Patrick R. Dwyer

Dwyer, Patrick R., age 96, a resident of Royal Oak since 1948, passed away peacefully September 21, 2016. He was born April 30, 1920 in Detroit to the late Daniel and Anastasia. Patrick grew up in Highland Park, attended Visitation High School, and went on to graduate from the University of Detroit in 1941 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Following his graduation from college, he attended the U.S. Navy's Officer Candidate School at Columbia University in New York and proudly served in the Asian Pacific Theatre during World War II. Subsequent to his discharge from the Navy, Patrick worked in the Power Sales Department of the Detroit Edison Company for 37 years until his retirement in 1983. Even in his retirement he explored new careers, first in building operations for the Detroit Public Library and then as a lecturer to the architecture students at Lawrence Technological University. In addition, Patrick was a former Post Commander for the American Legion (Detroit Edison Chapter), a volunteer for Junior Achievement, and a member of the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica for over 65 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling the United States, reading, studying the Civil War, gardening, and having a cold beer with friends. Patrick diligently monitored the stock market as a "hobby" and continued to read the Wall Street Journal up until his passing. Patrick married his high school sweetheart, Mary Loretta, on June 8, 1946 and remained devoted to her throughout their 67 years of marriage until her death on October 1, 2013. He was the loving, wonderful father of two daughters, Patricia and Mary (Daniel) Leary, both of Royal Oak. Patrick also was the dear brother of the late Mary Chesterfield and is survived by nine nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, September 25, 2-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. scripture service at the Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Road (4 blocks E of Woodward), Royal Oak, In state Monday 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:00 a.m. at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, Royal Oak. Burial Monday 1:30 p.m. at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials to U of D Mercy, Children's Hospital of Michigan, or Jesuit Midwest (www.jesuitsmidwest.org) are appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.

Patrick R. Dwyer

April 30, 1920 - September 21, 2016