Beloved Husband and Father Age 85 Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 18th surrounded by family. Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Phyllis (Phee-Phee); daughters Patti (Nile) Eckhoff, Sue (Al) Koppy, June (John) Rodriguez, Paula (Dan) McGrane; grandchildren Bryan, Joe (Vicky), Chris, Robyn (Chris), Mikey (Estelle), Pat, Val (Dan), Lauren, Ryan & Brandon; 4 great grandchildren; brother-in-law Arnold (Gayle) Heuer. A special thanks to Summers, Tiffany, Grace and Health Partners Hospice for the loving care and support during his last year. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday (5/22) 11:00 AM at CHURCH OF ST. PETER, 2600 N. Margaret St, North St. Paul. Visitation Mon. 4-8 PM at the SANDBERG FUNERAL HOME, 2593 E. 7th St, North St. Paul and 1 hour prior to the mass at church. Private burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. An avid fisherman and proud Italian, Pat always put family first. For that, he was tremendously loved and admired and will be greatly missed. "Fish quiver at the mention of my name"