Mark F. Patterson of Newtown, PA died on Wednesday, January 26, 2011, after fighting a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. He was 55.
He was the beloved husband of Barbara J. (Weiss) Patterson for 31 years.
Born in Newton, MA, he was the son of Joan M. (Cargill) Patterson of Woonsocket, RI and the late Hedley V. Patterson, III.
Mr. Patterson was a resident of Newtown for the past 28 years. He was a member of the class of 1973 at Mount Saint Charles Academy High School in Woonsocket, RI. As a youth, Mark achieved the highest order in the Boy Scouts of America, and was an Eagle Scout. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from LaSalle University, Class of 1977. He went on to earn his Master of Business Administration degree at Rider University in NJ. Mark was employed by Schering-Plough Corporation for 32 years. Mark was an avid bird watcher, enjoyed landscaping, photography, and was a true craftsman. He loved all types of nature as well as sports which included his two favorite teams, the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. Mark cherished family gatherings and celebrations. He will be deeply missed as a devoted husband, father, son and brother.
In addition to his beloved wife and mother, he is survived by his two daughters, Lauren Patterson and Allison VanVreede and her husband, Brian, both of Newtown. He is also survived by his sister, Miriam Patterson of New York, NY.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday evening, February 1, 2011, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and Wednesday, February 2, 2011, from 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road) Richboro, PA 18954 and to his Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at the Church of Saint Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will take place at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, One Valley Square, 512 Township Line Road-Suite 133, Blue Bell, PA 19422 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.