Obituary of Patrick J. Stark

Patrick Big Daddy Stark, 43 of Cortland, NY, passed away unexpectedly Sunday October 31, 2010. He was born July 2, 1967 in Ithaca, NY. Pat was raised and educated locally graduating from Cortland High School in 1983. He was very family oriented enjoying spending time with his children. His hobbies included Golfing, softball, fishing and fantasy football. He is survived by his wife Jennifer Kline Stark of Cortland his children Courtney (Chad) Hutchings of Cortland, Tyler Bennett of Schenectady, NY, McKenzie Stark , Kylie Stark, and Brock Stark at home, mother Elaine Stark of Cortland, father Bert Miles Stark of Oxford, NY, brothers Steve (Lynn) Timmons of Cortland, Allan Bub Timmons of Cortland, Daryl (Sherry) Timmons of Cortland, Bert (Shelley) Stark Jr. of Groton. Michael (Teena) Stark of Bradenton, Florida, Brandon Stark of Binghamton, Martin Stark, Allyn Stark, both of Cortland, and sister Michelle Stark of Cortland, granddaughter Emma Hutching, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be Wednesday 4-8 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland, NY 13045. A service will held Thursday 11 am at the Weight-Beard Funeral Home. To offer condolences on line visit www.wright-beard.com As both a teammate and an opponent on the softball field --- Nothing but respect ! As a friend --- Nothing but love ! Your already being missed more than you ever could ever have imagined . Rest in peace my friend . Larry Shepard "Wacko hope everyone got to know Patrick as I did. He was a good hearted and fun loving man. He would do anything for someone. His laugh was so infectious! He would turn beet red when he laughed! And...in turn, he made me laugh so hard to the point my face hurt. We will miss you. Love Grandma Angel and Michael Our deepest sympathy to the Stark family. A special message goes to Courtney and Chad Hutchings: We love you, Court & Chad. Be strong and know that love never dies, because we carry our loved ones forever in our hearts. Your dad will be with you always. Love, Uncle John & Aunt Cheryl Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Stark family. Pat will surely be missed! Dennis & Terri (Tiffany) Underwood RIP Pat. See you on the softball fields on the other side. Jim Ochsner-- Fort Myers FL Uncle Pat- Im so sorry that for so many years we've been so far away. It was never easy to see each other, but it made the time we spent together that much better. I don't even know when this will all set it for Chris and I. It's important that you know how much we love you, how much you meant to our little family. There's not a day that goes by that we won't think of you. Rest in Peace uncle Pat. I Love You Brittani Chris, Cadence and Brady just heard the news about Patrick I am so sorry to hear of your loss, My brother Michael and he were friends and I was also a friend of his. I had not seen him since I moved back from Texas but when I did see him he still said I am and always will be Dawson's little sister. Patrick was an amazing guy and boy could he sing. I will forever hear him singing Alabama's music. God Bless and Keep you all in this very difficult time. We will keep you all in our prayers. Kristi(Dawson)Denker Sadness fills the air, but our God surely has a place for one with such a BIG heart!!! Bless you family and friends.. Jay and Terry Brown To the Stark and Timmons families, I wish to tell you how sorry I am about the passing of Pat. I went to school with Bub Timmons, and I didn't know Pat, but I saw Bub at our high school reunion this summer. we talked for a bit, and I just wanted you all to know I am thinking and praying for you all. This is a great sadness for you, and I hope that you will find peace after the storm. God bless you all! To the Stark and Timmons families, I wish to tell you how sorry I am about the passing of Pat. I went to school with Bub Timmons, and I didn't know Pat, but I saw Bub at our high school reunion this summer. we talked for a bit, and I just wanted you all to know I am thinking and praying for you all. This is a great sadness for you, and I hope that you will find peace after the storm. God bless you all! Dawn Andrews-Winn RIP Pat. See you on the softball fields on the other side. Jim Ochsner-- Fort Myers FL Thinking back to some of the most memorable times of my youth, I now recall I was often in the company of Pat Stark. I enjoyed those times, and my thoughts are with you. Rest assured, the "tight-knitness" that I remember of your family will surely make this difficult time more bearable for them. Your friend, Matt Steele Dear Elaine, many years have passed since I watched your your older boys. I was very saddened to read about the death of your son Pat. I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Anne Townsend It was a Pleasure having Pat around when he was younger and friends with my sons. He will stay in our hearts. Susan Fitts DEAR FAMILY - I WAS OUT OF TOWN LAST WEEK AND MY MOTHER GAVE ME THE SAD NEWS TODAY. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS - I JUST SAW PAT AND I ALWAYS CALLED HIM DICKIE -HE WOULD SAY - NO I'M PAT. - WE LAUGHED TOGETHER ABOUT THAT. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS BIG HEART AND SMILE. LOVE AND GOD BE WITH YOU. JOAN DAVIS NISWENDER Dear Elaine and family....I just heard this morning about Pat. I am so very sorry. My family and I send our deepest condolences at this time. You will try and understand why....sometimes you can't find the answers but always know that he lives in your hearts and sometime, somewhere something will trigger a memory and you will smile or laugh. I send my love to all of you. Tina Armstrong-Johnson Our DEEPEST sympathies to you Auntie Elaine and your family!!! This was such sad news and I applogize for not getting with you earlier. WE LOVE YOUUUUUUUUU and your family...because..you have ALWAYS treated us like family....xxxxoooo Bams and Sammy Delete | Reply | Forward | Redirect | View Thread | Blacklist | Whitelist | Message Source | Save as | Print