WILMINGTON — Patrick James Considine, 82, passed suddenly and without warning from this earth Saturday, March 24, 2018. He has gone to join his parents and two brothers in heaven.
Patrick was born Sept. 14, 1935, in Brooklyn, N.Y. At the age of 11, he and his family returned to his parents’ homeland of Ireland.
In Ireland, Patrick met the love of his life and the woman who would become his wife. Rosemary Lynch and Patrick married in 1965. After their marriage began, they returned to America. Next month would have been the celebration of their 53rd anniversary.
Patrick worked many years as business manager for CBS Radio in New York City.
During this time, Patrick and Rosemary welcomed two daughters, Anne-Marie and Niamh. Patrick and Rosemary were looking to find a calmer place to raise the children and decided on Coral Gables, Fla. Here, Patrick continued to work in the business side of radio.
Patrick was a positive role model for his two daughters. It was always known the house door was open for all their friends. Patrick was a father figure, a wise and patient listener and loved by all. To this day, he remained a steadfast force in many lives. His love for his daughters and their friends was only surpassed by the great joy of being given his three grandchildren. Riley, Emily and Celia made everything complete. He knew love and gave love.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Monday, April 2, at Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary in downtown Wilmington. Patrick’s ashes will rest in the new columbarium and memorial garden, when completed, at the Basilica.
Those who knew Patrick, knew of his love and green thumb for beautiful gardening and fabulous flowers.
In lieu of flowers for the celebration of Patrick’s life, please send donations (if desired) to the Sister Isaac Center, 412 Ann St. Wilmington, NC 28401.
Share online condolences with the family at andrewsmortuary.com.
