Norfolk - Patrick I. Johnakin, Sr. passed away June 30, 2015. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Patrick was born in Norfolk, VA, and was preceded in death by his parents, Michael E. and Catherine Donovan Johnakin and sister, Agnes.
Patrick is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Gale, and his children, Patrick, Maureen and Kevin Johnakin. He is also survived by his grandchildren Brenna, Sean, Connor, Anne and Virginia as well as his brother, Michael, sister, Cathy and numerous nieces and nephews.
Patrick was retired from the Norfolk Police Department and was a graduate of the University Of Virginia School Of Nuclear Medicine. A lifelong member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, he will be remembered for his devotion to family and friends as well as his strength and courage during his long battle with cancer.
The family will receive friends for visitation at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts. (Colonial Ave, Norfolk, VA) Sunday evening from 5-7. A Mass celebrating Patrick's life will be held Monday at 11 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.
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