Thomas L. Patterson, 79, of Darlington, passed away on August 25, 2024, in Allegheny General Hospital.

He was born on February 25, 1945, in Beaver Falls, a son the late James C. and Bernice I. Patterson. He is survived by his four children, Grace Kimberlee Patterson, Mary Elisabeth (Robert) Norkus, Thomas L. Patterson Jr, Eunice Jane Maxwell (Jim); three siblings, Ronnie (Judy) Patterson, Sheila Fattore, and Penne (Nick) Colao and eight grandchildren, Sarah (Spencer), Victoria, Elizabeth, Claire, Lily, MaryKate, Carolina, and James; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Thomas loved being outdoors. He grew up working on his grandma and grandpa Owens’ farm and enjoyed being a horseman. He had a passion for hunting and loved to run his hunting dogs. He was a devoted union electrician for the IBEW local 712. He was a member of the NRA- National Rifle Association. He was a Republican, who supported Donald J. Trump; and was excited to vote for him for the third time.

Friends and family will be received on Friday August 30 at 11:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.

A Private interment will be held at the Grandview Cemetery in Beaver Falls.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you donate to Support Spencer’s Battle Against Brain Cancer, https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-spencers-battle-against-brain-tumor.