TUCSON, Ariz. — Patrick C. Heraghty, beloved son, brother, husband, father, veteran and friend, lost his battle with cancer on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

Born June 9, 1941, in Sligo, Ireland, Patrick immigrated to the United States in 1963. After being drafted into the military, he married his hometown sweetheart, Pamela Callaghan, in 1964 and spent the next 20 years traveling the globe for the U.S. Army. After leaving the Army in 1984, Patrick worked as a defense contractor in Sierra Vista, Ariz.; Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.; Vicksburg; and Abingdon, Md.

Retiring in 2005, he returned to Arizona with Pam, settling in Tucson. Patrick’s greatest joy was spending time with his family: daughter, Susan (Kevin) Crownhart; son, Patrick Anthony (Anne Bastow); and grandchildren — Elizabeth, Shane, Meghan, Patrick Joseph and Liam.

Patrick’s ability to live in the moment and his great sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.

A memorial service was held in Tucson, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.