Patrick James Larsen of Palm Harbor, FL, born on July 27, 1944 to Mabel Doyle Larsen and Anton Larsen in Brooklyn, NY, died at Brookside Hospice House on December 20, 2012.
Mr. Larsen served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967 and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked as a conductor for the New York Metropolitan Transit Authority until retirement and spent the remainder of his life in the Tampa Bay area.
He is survived by his wife, Lynn Doubleday Larsen; his step-daughters, Diana Larsen of Palm Harbor and Ashley and Gillian Smith of New York, New York; and his sisters, Linda Larsen-Wheatley of Portland, Oregon and Laura Dixon of Cumming, Georgia.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens.
Please sign the guestbook below.
We were so lucky to have you in our family for the past nine years; you were our rock and loved by all.
Pat was an incredible brother and I was so fortunate to share our early life together and later friendship. He was ALWAYS, ALWAYS kind and caring. He helped provide for our family in ways I hadn’t even known about until recently.
Our family is so grateful he had his last wonderful years with Lynn and her family. These were the happiest years of his life.
We love you Pat. God Bless You Always. Love, Linda
Pat was an incredible brother and I was so fortunate to share our early life together and later friendship. He was ALWAYS, ALWAYS kind and caring. He helped provide for our family in ways I hadn’t even known about until recently.
Our family is so grateful he had his last wonderful years with Lynn and her family. These were the happiest years of his life.
We love you Pat. God Bless You Always. Love, Linda
Pat will never ever be forgotton by anyone that had the privilege of knowing this kind, loving and genuinly sweet guy. There was not a negative cell in that man’s body, which is very rare these days. Even though all have different beliefs, Revelation 21:3, 4 is very comforting.
You were the light of my life and my marriage to you was the most joyful time of my life. My comfort is that you are out of pain and in a better place. We will be together again someday.
“Mr. Larsen” as I would call him, will be dearly missed. When I first met him I think the thing I remember most is his voice, the Long Island accent. Hearing it made me feel like “home” and comfortable. Kind, caring, funny and always a smile on his face is what I will remember most. His only downside what that he loved the Yankees (I’m a Mets fan) and I wouldn’t let him forget that :-). Rest in Peace, Mr. Larsen. May your pain be no more and may you soar carefree. Heaven is so lucky to have you.
Pat was a good friend. He would always go out of his way to help you. I had the privalige of being one of his friends. I didn’t think of myself as his boss. Patty and I worked side by side. He always looked out for me as well as several others. He never forgot to bring in flowers for Mother’s Day. He always had something that someone needed no matter what the circumstances were. He will surly be missed. Thank you Lynn for being a good part of Patty life. God bless you and your family.
Patty was my coworker when we met. And as time went on he became my friend. I could not have asked for a better friend or coworker. And even though he retired and moved to the south, and I still live in the north we kept in touch. I will always remember his as the great guy he was. May he rest in peace.
Just a joy to work with . Generous and always upbeat.Patty had a nack for lifting up the mood.A pleasant soul with a good heart !
Miss you already !
Patty was always a good friend, always went out of his way for you and did what he could for you. I will miss him.
Rest in peace my lovely stepfather Pat. Thank you for making my Mom the happiest that I’ve ever seen her. I love and miss you.
Pat was the absolute best stepfather that anyone could have asked for, and he was taken from us far too soon. I will miss him every day, and I will do my best to carry on his joyful spirit, unconditional kindness, and love for life. Love you, Lars!
Patty Larsen was what we called at the time (1988) a “senior” man. With all of his job seniority, Patty treated all of us “junior” guys with the utmost of respect and fairness. He never allowed all of his time on the job to degrade that fairness and for this I will always be extremely grateful. As others have said, I don’t ever recall ANYONE say a negative thing about him. I am so glad I got to meet him and work alongside him. My most sincere sympathies to you, his family, friends and fellow co workers.
Pat was a wonderful, caring person that anyone who had the privilege of knowing him was truly blessed. He was loved by all. He had a great sense of humor and a love for life. More people should be like him. Pat Larsen will be missed.
A very gentle man, uncle Pat will be missed. But, we will meet again someday…
Pat gave his family and friends a light that will shine on forever. I am so glad that he became a part of our family. May those in need of a bright spot, remember him and smile.
I had the opportunity to work with Patty both as a flagman on the roadbed and as a “boxman”
in the equipment room. Beleive me, he was a pleasure to work with in both capacities. Whether it was insulated shirts,roses for Valentine’s Day or fish at anytime, he was always there for you as a friend.
I remember working with him one night and being fascinated by his story of his purchase of an island in the Caribbean.
May more fond memories of your loved one bring you peace.
So sad to hear the news. He was a great cousin & will be greatly missed.
When I was a kid, I always remember my Uncle Pat being there for us, shuttling us for rides out to “the island” to spend time with family. When I was really young, he was the proof that there was someone there we could rely on. We weren’t easy kids, but I don’t ever remember him raising his voice. When he did get loud, he was usually laughing.
