RIP Irish Alkey (Patrick)

[A.J.]

For you old school .netters and/or listeners of The What Show, we got word that one of our all-time greats, Irish Alkey, passed away from a blood clot. As you may have been aware, Alkey had some medical issues over the past couple of years.

Our thoughts go out to his wife Silera (Arelis), their son Colin and to all of his friends and family.

We will post updates as they become available.

EDIT: If you can, please help with the funeral costs. Paypal whatever you can to sabanj666@aol.com

[foodcourtdruide]

This is terrible and sad news. My condolences to silera, colin and the rest of his family and friends. RIP Irish Alkey.

[disneyspy]

as was said earlier its tragic news my best wishes to his family and friends

[Furtherman]

Can't find the words. So tragic.

[Misteriosa]

as i posted on arelis' facebook page: Te acompaño en tus sentimientos

[El Mudo]

What a bummer. RIP buddy.

[A.J.]

I had hoped all his medical issues were finally behind him.

Alkey was one of my favorite posters at .net and when he once told me I had posted something that made him laugh, I never felt prouder. I'm glad to have had the chance to meet him a few times and realize that he was even funnier and cooler in person. My deepest sympathies to Arelis and Colin and to all of his friends and family.

And to paraphrase the man himself: "Fuck you God...you deal with him NOW!"

[smiler grogan]

Sorry to hear this, rip Alkey. My condolencses to Silera and their family.

[Tall_James]

I never met Alkey. I knew him from his hilarious posts on this board and his epic rants against stupidity. He was a unique voice and I truly looked forward to seeing this awesome sig pic in any thread I was looking at...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/artemisentreri/alkey.gif

To me, he never was one of those friends of the show whose sole ambition was to be on the show. And I respected him for that. However, when he did appear on the show, he was gold. Remember the infamous Reillyluck rant? Awesome.

You can see by what is posted here and from the outpouring of love & emotion from people who knew him - he was truly well loved.

My sincerest and deepest condolences go out to Silera, Colin and the rest of his family.

Cheers Pat, you were aces.

[Misteriosa]

can someone post that rant? i would love to hear it.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

very sad news.. Pat was a good egg

always hilarious when talking to him the 5 -10 times I met him in person...


RIP very shocking...

[A.J.]

can someone post that rant? i would love to hear it.

Here (http://www.ronfez.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=3129)

[Tenbatsuzen]

A lot of people will talk about how funny Alkey was, but the thing I will always remember about Pat is how accepting he was.

Pat was always a good guy, and had a handshake and a smile for you when he saw you at an event. It was always genuine. He'd crack a joke, you'd have a beer, and you'd feel like old friends.

That talent is a unique gift.

I am heartbroken for Arelis and Collin.

[realmenhatelife]

Such a terrible thing to happen to a family, condolences to them and his friends.

[mikeyboy]

I am so saddened by this. Pat was such a great and hysterical guy. My thoughts go out to Arelis and Colin and the rest of their family.

[smiler grogan]

A lot of people will talk about how funny Alkey was, but the thing I will always remember about Pat is how accepting he was.

Pat was always a good guy, and had a handshake and a smile for you when he saw you at an event. It was always genuine. He'd crack a joke, you'd have a beer, and you'd feel like old friends.

That talent is a unique gift.

I am heartbroken for Arelis and Collin.

I'm not sure you could say anything better about a person.

[dim499]

Terrible. My thoughts are with his friends and family. I didn't even know him. Fuck, this sucks.

[KC2OSO]

Wow such sad news. I'm so sorry to hear this. My condolences to his family. Too young and too soon to happen.

[Stalker Patti]

sorry for such a deep loss. Known him for years, and was a great guy! My condolences to Arelie and Colin.

[Fallon]

Very sad news. Condolences to Arelis, friends and family.

[spe5150]

I was never one for attending a lot of the RF.net bar nights & other NYC get-togethers. But thanks to the handful of poker games & softball functions in Jersey I got the chance to meet & hang a few times with Pat & Arelis...and those events were always memorable.

