Patrick J. Purcell

Patrick J. Purcell, 58, Girardville, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 12th at his residence.

Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Harry and Alice Byrnes Purcell. He worked as an equipment operator for PennDOT and had last worked as a forklift operator.

Pat was a 1983 graduate of the former Cardinal Brennan High School, Fountain Springs. He enjoyed fishing and spending time on the front porch with his brother Bern. Pat was an avid baseball fan and liked following the Philadelphia Phillies.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Thomas "Skip" Purcell; his nephew, Michael Manbeck and his beloved dog, Ginger.

Pat is survived by his two daughters: Sarah Purcell, Girardville and Molly Purcell, Philadelphia; his granddaughter, Penelope Bereskie; his siblings: Maureen Manbeck and her husband Michael, Girardville; Harry Purcell and his wife Bonnie, Pottstown; Bernard Purcell and his wife Lori, Girardville; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 22 ^nd from the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Girardville with Rev. Brian Miller. Friends are invited to his visitation from 10 a.m. until 12 noon Saturday morning at the funeral home. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made, in Patrick's name, to the Girardville Basketball Association C/O Paul Kowalick 250 N. 2 ^nd Street Girardville, PA 17935.

Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Girardville is in charge of the arrangements.