Leon Edwin 'Ed' Patrick

Boonville- Leon "Ed" Patrick, Woodgate Dr., son of Edwin J. and Helen Broniszewski, husband of Gloria J. Andrews, father of Scott D. and grandfather of Elizabeth G. and Joseph S. passed away Monday, December 19, 2011, at the home of his son, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ed was born on March 3, 1943, at the Patrick homestead farm, on Merry Hill Road, near Boonville. His entire life was lived in Boonville, where he graduated from Boonville High School, with the Class of 1961. After, he attended SUNY at Oswego. Mr. Patrick greatly enjoyed his career that spanned over 40 years as Superintendent on many road construction projects throughout New York State. His last employment was with Kubricky Construction Co. Glens Falls, NY. On June 19, 1965, Ed was united in marriage with Gloria Andrews at St. Joseph's Church, Boonville. This marriage was a blessed union lasting for nearly forty seven years. Ed greatly loved his bow hunting with his son and grandchildren, over the many years they spent countless hours in the woods together. When not hunting, another passion was fishing for lake trout throughout many Adirondack lakes. He was also an avid ice fisherman, and was involved in many tournaments over the years, while fishing with his friend Vinnie and his daughter Angelia. He loved watching his grandchildren participate in high school sports at Westmoreland High School, Liz in softball and Joe in Football. Ed had recently enjoyed watching his grandson, Joe, play football on the team of St. John Fisher College, of Rochester. He was a member of St. Joseph' Church, Boonville, and a life member of Boonville Lodge of Elks # 2158. In addition to his wife, of Boonville, his son and grandchildren, of Rome, Ed is also survived by his brother, Richard and Sharon, Ballston Lake, NY; two sisters, Theresa and Harlan Goshert, Palm Bay, FL and Sandra and Mark Beasock, Boonville, NY. His Funeral will be Friday at 9:00 A.M. at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. and at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph's Church, both in Boonville, where Rev. Sean Patrick O'Brien, pastor will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Boonville. Calling hours are Thursday 4-8 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare Foundation (Regional Cancer Center), 1676 Sunset Avenue, Utica, NY 13502. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. For an on-line message of sympathy, or to share a memory of Ed, please go to www.trainorfuneralhome.com.