Dale L. Pattterson of Somerville, formerly of Erie, PA on February 22, 2011 at age 58. Son of the late Lawrence and Evelyn Patterson of PA. Cherished brother of Gary Patterson of FL and Gay Lynne Veit of CT. Former wife of Cecelia Sosa-Patterson and her sons Neilsen and Michael. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. Dale was the former Manager of Development Communications for the Boston Public Library Foundation. Raised in Erie, Pennsylvania, he graduated from McDowell High School where he was a National Merit Scholar. He attended college at Colgate University, Mercyhurst College and Harvard University. His interests included writing, poetry, classical music and public radio. Dale was a gentle soul whose friends and family will miss dearly. Donations in Dale’s memory may be made to Beacon Hospice, 529 Main St., Ste. 101, Charlestown, MA 02129.