Mr. Patrick J. Stack

June 29, 2013

Patrick J. Stack, 98, died on June 29, 2013 in Orange City, Florida. He was born in Cortland, N.Y. and graduated from Cortland High Scholl in 1933. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War ll, completing his service with the rank of Technical Sergeant. Pat opened Stack's Fine Furniture in Owego, N.Y. in 1957 with his first wife, Helen. After owning and operating the business for 20 years, they sold the store and retired to Florida in 1977. Helen preceded him in death in 1981. He married Bette Ramsdell in 1988 in Clermont, Florida, he and Bette were active volunteers during their years together. Pat was a devout Catholic and very active in the church, particularly over the 20 plus years he worshiped at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Clermont. He was a life member of The American Legion, Knights of Columbus and the B.P.O. Elks. Pat is survived by his wife, Bette, they celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary two and a half weeks before his death. A memorial service was held at the John Knox Village on July 2nd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 5, 2013 at 10:30 a,m, in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Cortland, N.Y. Prayers of committal will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Riccardi Funeral Home 69 N. Main St, Cortland, N.Y.