Patrick McGlinchey

Patrick McGlinchey, born March 5, 1946, passed away in the hospital surrounded by the love of his family. He lived a life defined by kindness, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to those he loved most.

The son of Irish immigrants Margaret and Edward McGlinchey, Patrick was one of eight children. Growing up in a large family helped shape the deep sense of loyalty, humility, and care for others that he carried throughout his life. On October 9, 1970, he married the love of his life, Patricia. Together they built a family rooted in love, laughter, Irish pride, and strong Catholic values that continue through the generations.

Pat was a provider and an extremely hard worker. Prior to retiring to Houghton Lake, he spent his career as a pipefitter at McGraw Glass in Detroit. Later in his career, although not required, he pursued and achieved his Bachelor’s Degree in Business in 2002. He was a proud and devoted father to his three children, Tim (Kersten), Kevin (Mary), and Maggie Gobel (Phil), and the cherished grandfather of ten grandchildren: Brendan, Eileen, Anna, Myles, William, Finnegan, Nora, Benjamin, Levi, and Charlotte, who were truly the light of his life. Nothing brought him greater joy than being present for them, whether at track meets, soccer games, boat rides, basketball games, tennis matches, golf outings, musical performances, or dance recitals. His steady presence meant the world to his family.

Known for his kind heart and gentle spirit, Patrick had a way of making people feel comfortable and valued. He lived with humility, warmth, and quiet generosity. An avid golfer, he played courses around the country and in his beloved Ireland, and spent many days at The Quest in Houghton Lake, Michigan. The game brought him joy, but even more meaningful were the friendships and memories made with family and friends. A dedicated fan of the Detroit Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, and MSU basketball, he created many cherished memories cheering on these teams with loved ones.

Patrick is survived by his loving wife, Patty; his children Tim (Kersten), Kevin (Mary), and Maggie (Phil); his ten beloved grandchildren; and his siblings Edward (Angela), Thomas (Patricia), Kathleen (Mark), and Margaret, as well as his siblings by marriage Mary, Cedric, John (Bobbie Jo), Gerardine (Bart), Bonnie, and Sue (Dave). He cherished his relationships with many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends of his children. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Margaret, beloved in-laws Cedric and Aletha, his siblings Roseanne, Maureen, and Jack, as well as close in-laws Dick, Liz, Tom, Rose, Bob, Danny, Peter, Dan and nephews Robbie and Michael.

Above all else, Pat will be remembered as a faithful son and brother, a loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, and a truly gentle soul. His legacy lives on in the family he cherished so deeply and in the many lives he touched simply by being himself. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.