Lakeville: Roy J. Patterson, Jr. 58 years, of Big Tree Road, Lakeville, NY died Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY after being admitted on Monday, February 28. He was born at Genesee Hospital, Rochester, NY May 12, 1952, the son of Roy J. and Mary Leeper Patterson. He grew up in South Livonia and was a 1970 graduate of Livonia Central School. Roy would always make sure to take the opportunities in his life and make them work for him. He opened his own general store, Split Willow Grocery, in the mid 70’s to early 80’s. He ran the store until he went on to do what he loved to do in becoming a self employed contractor. Roy loved to spend hours doing woodworking and refinishing antiques. He was truly gifted when it came to woodworking. Roy loved to spend time outdoors, working in his gardens or vacationing in the Adirondack Mountains. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Roy was a lifetime member of the Honeoye Fish and Game Club, where he was president of the club for a year and a half. He cared for his cat Sassy and dogs Baby, Budda and Misty. Roy even made sure that the birds had a place to live by putting out houses for them. Roy will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Roy was predeceased by his father, Roy J. Patterson, sister, Nadeen Patterson Walsh, infant brother Jonathan Patterson, and his Brother-in-law Scott E. McKay. He is survived by his mother Mary Leeper Patterson, loving companion, Cathy Witkousky; his step-son Mike Witkousky, Sisters and Brothers, Jill (Jeff) White, Vicki Patterson, Matthew Patterson Sr., Cindy (Ken) Akers, Lisa Patterson McKay, Ruth (Tony) Fountain, Brother-in-law Kevin Walsh. His children, Lorinda (Matt) DeCerbo, Roy (Kari) Patterson III, Nichole Cunningham, and Ryan (Rachel) Patterson and 6 grandchildren. Nieces and Nephews, Jessica (Gerard) Gramkee, Jennifer (Ray) Simzer, Matt (Samantha) Patterson, Elizabeth (Micah) Godbee, Mark Patterson, Emily Patterson, Stephanie (Patrick) Marshall, Jacinda (Tim) Hacker, Julia (Bryan Wheaton) McKay, Amanda McKay, Scotty McKay, Johathan Fountain, 7 great nieces and nephews, and step-sons David Malone and Nick Yannantuono.
Friends may call Friday 5-7 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A., 21 Big Tree St. Livonia, NY where services will follow the visitation at 7 PM. Burial, Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Livonia. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com