David R. Patrico, of Plymouth, who enjoyed a long career as an automobile mechanic, died peacefully at his home Oct. 17 surrounded by his family. He was 83.
Born April 8, 1943, in Plymouth, to the late Jack and Mary (Falcon) Patrico, he was raised in Kingston, where he attended local schools and graduated from Silver Lake Regional High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1969 and continued his service with the U.S. Army National Guard.
He earned certification as an auto mechanic. Family and friends remember him for his passion for the great outdoors, fishing on his boat, and artistic crafts.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Stonkus) Patrico; their children, David Patrico and his wife Lisa of Pocasset, Tim Patrico and his wife Ann of Kingston, Tom Patrico and his wife Michelle of Plymouth, and Kym Patrico of Rockland. He is also survived by grandchildren Briana, Kayla, Steven, Amanda, Sean, and Jason Patrico; and great-grandchildren Lily, Azrael, and Summer.
He was preceded in death by his brother Jack Patrico.
A graveside service will be at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or the Parkinson’s Foundation.