I can't believe I'll never again have the chance to sit across a poker table from him, share some ice-cold Jager & frosty beers, then watch him go from cool, to hilarious, to momentarily belligerent, & push right on through to hilarious again.

And not to minimize him as just a drinker & party-guy, I would honestly say that my favorite interaction with Pat & his wonderful family was a night that started with poker & drinking but ended with the kids falling asleep watching wrestling videos & once they were tucked in & almost everyone had gone, Pat & Arelis hung around a bit longer & we "grown ups" chatted about everything & anything until the sun came up. It was simple & innocent, and it was a great night.

Finally, just to leave us with one more laugh, as Tom & I waived frantically from our 2nd story window, Pat turned the wrong way out of our driveway & drove about 3 house lengths the wrong way down our one way street.

You will be missed, sir...RIP, Pat. Sincerest condolences to Arelis & the family. You will all be in my prayers.

[TripleSkeet]

Holy shit!

Such a sad day. Pat was a great guy. He will be missed.

[deliciousV]

I chatted online with alkey a couple of times, he and I shared a common illness, both of us had had a perferated bowel and woke up with a colostomy, only with different outcomes. I don't know why mine was removed in 6 months and he never really recovered, life really isn't fair. this sucks.

[Flea_Man]

One of the funniest, kindest, most beloved people we've ever known. He touched so many lives and he will be missed by everyone. RIP Pat. We love and miss you.

[disneyspy]

i only met him once when we stood outside of dave's birthday party and smoked cigarettes,he was such a cool guy with a down to earth sense of humor i can see why he was so well liked.

we were outside and some chick came out in hysterics talking about how they couldn't find silera's ring and he looked at me and said "no big deal,i'll get her another on next time i have 10 bucks",it cracked me up. he was one of those people i wish i had lived closer to and been able to see more often

[zildjian361]

Sad news RIP Patrick

[Furtherman]

i only met him once when we stood outside of dave's birthday party and smoked cigarettes,he was such a cool guy with a down to earth sense of humor i can see why he was so well liked.

we were outside and some chick came out in hysterics talking about how they couldn't find silera's ring and he looked at me and said "no big deal,i'll get her another on next time i have 10 bucks",it cracked me up. he was one of those people i wish i had lived closer to and been able to see more often

I remember that. I had a good time hanging out with him that night too.

[Hottub]

Very sad day indeed. Always with a smile and a wisecrack. Even with all he went through he never lost that ability. My condolences to all family and friends.
Pat has left us way too early.
Cheers, budday.

[CountryBob]

Would it be too much to ask for an Alkey reference on the front page of .net for awhile?
Dont really know if that's cool but it might be nice...

[keithy_19]

This is just awful. All the best to his family and friends.

[disneyspy]

Would it be too much to ask for an Alkey reference on the front page of .net for awhile?
Dont really know if that's cool but it might be nice...

i think that sig tall james posted earlier would be cool

[Justice4all]

I was never one for attending a lot of the RF.net bar nights & other NYC get-togethers. But thanks to the handful of poker games & softball functions in Jersey I got the chance to meet & hang a few times with Pat & Arelis...and those events were always memorable.

I can't believe I'll never again have the chance to sit across a poker table from him, share some ice-cold Jager & frosty beers, then watch him go from cool, to hilarious, to momentarily belligerent, & push right on through to hilarious again.

And not to minimize him as just a drinker & party-guy, I would honestly say that my favorite interaction with Pat & his wonderful family was a night that started with poker & drinking but ended with the kids falling asleep watching wrestling videos & once they were tucked in & almost everyone had gone, Pat & Arelis hung around a bit longer & we "grown ups" chatted about everything & anything until the sun came up. It was simple & innocent, and it was a great night.

Finally, just to leave us with one more laugh, as Tom & I waived frantically from our 2nd story window, Pat turned the wrong way out of our driveway & drove about 3 house lengths the wrong way down our one way street.

You will be missed, sir...RIP, Pat. Sincerest condolences to Arelis & the family. You will all be in my prayers.

John you pretty much summed up my favorite memory of him as well, and that was Pat. Whether it was intentional or unintentional, his last act was always to make you smile.

