Services To Be Held Friday In Newtown For Jimi Taro Patrick

Obituary and photo via Fluehr Funeral Home:

Jimi Taro Patrick of Newtown passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2017. He was 19 years old. Born in Doylestown, PA, son of Karin Patrick, he was lovingly raised by his devoted grandparents, Sharon and Rich Patrick in Newtown.

Jimi attended St. Andrew School, Newtown and was a 2016 graduate of Holy Ghost Preparatory School. While attending Holy Ghost Prep he not only received distinguished honors for his academic performance, but also participated in numerous community service projects and played for the Holy Ghost Prep baseball team.

Jimi recently completed his freshman year at Loyola University, MD. Majoring in business, he was attending Loyola on a full scholarship and was awarded academic recognition on the Dean’s list.

Jimi was employed at the Candlewyck in Buckingham, PA and was previously employed with the food service department at D’Youville Manor in Yardley and was a faithful communicant of the Church of St. Andrew in Newtown.

As a child, Jimi played baseball for the Council Rock Newtown Little League. He was an excellent pitcher and hitter. As a result, he was a member of the Newtown travel team which won several tournaments and league trophies. Jimi also played basketball in the St. Andrew CYO league.

In addition to his mother and grandparents, Jimi is survived by several aunts and uncles.

Jimi’s family will receive condolences on Friday July 21, 2017 from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass 1:00pm at the Church of St. Andrew 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, Jimi’s family would appreciate contributions in his memory be made to Boys Town 14100 Crawford St. Boys Town, NE 68010 or Nami-Bucks Chapter, 600 Louis Dr. Suite 106 Warminster, PA 18974.

Jimi’s family would like to thank of the many Law Enforcement Departments, and the Communities at large for their prayers that helped bring Jimi home.