Author Archives: Sons

Memories from Marquette from Nancy Neal

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Sons

I was Pat’s classmate at Marquette. Being retired, snowed in and with lots of time to spend on the computer, I have been googling names of old friends. I was delighted to see the picture of Pat, with that same … Continue reading →

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The Yard

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Sons

I made reference to killing my yard in the eulogy, so I thought I would share some pictures and the full story. The day my family left for vacation at a placed called Story Land, I decided it would be … Continue reading →

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Funeral Farewell

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Sons

The video below is of dad’s funeral. Not all of it, but some “highlights.” It plays using Quicktime. If you don’t have Quicktime, click here: Quicktime Homepage [ Javascript required to view QuickTime movie, please turn it on and refresh … Continue reading →

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Grand Theft Auto from David Hartley

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Sons

One of my fondest memories of Pat is when we stole his car. “We” was Michael, Charlie Bandes, and another friend Antonis, whose last name I forget, but his culinary habits I will never forget. He ate very natural foods … Continue reading →

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Pat – A Friend, a Teacher, and a Leader from Fred Misilo

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Sons

I first learned of Pat through his writings on leadership and management. His lessons have continued to be great value to me. However, I became a real fan of Pat when a I and some others in Holden worked with … Continue reading →

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A Letter to His Grandchildren from Sandy Sherizen

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Sons

To Cassandra, Alexandra and any future grandchildren of Patrick Townsend I wanted to give you some personal comments about your grandfather. He and I differed in very fundamental ways. He was Catholic and I am Jewish, he was conservative and … Continue reading →

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Mom’s Eulogy

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Sons

(Given by Tracey at the Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery) God gave Pat a kind and generous soul, a keen intelligence, and a sense of humor, and Pat wisely spent his lifetime developing those gifts. He lived a life full of faith, … Continue reading →

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Brady’s Eulogy

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Sons

(Given at Our Lady of Good Counsel) My father used to say that he had two sons … one of each. You’re about to see why. You could learn everything you needed to know about the gentle force of nature … Continue reading →

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You Will Be Missed My Friend from Susan Dooley

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Sons

Though I haven’t seen Pat in several years…family, work and distance took its toll…I expected to see him at the O’Callahan Society Reunion at the Holy Cross Fall Homecoming. It had been too long since I had a chance to … Continue reading →

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Captain Townsend from the 1st 8″ Artillery Battery

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Sons

Below are a collection of comments, stories, and memories from the men who served with our father in the 1st 8″ Howitzer Battery. My deepest sympathy to the Townsend family. I served under Capt. Townsend in 1968 and interacted with … Continue reading →

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