Obituary for Leonard J. Patinsky, Sr.
Leonard J. Patinsky, Sr., 98, of Minersville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17th, in Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
Born in Minersville, on September 29, 1925, he was a son of the late Michael and Mary (Tokascz) Patinsky.
He was a 1943 graduate of Minersville High School.
Len proudly served his country in the Army Air Force in WW II from 1943-1947 as a 1st Lieutenant. He flew B-29 Bombers; was a co-pilot on 19 missions over Japan on aircraft “Overnight Bag”; served in the Pacific Arena on Tinian Island and also, flew practice missions with Paul Tibbetts, who flew the Enola Gay over Hiroshima.
Through the years he worked in New Jersey for Terminal Vending Company as a salesman for 30 years; drove school bus for children with special needs; and owned and ran his Charter Boat business out of Cape May, NJ, for 30 years doing fishing charters on weekends on the Nomad II.
Len was a lifelong member of The Mountaineers Fire Company in Minersville. He was an avid bowler and is in the South Jersey Bowling Hall of Fame, where he bowled (33) 300 games. He loved baseball and even tried out for the Phillies after high school. He umpired Little League games and was a huge Phillies and Dallas Cowboys fan. He and his companion, Lisa took many trips to Mexico and Florida with friends to enjoy successfully fishing for Marlin and Tuna.
In addition to his parents, Leonard was preceded by his partner, of 50 years, Lisa Adams, who died August 18, 2018; siblings: Anthony Jozsolt, Josephine Pavlock, Mildred Viduszynski, and Anna (Jean) Rhode.
He is survived by children: Donna, of FL; Lori, of Reading; Viki Torres, of Pottsville; and Leonard Patinsky, Jr., of Schuylkill Haven; and several nieces and nephews.
There will be no services as per Uncle Len’s wishes.
The family request contributions in Len’s memory be sent to: the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.
Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at lordbixler.com
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