That night will live on forever in my memory.
Pat, you were the best, and this world is a lot less happy with you gone. I know you're up there smiling down at us. And when we get up there finally, we will have one hell of a poker game! Rest in Peace buddy. You're missed already.

[Melrapuo]

Jesus that sucks. RIP Alkey, and my condolences to his family and friends.

[The Jays]

I'm sad.

He was the highlight of my bachelor party.

He was always hilarious and friendly,

I don't know what to say. I'm very sad about this.

[thepaulo]

Sad....He can't have been that old.

[Justice4all]

I never met Alkey. I knew him from his hilarious posts on this board and his epic rants against stupidity. He was a unique voice and I truly looked forward to seeing this awesome sig pic in any thread I was looking at...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/artemisentreri/alkey.gif

To me, he never was one of those friends of the show whose sole ambition was to be on the show. And I respected him for that. However, when he did appear on the show, he was gold. Remember the infamous Reillyluck rant? Awesome.

You can see by what is posted here and from the outpouring of love & emotion from people who knew him - he was truly well loved.

My sincerest and deepest condolences go out to Silera, Colin and the rest of his family.

Cheers Pat, you were aces.

James, I honestly feel bad for you that you never met him. Out of all of the "old schoolers" he was one of THE guys you always wanted to be there when there was a function. You'd be hard pressed to find one person who didn't want to be around him and Silera. They made the party fun to be at.

[A.J.]

James, I honestly feel bad for you that you never met him. Out of all of the "old schoolers" he was one of THE guys you always wanted to be there when there was a function. You'd be hard pressed to find one person who didn't want to be around him and Silera. They made the party fun to be at.

So true.

[Justice4all]

Sad....He can't have been that old.

He was 32


This was one moment I will never forget with Pat. I remember the exact moment it was taken. He was that kind of guy that he would go right along with the joke or whatever it was.

http://www.ronfez.net/gallery//watermark.php?file=1409

[Space Edge]

Condolences

[styckx]

Can't process any of this. :sad: Condolences to the family..

[blakjeezis]

Just saw this on my FB feed. Sometimes the universe is a fucking bastard. It's been a couple of years since I've seen anyone from hereabouts, but Goddamn, Pat was a good dude. Always sought him out at a thing, and always got a smile and a highlight. Really shitty. Really, really shitty. My heart goes out to Arelis and the family. Wow.

[RoseBlood]

There are no words. My heart aches for the family. RIP

[jennysmurf]

Wow, I really hate this. I feel so sorry for his family.:down:

[jimmyolsenblues]

I met him at bar 9 he was so kind and welcoming. I loved this guy and only met him once.
So sad for Colin and Silera.

[ralphbxny]

Im shocked about this one. I know I havent been on in a bit but this one bothers me. Pat was awesome. I loved him joining chugging and any alcohol contests just for the free alcohol. RIP sir. My condolences to Silera and the Family. I will be drinking a cold one.

[ChrisTheCop]

I never got close to Patrick, but whenever I saw him, he made me feel like a true friend. He and Silera are my first memory of being welcomed to the RF.net family, and Ronnie just put it best--they were our King and Queen.

May he rest in peace, and may the wonderful beautiful family he leaves behind be strong and able to get through this terrible chapter.

I love you all.

[Sheila]

my deepest condolences to Arelis and family and friends. RIP Pat.

[Judge Smails]

Very sad to hear. My condolences to Silera and Colin.

[johnnyneill]

So sorry to hear this terrible news.

Condolences to Silera and all of Patrick's family and friends.

[sailor]

Only met him once, but he and silera always seemed like great people. My condolences.

[razorboy]

Just brutal. My thoughts and condolences.

[KingModem]

RIP Budday. Condolences to the family.

[Dirty Joe]

It's been a while but I had to come post. I'm still in shock after hearing about this. Pat was an amazing guy. He always made me laugh no matter what kind of mood I was in. He is gonna be missed. My thoughts are with his family.

[thepaulo]

He was 32


This was one moment I will never forget with Pat. I remember the exact moment it was taken. He was that kind of guy that he would go right along with the joke or whatever it was.

http://www.ronfez.net/gallery//watermark.php?file=1409

32...fuck.

