Patrick Leo McNicholas

Patrick Leo McNicholas, beloved husband, father and life long parishioner of St. Rose Church, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 13, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Patrick was born on May 31, 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio to Alice (Murphy) McNicholas and James McNicholas. He attended St. Rose School, graduated from Girard High School in 1956, and attended Notre Dame College, in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Before serving in the army, he met the love of his life, Barbara Ann Wilk. They were married in 1962. Together they celebrated 63 years in the Sacrament of Marriage and raised three children.

Patrick worked at Packard Electric/Delphi in Warren, Ohio and retired in 1999. He and his wife Barbara, enjoyed traveling to Ireland, living the winter months in Naples, Florida and spending time with family and friends. Patrick also enjoyed his game of golf, playing cards with friends, building his own home, and helping his son with numerous home improvement projects.

Faith was an integral part of Patrick's life. He served as a Eucharistic Minister, as well as bringing Communion to the home bound and area nursing homes. Throughout his entire life he was devoted to God and family.

Patrick leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Barbara McNicholas, of Girard; his brother, James McNicholas, of Girard; his son, Murray and daughter in law, Darla McNicholas , of Marysville; his daughter, Victoria and son in law, Mark Mazzaferri, of Canton; and his daughter, Elizabeth and son in law, Tom Waseity.

Near and dear to his heart were grandchildren; Emily, Mazzaferri, Marcus and wife Mariah Mazzaferri, Maxwell and wife Corrine Esposito, Anthony Mazzaferri, Brennan Esposito, Corey McNicholas and Natalie McNicholas, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Helen Rigney, of Fort Myers, Florida and Betty Jane Britt, of Girard.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Rose Church on Wednesday, December 18th, at 10:30 AM, where calling hours will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of mass.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Emmanuel House in Girard.

Private interment will take place at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio.

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