When I was a little older, I worked at his roadside truck stand and I learned from him how to treat others fairly and with respect, and how to put in an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay. I remember that no matter what, he never seemed to worry, and I still wish I would have learned that skill from him. I remember often thinking that someone as good and decent and selfless as him deserved to have it a bit easier and to have a happier life. I knew when I met Aunt Lynn, and spent time with them in Florida, that he was happy and living the life he deserved, and in a home filled with love.
I remember when he would tell me someone was “good people”, I instantly felt comfortable around them knowing they had his seal of approval. My uncle was a good man in a world where truly good men are in short supply.
Pat was one of the most wonderful, kind hearted, generous and genuine people I have ever had the honor of meeting. Even while fighting cancer, Pat had a big smile and warm spirit for everyone he encountered. He certainly knew how to make you laugh. I am truly saddened we won’t have more time together but I am grateful to have known such a remarkable man. He will be sorely missed by all that had the pleasure of his company. My heart and thoughts are with Lynn, Diana and all of Pat’s loved ones during this heartbreaking time.
In the days following Pat’s passing, the words “kind”, “generous”, “loving” and variations thereof were constantly uttered to describe this wonderful man. He will continue to be remembered as such, and we were all so fortunate to have known him. Love and miss you, Pat!
I only wish I had longer to have known Pat. He was my favorite type of person – he could make you laugh when you were least expecting it. In the time I was lucky enough to spend with him, I was able to see what it means for two people to truly love each other, and am grateful my friend Lynn received that incredible gift. God Bless you Mr. Larsen, and thank you for the joy you gave during your time here.
The world lost a wonderful man when Pat Larsen passed away. He was loved by one and all for his great spirit and kindness, and has made us all better for having touched our hearts.
Pat was such a great addition to our family! He fit in right away and brought a lot of joy and laughter. I was happy to find out he was a Giants fan too.
I always felt good knowing he was taking care of my sister, Dee and all of the pets. I couldn’t thank him enough for everything he did to help my mom out. He was always there for her too.
I will miss Pat very much!
Pat,
You will be greatly missed! You were a fun, loving and caring Brother in Law. Always smiling and never a no whenever anybody needed help.
God has another angel in heaven helping him now.
Love you and miss you!
Cynthia
I must speak of Pat in the present tense, not the past tense, because he is not gone to me. He just moved to another place, and we wiull miss him sorely. He is one of the best men know. I bless Lynn and her family for fulfilling in Pat’s life the love, peace and happiness he sought and deserved. And I ask that the peace of the Lord comfort them in this time of loss of his physical presence in their lives.
I can’t say it better than Pat’s nephew Bill Larsen said: “I don’t ever remember him raising his voice. When he did get loud, he was usually laughing… I learned from him how to treat others fairly and with respect, and how to put in an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay…no matter what, he never seemed to worry…someone as good and decent and selfless as him deserved…a happier life… [with] Lynn,he was happy and living the life he deserved, and in a home filled with love…when he would tell me someone was “good people”, I instantly felt comfortable around them knowing they had his seal of approval. My uncle was a good man in a world where truly good men are in short supply.”
I am always grateful for Pat’s “seal of approval”: he considered my husband Hawk and me to be “good people”, for which we are grateful. We considered him family.
Keep the champagne ready for us, Pat. Make sure it’s really good champ[agne, and make sure it’s really cold. We’ll all be along soon enough.
A few of us will remember Pat during the years from 1992 until the turn of the century. These were the years that I knew Pat from our meeting in Florida until I moved on to Las Vegas and my eventual return to Central Florida. Pat was a man who could be gruff, soft, hard, or smooth, depending on his own needs, but most often depending upon his perceived notion of other people’s needs. That is to say, Pat was one of the true people who could wear the banner of the expression, “He would give you the shirt off of his back if you really needed it.” Pat was one of a kind, and helped me and members of my family without question or thoughts that he was doing those things for a return favor. He did things out of the goodness and graciousness of his heart.
I only knew Pat for a short time, but I saw very quickly how much he loved his family. He was a kind man with a strong will. I’m happy that I had the chance to know him and wish I’d had more time with him. May he rest in peace.
Pat was the most optimistic person. Even when things weren’t the best when we were growing up, he remained positive. He had wit, charm and a sincerity in all his dealings with people. He had the ability to make people laugh. I was fortunate to have him for a brother and I will miss him very day. I am so glad that he found peace,love and happiness with Lynn. He was a really good person.
I have only met Pat once and though our meeting was short, his passing was definitely not expected. I believed Pat to been a resilient fighter. Its very sad to see he is no longer here to brighten the many peoples lives but hopefully the fond memories will strengthen his family in coping with their loss, how Im sure he would have wanted it to be. Seeing his loved ones smile.
He is one good friend that I will miss immensely. Patty never had a bad word to say about anyone, a true friend when you were in need he would be there in a minute.
There are numerous acquaintances that you encounter in life but very few friends.Always upbeat and had a wonderful
positive attitude he will be missed by everyone who new him.
My husband and I will miss our friend. From the first day I met Pat, he treated me like one of his best friends. Always a hug, a smile and most of the time a laugh. He lived his life bringing happiness to others. He taught us to love life and love people without discrimination. I will keep in my heart his smiling face and remeber what he taugh me to treat others with kindness.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.