We need more details. Blood clot? Was there a surgery?

[Justice4all]

32...fuck.

We need more details. Blood clot? Was there a surgery?

From what Silera told me, they believe it was a stroke brought on by his medical condition. I am sure we will find out exactly what is was when we go to the wake/funeral

[JimmieHats]

Been a long time. And it stinks when these sorts of circumstances bring me back. But it's because of this community that I know Pat. And one thing that I've always been thankful for are the people I've had the privilege to meet and call friends because of the radio shows, message boards, and gatherings. He was an awesome person who will be sorely missed by us all. Who knows why it had to happen. But I feel happy to have been able to know him while he was around. Rip budday.

[WhistlePig]

Such sad news. He was so young! My heart goes out to his family. RIP.

[Jennitalia]

Holy shit. Heartbreaking news. Pat was good people and a total pisser. My heart goes out to Arelis, Collin and their family.

[Souter Fell]

Never met him but my heart goes out to his family.

[jimmyolsenblues]

you can hear audio of the late great irish alkey at :
http://www.thewhatshow.com/shows.cfm

[Earlshog]

R.I.P.

He will be sorely missed. My condolences to his family and friends.

[CruelCircus]

This is what I posted on Pat's Facebook wall:

"Pat was one of the first people I met and got to know in this wacky "community" so many years ago. He was always warm and funny and welcoming, and yeah, I did look forward to seeing him. I feel lucky that I got to see him in the last few months and reminisce a bit. Watching what he and Arelis have been able to build together over the years, I couldn't help but be immensely happy for both of them. My heart goes out to her and their family. Pat, you'll be missed."

I met Alkey even before we joined .net, way back in the oa.com days. Crazy when you think about it. My first experience was being ripped apart by he and Gonzostyle in the late night chat room. But when I met him in person the first time soon after, we had a great time and I always thought of him as a buddy from then on.

The last time I saw him, back in March, we marveled at how long it has actually been. Pat even pointed out that he'd known me before he met Silera. I feel really lucky that I made it out that night and got to hang with him a bit one last time.

Tenbats had a great point, it wasn't just how much of a funny fuck he was, it was that he was always welcoming, open, and accepting. And sure he'd bust your balls, but he did it with a smile and then put his arm around you.

People like Pat and Arelis are what has made this thing so much fun to be a part of over the years. Irish Alkey is someone who will be genuinely missed, and the community is a little less fun today.

[sexy bastard]

I think we can honestly say that Irish Alkey was one of the nicest people we will ever meet in our lives. Whether it was on the air, in the studio, at a radio show event, a bar crawl, softball game, a new year’s party and even at a wedding, he would always have a smile on his face and make people feel welcome. I think all of us who knew him casually and those who knew him closely can all say he was a warm hearted and caring person, and all of us could see in his eyes the genuine and adoring love he had every time he looked at his wife. Even though he was only here for a little over three decades he touched so many people in a positive way, we were all blessed and fortunate to have a moment of time in our lives with him. I think a small gift we were given by him is the lesson to Love life every day, keep a smile on your face, and treat everyone with open arms. Thank you for making the world a better place.

[DarkHippie]

I am in tears over this. Its been years since I've seen him, but he was such a great guy, its hard not to be deeply affected by his loss. He was so welcoming and down to earth, friendly, funny, he had a personality that you just wanted to be around. And to go so young, with a wife and kids, sometimes life just isn't fair.

Rest in peace, Pat.

[hurlmon]

Sad News.

I didn't know him other than what he was on the show but from that he seemed to be an all around nice guy.

My condolences to his family and friends.

[spoon]

Unreal to hear this news in the middle of my honeymoon...unreal and truly heartbreaking. Pat was quite a unique and funny guy who I always enjoyed stoking the internet's, especially ronfez.net's ire. He would be game for anything, at any time and loved to just go off on any tangent in the name of getting laughs.

Some of the stories listed already have me not only laughing, but incredibly saddened at everyone's loss, especially Arelis and Collin. Yet thank God for lil Collin, as we still have a piece of IA there to keep his spirit alive.

