Patrick Friel

PATRICK JOHN FRIEL age74, beloved husband for 22 years of Linda (nee Brockway); loving father of Patrick (wife Amy), Karen Burton (husband Bill), Kim, Rachael Pelagalli (husband Michael) and Alissa; devoted grandfather of William and Kelly Burton; cherished son of the late Patrick and Delia (nee Henderson); dearest brother of Sr Margaret Friel, SND.

Pat was born on April 16, 1941 in Cleveland and passed away on February 26, 2016. He was a resident of Newbury since 1993, formerly of Chardon. Pat was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church for 25 years. He graduated from Cathedral Latin High School in 1959 and John Carrol University in 1964 with a B.S. in Accounting. Pat was a CPA and owner/operator of Friel & Associates. He enjoyed golf, bike riding, gardening and traveling with his family. Pat was a dedicated Cavs fan as well as an Indians and Browns fan. He will be remembered by family and friends as lovable, sweet and kind with a great sense of humor. Pat was a hard worker, an eternal optimist and a gentle man. He was always politically correct, very tactful and a devout catholic. Pat loved his dogs and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Contributions may be made in Pat’s memory to Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School 13000 Auburn Rd, Chardon, OH 44024.

Cremation by DeJohn Crematory. Relatives and friends are invited to meet for the Mass of Christian Burial Saturday March 5, 2016 at St Helen Catholic Church 12060 Kinsman Rd Newbury, OH at 10:30 AM. Burial will be private. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Pat at THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATIONS CENTER OF CHESTERLAND 12811 CHILLICOTHE ROAD (Rt. 306, just south of Mayfield Rd.) FRIDAY 2-4 & 5-8 PM.

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