Patrick J. Coleman

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patrick J. Coleman, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, friend to many. A lifelong resident of Tuscarora, Patrick died on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at home. He was 49 years of age.

Born Saturday, February 22, 1975 in Williamsport the son of the late Joan Coleman-Forys who passed away on August 7, 2020. Surviving are; father, John Forys; sisters, Bridget Forys and her husband Josh Warne, their children Alexus and Evelyn Warne, and Melanna Forys.  Many aunts, uncles and cousins also survive Patrick.

A 1993 graduate of Marian Catholic High School, Patrick was a member of International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Lodge # 13 currently working at Three Mile Island. Patrick enjoyed rebuilding his many mustangs, and riding his Harley’s. Devoted to his family and friends, he was known for his loyalty and famous one-liners. Patrick worked hard and played harder. He took every opportunity to travel around the world, Ireland being his favorite trip.

Patrick was a member of the Tuscarora Fire Co.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in care of funeral home for an education fund for his nieces.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

A celebration of Patrick's Life will be held on Monday evening December 23 at 7 o'clock P.M. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.

Graveside interment service 10 o'clock A.M. on Tuesday December 24, 2024 at St. Bertha's R.C.C. Cemetery, Walker Township

Online condolences or a fond memory of Patrick may be made to the family at  www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com