volunteer Fire Department.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Aunt Mick my heart hurts for you. RIP Uncle Dick. Love you both very much ????
— Andrew William Cullen

To family of Richard. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. May God bless.
— Larry an Suzie Fox

So very sorry condolences to and
— Lawrence Marianne Lucco

I’m so sorry Aunt Mick. Uncle Dick was a gem and we will miss him so much. I’m so glad a couple of my kids got to know him as well. I love you!
— Reggie

My Condolences to Mick and family. Remembering many good years with DICK ,MICK ,Tom and our boys who called them AUNT Mick and Uncle Dick May he RIP
— ERNESTINE WOODS

Mickey, I’m very sorry for your loss.
— Denise Heimbach Strouse

Oh Mickey, I am so saddened to hear of Dick''s passing. It has been a few years, but my mom, Joan Wolford worked with him at Torrey''s. Such a great man. My thoughts and prayers to you.
— Jodi L Rice

Mickey we are in Florida and Jeff told us of Dick’s passing. We are so sorry. He was always so nice to us and you two were always sweet together. 64 years wow that is remarkable. Must feel like part of you went with him. We are thinking of you. Take care, love John & Bonnie
— Bonnie spry

My heartfelt condolences ??
— Joan Miller Burke

Condolences

  • Aunt Mick my heart hurts for you. RIP Uncle Dick. Love you both very much ????

    — Andrew William Cullen
  • To family of Richard. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. May God bless.

    — Larry an Suzie Fox
  • So very sorry condolences to and

    — Lawrence Marianne Lucco
  • I’m so sorry Aunt Mick. Uncle Dick was a gem and we will miss him so much. I’m so glad a couple of my kids got to know him as well. I love you!

    — Reggie
  • My Condolences to Mick and family. Remembering many good years with DICK ,MICK ,Tom and our boys who called them AUNT Mick and Uncle Dick May he RIP

    — ERNESTINE WOODS