Patrick John Walsh of Wethersfield, beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, brother-in-law and friend of many joined the choir of Irish Angels in heaven on Tuesday, August 13 at Hartford Hospital. Born on December 24, 1922 in Waterford, Ireland, the son of the late Edmond Walsh and the late Margaret Carey, he was a graduate of Hartford Public High School. An Army Veteran of World War II, who worked for Pratt and Whitney for fifty years, Pat was a lover of Irish music, bowling, baseball, Hampton Beach, ski ball, and the granddogs who visited, Pat was the stocker of treats for generations of pets and people. He was a self-taught harmonica player and a fan of Irish step dancing.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Helen Marie Servansky Walsh and their five children: Kathleen M. Lescoe and her husband Ed of Farmington; Patricia A. Michalski of Rocky Hill; Maureen H. Klapatch and Jerry Roisman of Wethersfield and West Hartford, respectively; Agnes M. Reynolds and her husband Gil of Wethersfield; and son Michael P. Walsh and his wife Janice of East Hartford. Pat also leaves his sister Anna Mae Beckwith of Rocky Hill and his brother Edward Walsh and his wife Beverly of Wethersfield, plus twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren who will carry on his legacy. He was predeceased by his firstborn son Edmond Patrick Walsh, his grandson Dennis Michalski, his brother, Thomas J. Walsh and his son-in-law Richard Michalski.

The family would like to thank Pat's caregivers, Izzy, KK, Jennie and Ana for their compassionate, patient assistance during his time of need.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, August 15 from 4-7 p.m. at Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield, Connecticut. A private funeral will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be directed to The Franciscan Life Center, 271 Finch Avenue, Meriden, Connecticut 06451. To share a memory with the family please visit www.dillonbaxter.com.