FRAZEYSBURG ? Richard L. ?Pat? Patterson, 70, of Ballston Spa, New York, formerly of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Monday, August 4, 2008 at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, New York. Born December 18, 1937 in Newark, Ohio, he was the son of the late William and Nina Patterson and he was a graduate of Frazeysburg High School. He served in the Navy on the USS Shark and later as a nuclear reactor instructor at the Kesselring Site in West Milton before retiring. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion and the Masonic Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons and he enjoyed playing golf. Surviving is his wife of 50 years, Elizabeth Patterson, sons Curtis Michael, David Lee and Mark Richard; three grandchildren; a sister Sharon King-Venenga of Chula Vista, California and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday, August 8, 2008 in Ballston Spa. Burial with full military honors will be in Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Blinded Veterans Association, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, New York 12208. The Patterson family was assisted locally by Vensil-Orr & Chute Funeral Homes.