Julian A. “Spid” Patterson, 85, of Coudersport, PA

Julian A. “Spid” Patterson, 85, of Coudersport, PA died Sunday, December 27, 2009 at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA.

Born on June 14, 1924 in Coudersport, he was the son of Vivian R. and Mary Shalkowski Patterson. On November 18, 1951 in Tionesta, PA he married Margaret Curtis who survives.

Mr. Patterson was a graduate of Coudersport High School. He was a veteran of World War II having served with the U. S. Army in Europe and in the Pacific. He was employed for almost 45 years as an auto mechanic with the Chevrolet dealers in Coudersport. He was a member and past Worshipful Master of Eulalia Lodge F. and A. M. #342 and a member of the Coudersport Consistory.

Surviving in addition to his wife are his son, Jeffrey Patterson and his wife, Sherri, of West Pittston, PA, two grandchildren, Kylie Patterson, attending college in Ithaca, NY, and Matthew Patterson of West Pittston, PA, a sister, Laura Flick and her husband, William, of Tionesta, PA, a brother, Warren “Fred” Patterson and his wife, Janice, of Tionesta, PA, one niece and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Marcelle Hale.

There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Eulalia Cemetery in Coudersport.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Coudersport Public Library, 502 Park Avenue, Coudersport, PA 16915. Arrangements are under the direction of the Fickinger Funeral Home of Coudersport.