Richard (Patch) Patching (Class of 1951)

Livonia - Passed away May 1, 2018 following a struggle with Alzheimer's. He was 84 years old. Air Force veteran and long-time aircraft mechanic for NWA/Delta. He loved Mustangs, the circus, airplanes and automobiles. He was a world traveler who lived life on his own terms. Survived by his sister, Marjorie Gask; special friend Mary McLennan; nieces Connie Gask and Nancy Gask; four grand-nieces and one grand nephew. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lorena Patching, brother, Robert Jr. and nephew, Timothy Gask. A gathering of remembrance will be held on Saturday, May 19 at 1 pm at Richard's Restaurant, 39305 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.