"Think about you everyday. Just came back from Newfane with Roddy and Denice. You would have been so proud. Jeff misses you so much!! We miss you !!!!! Jameson is a wonderful grandson who knows his PAPA!!"
In loving memory of
Patrick McDonough
February 14, 1948 - June 19, 2006
Middletown, RI ? Patrick ?Mac? McDonough, 58, of 12 Wilson Road, Middletown, RI, died Monday, June 19, 2006, at Newport Hospital, after a one month struggle with lung cancer. He was the husband of Joanne Burgess McDonough. Born in Lockport, NY, on February 14, 1948, he was the son of the late Eugene and Mary Lee McDonough.Mr. McDonough served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. He worked at the Bristol Post Office for 29 years as a letter carrier and he was also a bartender at the Kinsmen Tavern and My Brother?s Place. Mr. McDonough was a communicant of St. Lucys Church. Mac was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and a member of the Postal Union # 57. Besides his wife of 30 years, he is survived by his son Ryan P. McDonough of Middletown, RI, his daughter Meaghan and her husband Steven Schreiner of Bristol, RI, his brothers Kevin McDonough of Lockport, NY, Jeffrey McDonough of Newfane, NY, Mark McDonough of North Tonowanda, NY, and Terrence McDonough of Sarasota, FL, his sister Bridget McDonough of Sarasota, FL, his mother in-law Dorothy Burgess and his brother in-laws Gerard Burgess of Newport, RI, and James Burgess of Middletown, RI, and his sister in-law Mary Ellen Burgess of Watertown, MA. He was the brother of the late Timothy McDonough, the son in-law of the late George Burgess Sr., and the brother in-law of the late George Burgess. His funeral will be held on Friday, June 23, 2006, at 8:00a.m. from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00a.m. in St. Lucys Church, 909 West Main Road, Middletown. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter.Calling hours will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2006, from 4-7p.m. in the Memorial Funeral Home. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 222 Richmond Street, Suite 200, Providence, RI 02903-4253.
Tributes
"HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY, DADDY!!"
"To the McDonough Family, May the love and support of those that surround you give you comfort. I am so sorry for your loss and send my love."
"I will miss Mac greatly at work. I am sorry that I could not make the services but as dedicated as Mac was to the job, so am I.Some had to stay behind to get the job done. My heart goes out to your family at the difficult time."
"Dear Joanne, I just read about Pat. I remember meeting him for the first time at the Bank; his twinkling eyes and warm smile.we won't say how many years ago we go back! My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. God Bless you all! Fondly, Kathy"
"Joanne & Family Scott & I are so sorry to hear about "Mac". He was a great guy and we will always remember him from "Brothers Place" with that smile on his face."
"Dear Joanne, Meaghan, Ryan and Steven, We were very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband/father. Meaghan and Steven, on your wedding day, your father showed everyone what unconditional love is all about - his strength and determination to participate in his beautiful daughter's wedding, is something that will remain in all of our hearts forever. Keep your faith and know that he is in heaven watching over all of you. Love always, Aunt Mary Lynn, Uncle Joe, Jonathan and Kevin"
"Patrick - you were a great guy! We will miss your summer visits. To Joanne, Ryan, Meaghan and Steve, We are thinking of you and wishing you our deepest sympathies. We wish we could be there in person but know that you our in our thoughts."
"Joanne, I am so sorry for your loss. I am unable to attend the funeral. With your family around you it will make it much easier for you. My prayers are with you and your family. Please contact me if there is anything I can do for you. Anytime. I know it is hard to hear but I know how you feel and believe me it will hurt for sometime but with the help of family and friends it will get better. Love, Jane"
"Dear Joanne and Family, I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband.I know he is in heaven watching over all of you and without pain and suffering. Remember the good times and the wonderful man he was to you and your family. God Bless you all. Peggy Walsh Ingram"
"Dear McDonough Family; Mac and I, almost everyday, shared many a "curbside chat" at the mailbox. He and I mostly Patrick! came up with solutions to all of life's little challenges. Mac, I will miss your insight and advice. Rest in Peace my friend.....Our sincere condolences from our family to yours. Patrick "Pat" & Nina McCarthy 4 Maple Shade Court Bristol, RI"
"I am so deeply sorry to hear about Mac. My heart goes out to you and your family. Joanna, if there is anything I can do - call. With deepest sympathy, Linda A. Lannie"
"Joanne, Debbie called me and told me about your husband passing away. i'M SO SORRY TO HEAR THAT. yOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. CORINNE DENNIES PIERCE"
"Joanne, Meaghan, Ryan, I was very sorry to hear about Mac. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Meaghan, I know you will always treasure the memories and pictures of your dad at your wedding. He will always be with you in your heart Love,Aunt Ellen, Uncle Joe"
""Mac" you have given me the greastest gift, your daughter. I promise to look after her as you did. Thanks and God Bless! I miss you already."
"We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with your whole family. Bob & Mary Ann Johnston & family"
"Ryan and Family, We are deeply sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and offer our condolences. Kevin & Cheryl Schoen"
"Joanne and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I have fond memories of Mac bartending at Brothers and always smiling. He was a great guy who will be missed."
"Dear Joanne, My deepest sympathy to you and your family, my prayers are with you. Brenda"
"We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the entire family. We only met Patrick on two occasions, but he was a wonderful man. We hope your happy times will be most memorable for you all. The smile on his face at Steven and Meaghan's wedding is how I will remember him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"We are so sorry about Patrick. We did not get to know him very well, but the few times we did get together with Patrick & Joanne at Jeff and Laura's, we sure enjoyed his company. He was a great guy who loved life and his family and we will certainly miss him. Joanne, we are praying for you and your family every day for the strength to help you through-we are so sorry. A donation will be made in Patrick's name to the American Cancer Society. Kelly and Corky"
"Dear Joanne,MeaghanStevenand Ryan, We pray that God's unconditional and everlasting love will bring comfort and strength to all of us during this difficult time. In the end,it is always between us and God. May all your happy memories of Patrick keep you close. In Sympathy and Love, Kevin and Donna Mollie, Brett and Kelsey Brett and Vanessa"
"JoAnne, Meaghan and Ryan, While we are mourning the loss of our brother, may you find comfort in knowing that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Terry and Bridget"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are so sorry for your loss. The Swift's Tom,Cindy & Family"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you The Swift's Tom,Cindy & Family"
"Meaghan and Family, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers."
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire McDonough family."
"You are all in our thoughts and prayers."
"You are in are thoughts and prayers. Clark,Tammy William & Jeanne"
"Mrs. McD, Megg and Ryan - I am so sorry about your loss...you all are in my thoughts and prayers."
"JOANNE, RYAN AND THE MCDONOUGH/BURGESS FAMILY: MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN THE PASSING OF YOUR LOVE ONE. MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH DURING THIS TIME. FOR EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CAN NOT HEAL."
"Mac was a courageous man with a heart of gold. It has been a privilege to get to know him. He will be sadly missed by so many. God bless."
"You are in our thoughts and prayers - Brian, Amy, Leigh & Bradley Murray"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Patrick's family. God works in mysterious ways and there is a reason for everything, although sometimes we don't understand it. The Tuohey Family"
"Uncle Mac was the best Godfather anyone could ask for. I will miss him and he will always have a special place in my heart."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Patrick was a wonderful brother and will be sadly missed and always loved."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you"
"We will remeber you and always love you"
"Mac will be missed by all. My thoughts and condolances go out to Joanne and her whole family."
"We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to your family."