Patrick Simminger

Simminger, Patrick Earl Age 30. Beloved son of Jill (Jake)Thornton and Bob (Beth) Simminger. Adoring brother to Jim (aka: Shamus) Simminger and Kelly Thornton. Loving nephew of countless Aunts, Uncles and cousin to many. Pat passed away peacefully Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 fighting auto immune hepatitis and complications that surrounded his disease for the past 16 years. Patrick was a lover of sports, music, history, politics and anything Irish. Friends are invited to visit with family Monday evening from 5:00 to 8:00PM at Alexandria Funeral Home 325 Washington Street Alexandria, KY 41001. Memorials may be made to Hospice at www.vitascommunityconnection.org

14 comments:

  1. Patrick left a positive impact on my life. His caring and loyal nature along with his many outlooks on life are what shaped me most. I remember before I met him, his best friend Adam told me many stories about their adventures and how Patrick acted in times of pressure and in times of need. I thought to myself, what a great guy.. and when I met him, I wasn't disappointed. Conversations with him were so easy and enjoyable, as he genuinely cared about my life too. His abilities to put others needs above his own, to truely listen, and to say the right thing at the right time are so rare. I will miss him until we meet again. All of Patrick's friends and family are in my thoughts and prayers. - Chris S.

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  2. Bobby, Beth and Jim ...
    There are no words to bring you comfort. We hope time will heal and precious memories will eventually replace the pain and emptiness in your hearts. You're in our thoughts and prayers as you face the challenging days ahead. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
    Neal and Rhonda Melton

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  3. Patrick was a wonderfully vivacious spirit, full of love and admiration for all thing of beauty. He was a tortured soul who weathered the storms of life, but always somehow managed to find the sunshine. His lust for life and knowledge was infectious; the world will miss him dearly.

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  4. Bobby, Beth & Jimmy,
    Tammie and I are thinking of you and sending our best thoughts for you at this time. We know you will remember the best of times you had with Patrick. Please know you are loved by many and we will do anything we can for you. May God bless you and all your family.
    Phil and Tammie Zacheretti

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  5. Bobby,Beth,& Jimmy,
    I love this quote and hope it will help you,
    "A life well-lived doesn't end, anymore than music ends... it echoes through time, with whisprs of beauty and grace, If we listen, we can hear the encore with our hearts, for the song plays on, just as love lives on..""
    I thnk this says it all. Know that our heart and soul is with you guys through another difficult time in your lives..
    Patsy and John

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  6. Rob, Beth, Jimmy, Jill & Kelly;

    We are sincerely sorry to learn of Patrick's passing. We cannot know exactly the depth of your sorrow, but we can only imagine how terrible it is.

    We can only offer to each of you our love and prayers. We pray God's good and faithful mercy upon Patrick and ask that He pour upon you the grace to heal your hearts. May we all be reminded of God's love for us here during our earthly journey and His love for us as we pass from this life to life everlasting.

    We love you and are thinking of you.
    Jim, Celeste, John, Ben, Betsy & Zach

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  7. Bob, Beth and Jimmy,

    Words can't fully describe the pain I feel for your loss, the loss of Pat. News of his passing is devastating. I deeply cherish the time I spent growing up with him and the Simminger family, and I will do so now more than ever. I will always remember Pat as someone who put smiles on peoples faces through laughter and jokes, who cared deeply for others, and who loved life. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and Pat. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

    Danny Mullock

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  8. So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know all of you are in our prayers.
    Alan & Gina Wattenhofer

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  9. We are so sorry for your loss. we love you you all are in our prayers.

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  10. Missy and Andy RiedmatterFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Beth- I am sorry to hear of your family's loss. We will pray for all of you.
    Missy and Andy Riedmatter

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  11. Bobby, Beth, and Jimmy,

    Your grief is the physical hurt in losing Pat, your son and brother...Peace is what will find you as you begin to feel the emotional comfort of his angelic prescence surrounding you each and every day thereafter. Peace will find you as you heal. xo
    Rusty, Beth, Grey, & Lainey

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  12. You could always find him anywhere an interesting conversation was taking place. He will be missed.

    Sorry I couldnt pay my respects. DH

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  13. Pat, I love you man, you were a true friend that deeply and genuinely cared for others. I could talk to you about anything and everything. Your knowledge on life and the world was incredible! You will truly be missed and I am sure your in a great place! To Pat's family I will keep you all in my prayers, you should be so proud of the wonderful son you raised, he truly was a gentelman.

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  14. Ouch...

    For a family (name) that doesn't have many members, we of the Simminger Clan are shrinking.
    For those wonder who I am, I am of the Stuttgurt Simminger family (by way of New York, Indiana & Pennsylvania).

    Condolences to Patrick's family & friends.

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