Patrick F. Boland, age 87, passed away peacefully on January 29th at Lord Chamberlain Rehabilitation Center in Stratford, CT. Born in Bridgeport, CT on July 26 1937. He was the son of the late George and Margaret Boland. Patrick was predeceased by his siblings; Brian,Patricia, Katherine, and George.
Patrick was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe H.S. and a longtime resident of Fairfield CT. Pat was very active within the community both politically and socially. Proud of his Irish heritage, Patrick was a 3 term President of the Gaelic American Club, held numerous position and chair committees. Pat was honored to be Grand Marshall of the Bridgeport St Patrick’s Parade.Patrick served on many Fairfield community boards; i.e. Police Commissioner, and town RTM representative. Patrick was a communicant and lecturer at Saint Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield. His last formal service to Fairfield community was as school crossing guard.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years Eileen Boland (Helena Mary Shea) and their three children; son Patrick and wife Deborah Boland of Beacon Falls, CT, daughter Kerry Boland of Stratford, CT and son Brendan and wife Cathleen Boland of New Milford, CT. Pat leaves 8 grandchildren to cherish his memory, Patrick Boland III, Lindsay Boland, Shannon O’Shea,Sean Miller, Zachary Boland, Emma Boland, Ceara Kirwan and Autumn Faitak. Patrick wasgreat grandfather to Mary Charlotte Boland and Joelle Kirwan. He is also survived by his beloved brother Larry Boland.
Pat served his country as PFC US Army, stationed in Anchorage AL. Pat spent a career in the photographic supply industry as a commercial salesperson for Jay James Photo Bridgeport/Fairfield and Milford Photo. Shortly after retirement; he and his wife moved to Beacon Falls, CT.
His most fond memories were on the links at Smith Richardson GC where he was a member of the HSR golf league, vacations in NH, the Irish Village on Cape Cod and trips to Saratoga.
Services will be planned at a later date.
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