Sadly, on October 24, 2026, Patrick Joseph Thompson passed in the presence of his family.  He was 85.

Born the son of James A. and Doris A. (nee Anderson) in Baltimore, he would come to be a resident of Millersville for 35 years.

Pat, a member of the St. Bernadette Catholic Community was dedicated to his recovery and participated at Alcoholics Anonymous at St. Bernadette's Church, where he helped many men find sobriety.

He retired from ATT, (formerly C&P telephone) after 30 years of service, starting as a Lineman and finishing as a Manager.

In his leisure time Pat was very active in youth sports, coaching Women's Softball and refereeing for youth football in the "Pop Warner League" as well as baseball and basketball.  As an accredited Referee Pat also refereed for Semi-Pro Football.  He was also a trainer of a Champion Companion Dog, his precious Golden Retriever "Buster," who he is now reunited with in passing.  An avid waterman, he liked to take his grandchildren crabbing, creating lifelong memories. He was a "proud grandfather and great-grandfather.

Pat answered the call of his country enlisting in the United States Navy where he proudly served aboard the USS Robert A. Owens, DDE-827 as a TM2.  He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal.

Surviving Pat is his dear wife of 63 years, Eileen Bell (nee Litsinger) Thompson as well as his beloved daughters, Deborah A. Thomas and husband Mark, Anne Marie Quinn and husband Gene, and his loving sons Patrick J. Thompson, Jr. and wife Kim and James J. Thompson and wife Mary.  He will be missed by his siblings Jennie Mules (late Vick), Susan Cramer (late Ed) and Michael Thompson and wife Ginny.  Pat's legacy continues in 9 grand and 11 great grandchildren as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.  "Beau"  the Cockatiel will mourn the loss.

In lieu of flowers donations are encouraged to the 

Father Martin Ashley Treatment Center @ ashley.org

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