Claude Patterson

Funeral information

Home: Frankfort, NY Place of Birth: Mohawk, NY
Date of Death: January 8, 2010 Birthdate: February 14, 1946
Age: 63

Service information: Saturday, January 16, 2010 3:00 PM Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc., Ilion, NY

Visitation: Saturday, January 16, 2010 1:00 to 3:00 pm at Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc., Ilion, NY

Biography

Ilion

Claude "Chick" Patterson, 63, of McGowen Rd. in Ilion passed away on Friday January 8, 2009 at home.
He was born on February 14, 1946 in Mohawk the son of the Late Edgar and Dorothy (Brown) Patterson and was educated in Mohawk schools and attended Hudson Valley Community College.

Chick was married on New Year's Eve to Janet Riddell by Judge Enea. He served in the US Navy during Vietnam aboard the USS Coral Sea and with the 107th Military Police in the Persian Gulf War.

Chick was employed as an electrician and HVAC technician at the Watervaliet Arsenal, retiring in 2006.
In addition to his military service Chick was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed hunting and riding motorcycles. He was a past member of the Mason's.

Chick is survived by his wife Janet, a son Donny and his wife Em a daughter and her husband Vikki and Todd Smithson, and an "adopted daughter", Nancy Budney, all of Ilion, two brothers, Donald and his wife Wendy of GA and William and his wife Vanessa of Las Vegas. A sister Carol and her husband Irving Boyer Jr. of Stratford, his grandchildren Justin and Richelle Smithson and Kayla and Cody Patterson also his in laws; Harold and his wife Ellie Riddell of Mohawk, Leonard and Betty Riddell of Ilion, and Jill and Don Evans of Fairfield, as well as several nieces and nephews, cousin and all his biker buddies at Dave's Diner. He was pre deceased by a sister Joyce Chisum.

Friends may visit the family on Saturday January 16, 2009 from 1-3pm at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc. 100 Otsego St. in Ilion with a celebration of Chick's life, with military honors immediately following . In lieu of flower friends are asked to consider memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, envelopes are available at the funeral home.

On line condolences and memorial candles may be lit by going to www.whiter-hendrix.com











Ralph Bottini Jr. January 11, 2010
Donnie, Vikki and Mrs. Patterson, My prayers go out to you and your family. I remember all the great times we had on River St. Sometimes I miss those days dearly. God Bless you and your families. Ralph Jr.

Jim Grenier January 11, 2010
My condolences to Chick's family. I worked with Chick @ the WVA for many years. He was a great friend and co-worker. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at your time of loss. He will be missed. Sincerely, Jim Grenier

Khristine Tripolone Barefoot January 11, 2010
Janet and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Chicky was a wonderful man and I was very pleased to have known him for many years and have him be such a big part of our family.

James Emerson January 11, 2010
Vicki, Don and Janet. My condolences on your loss. I remember many visits with the family and talking about cars with him and Don. God Bless your family...

Sally (Siver) Dennis January 11, 2010
To Claudes Family..My prayers are with you in this hard time.I will try to make it to the service. I grew up with Claude & his family & spent many times with the family. My parents were good friends of his parents as well. Sally (Siver)Dennis

Rose Larochelle January 11, 2010
Janet,Vikki and family...i have lost base with you guys and cant believe Chick is gone....know that you will always be in my heart and prayers...Rose Larochelle

Renee Carter January 11, 2010
We are thinking of all of you! We will always be here for the whole family! Love, Chuck, Renee, & Kirk

Alan & Leisa Merrick January 11, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Chick was a wonderful man and will be deeply missed. May it help to know that family and friends keep you close to their hearts.

David R. Wollaber January 11, 2010
Janet, Vikki, Justin & Family, I am really sorry for the loss of Claude. He was such a kind and wonderful man, who always had a smile on his face. I have a lot of fun memories growing up with you guys! You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I love you all!Love, Dave

Fran Retzloff January 12, 2010
DearJanet,Vikki, and family, My deepest sympathy to you and your family.May Gods love be with you at this diffacult time.

Dale Johnston January 12, 2010
Chick I am so glad I got to spend some time with you. You are such a good father, grandfather and man. I am very happy i was able to know you and your family. To Chick's friends and family remember to cherish your memories of Chick as he will be greatly missed.

Jon Krause January 13, 2010
I am sorry for your loss.I worked with chick at the arsenal. we were partners when he first joined the electrical shop.He was a good friend and a lot of laughs...My thoughts and prayers are with you

Jack, Donna, & Bree Wilcox January 13, 2010
Vikki, Todd, and Family: Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss. Although we never had the pleasure of having known your father (grandfather), he must have been a very special person to have had such a wonderful family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Diedre Carney January 13, 2010
Janet Vicki Donnie and Nanc. My thoughts are with you now and in the coming months. May you never forget the beautiful memories you have all created together. May you always find peace. Love Dede

Anthony & Carly DeFuria January 13, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!

Lucy Cooper January 14, 2010
The Cooper family and all of Frankfort Troop 1 send their sympathy to the Patterson family. We know that Mr. Patterson will be greatly missed by his family. Don and Cody,let us know if you need to talk or we can help in any way.

Mary Sheffer January 15, 2010
Please accept my condolences on the loss of Chick. I worked with him at the Arsenal in the same division with him for several years. Even after leaving his division I saw Chick regularly as he performed his job. Chick was always polite, willing to help get a job done, good natured and an all around nice guy. I am so sorry to learn of his early demise. Hoping happy memories comfort you at this sad time.

nancy budney January 15, 2010
even though he may be gone from our physical presence, he is continuing his journey into eternal life. he will always be with us within our hearts...

Tracey Glass January 15, 2010
Uncle Chick was a wonderful man. He had a great sense of humor and kept me giggling. Love you Uncle Chick!

Cheri Destito January 15, 2010
Vikki, So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you and hope you and your family are doing as well as you can right now.

Michael Gudz January 16, 2010
Even though small in stature Chick Patterson was a Giant of a man, I worked with him at the WVA for many years in the AC shop. We had many fun times together on and off post,and he will be dearly missed.

Justin Smithson January 16, 2010
You have touched more lives than you could have ever known... You will live on in all our hearts, and the memories we shared will live on in stories we'll tell for many generations to come... I love you Papa. :)

Matthew and Sarah Davis January 16, 2010
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. God bless you. You have been wonderful neighbors.