Patrick Joseph O'Neil

Patrick Joseph O’Neil, aged 70, of Powell, Ohio passed away May 13, 2023. He was born on July 27, 1952 to Robert and Marjorie O’Neil, in Columbus Ohio. Patrick married Christine L. Bush on June 4, 1972 in Columbus. Patrick had a long career as a residential real estate broker and was an active member of Immaculate Conception Parish and the Clintonville community for the majority of his life. Pat was president of the Columbus Board of Realtors in 1996, and president of the Ohio Board of Realtors in 2007. Pat was active in the Columbus Irish cultural community as a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He was an avid, lifelong boater and a life member of the Scioto Boat Club. Pat loved being in and on the water, especially the Scioto River and Lake Erie. Pat loved coaching basketball at Immaculate Conception School and being chairperson of the parish festival. He also enjoyed playing golf and cooking delicious meals for family and friends. He was a wonderful friend to many. Pat is survived by his devoted wife, Christine; daughter, Jennifer (Jeffrey); son, Robert ( Roberta), and daughter, Kelley. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Cassidy, Colby, Avery, Amelia, Chloe and Abigail; brothers and sisters, Dan (Margie), Christine, Peggy, Sean, Tim (Esta), Gerry (Lisa), Teresa (Luke), and numerous nieces and nephews. Pat is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Michael; sister, Molly, and sister, Kathleen as well as brothers and sisters in law. Pat suffered a severe stroke on June 1, 2011. His loving wife Christine has been his caregiver since that time. Despite the resulting limitations, he lived the later years of his life in in his true spirit of warmth, compassion, enthusiasm, and positivity showing enormous love for everyone who came into his path. Funeral Home viewing hours are 4:00 – 7:00 pm Wednesday, May 17th at Rutherford Funeral Home at Powell, 450 West Olentangy Street, Powell, OH 43065. The Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at 11:00 am on Friday, May 19th at Immaculate Conception Church in Clintonville at 414 East North Broadway, Columbus, OH 43214. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Immaculate Conception Church Parish: www.iccols.org

Patrick Joseph O'Neil

July 27, 1952 - May 13, 2023