Mr. Patrick J. Dwyer

Patrick J. Dwyer passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025. Born March 20, 1934, he was the forever devoted husband of Andrea Delarm Dwyer for 66 beautiful years. He is survived by his seven loving children and their spouses: Patti and Randy Cook of Beekmantown, NY; Dan Dwyer of Lansing, NY; Kathy and John O'Donnell of Lincoln, NH; Mike Dwyer and Adele Turzillo of Laytonsville, MD; Mary Ellen and Bruce Barber of Lansing, NY; Karen Scarborough of Cumberland, RI; and Ken and Suzanne Dwyer of Rockville Centre, NY. He is also survived by his brother James Dwyer of Vienna, VA, and sister Margaret Becker of New York, NY. Patrick was blessed with 16 grandchildren: Aaron and Tyler Cook; Abby, Zach, Michela, Joe, Tobey and Zoey Dwyer; Nick, Meaghan and Patrick O'Donnell; Josh and Andrew Barber; Jenn and Maggie Scarborough; and three great-grandchildren: Dacks, Cora and Cayden Cook. He was predeceased by an infant daughter Mary Elizabeth, his father William E. Dwyer, mother Claire Cassidy Dwyer, grandson Brendan Cook, daughter-in-law Deb Dwyer, and brothers Raymond, John, Thomas and William Dwyer. For 50 years, Patrick was a proud member of the farming community north of Chateaugay and later served as an insurance agent with the Knights of Columbus for eight years. In 2000, Pat and Andy began wintering in Tucson, AZ. He was an active Third Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, served as president of the Chateaugay Central School Board, and was a board member of Farmers Home Administration. His commitment to community service included volunteering for Meals on Wheels, serving as a 4-H Leader, acting as a communion minister at St. Patrick's Church, and being a regular blood donor. In Arizona, he continued his service work at the Soup Kitchen, spring training baseball, and Dietz Elementary School. Pat's greatest joy was spending time with family and friends, whether at large family gatherings or engaging in spirited games of 500. His wonderful sense of humor brought warmth and light to every occasion that will live on in the memories of all who knew him. Though Pat never tired of talking about farming, John Deere, and cornfields, his time in Tucson was filled with walks in Sabino Canyon, baseball spring training, happy hour and Saturday morning coffee. Every day was sweeter with a stop for ice cream. Visiting hours will be Friday, February 7, 2025, from 4-8 PM at the Chateaugay Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church, Chateaugay, NY at 11 AM on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Spring burial will be held in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Chateaugay. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Patrick's name may be made to Hospicare of Ithaca (https://hospicare.org); The Michael J. Fox Foundation (https://www.michaeljfox.org) or St. Patrick's Catholic Church (132 West Main St, Chateaugay, NY 12920).

Mr. Patrick J. Dwyer

March 20, 1934 - February 3, 2025