As Crippler (spe5150) and Justice mentioned, Alkey was hilarious at all those poker games. To give you an example of what type of guy he was, a year or two ago I ran into him at some rf event and we were catching up (about how he destroyed me in a chugging contest a year or two ago as Figment "reffed" the competition). We were talking about missing the old rf.net poker games Crip and Justice used to throw and he looked at me and said, set it up and just bring everyone to my house. I thought he was joking but of course he wasn't and opened up his house on a whim to all us fuck ups just like that. You would think Arelis would be up in arms about it, but no way. It's exactly why they worked together. They have that west coast chill factor with life, and the bust your balls east coast style sprinkled in. Love them both and will truly miss Pat, a very unique and genuine guy.

As a tribute, Gluck needs to trash this site for a week in his honor!

RIP Patrick.

[ANC]

My condolences, RIP buddy.

[spoon]

Another great time I remember was the softball game where IA got burned soooooo bad he couldn't even move. He was unbelievably red after the game so the only logical thing to do was drink more of course. I should mention, Pat was the pitcher, Figment was the catcher!

[Justice4all]

Another great time I remember was the softball game where IA got burned soooooo bad he couldn't even move. He was unbelievably red after the game so the only logical thing to do was drink more of course. I should mention, Pat was the pitcher, Figment was the catcher!

Oh man I forgot about that one! Good good times.

[jab]

:(

[mdr55]

RIP Pat. I remember playing poker with him and softball too. Good all around guy. Condolences to Silera and family.

[TheGameHHH]

rest in peace my man

[Enabler]

I never met the man, or any of you for that matter, but this news still shocked and saddened me. Just hearing the dude on the air and on the what show I knew he was really cool and funny and had an amazing life and family. If you ever read this, Silera, just know that there are even complete strangers out there sharing a small fraction of your pain over this. RIP alkey.

[Death Metal Moe]

I didn't know him personally, only dealt with him on the message board.

Either way I'm very sorry to hear about a Ron and Fez fan passing away so young.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Friends of IrishAlkey, we can use your help with the funeral costs. Please paypal whatever you can to sabanj666@aol.com. We are setting up a memorial website at irishalkey.com but it will take a day or two. Memorial service information will be posted on this site as soon as its available.

[Hawiian shirt craig]

I have not posted here in a long time, since the "terrestrial days" mostly--- but when I saw this on Facebook I was compelled. Pat was a great guy. I have not seem him in a while, but he was always one of my favorite Ron & Fezers... Pray for his family and thank god for the time you had with him. I just hope he had time for a "your mom's box"

[PD]

I haven't been able to listen much to the show at work, and I haven't really tried hard after Dave left, but today I happened to have a long ride out to the East end of Long Island around 1:30. When just after 2pm Ron got on and said that Pat had passed away, it just sent a shock through me.

Ron said it best when he said that we all knew that Pat was sick, but somehow felt he would always make it through.
I never met Pat even though there were opportunities- just didn't work out- but between OA.com days, Pal talk, here and The What show, Pat touched me.

There isn't much that could be said except that all thoughts and prayers are with Arelis and Colin, as well as people like ESD, Casey, Missy, Jeff and all who lost a close friend.

nothing much more to say except follow up on what Matty said, and think about contributing to the funeral costs

[Christy]

I haven't posted in years. I am so shocked and saddened by this news!

Alkey was such an awesome guy!

RIP Pat

[furie]

This is just terrible news. I only met him once, he was really cool.

[styckx]

Friends of IrishAlkey, we can use your help with the funeral costs. Please paypal whatever you can to sabanj666@aol.com. We are setting up a memorial website at irishalkey.com but it will take a day or two. Memorial service information will be posted on this site as soon as its available.

Thanks for posting this

[sr71blackbird]

RIP Patrick, my condolences to Silera and Colin. This is very sad news to me and Patrick was always a good hearted and funny guy and the world will be sadder without you. But, we had the pleasure of your company for a while and now its haven's turn!
Godspeed!

[Brad_Rush]

I didn't know him but he always seemed like a good guy from the people he knew and their good impressions of him. My condolences to his family and friends in this difficult time.

[sr71blackbird]

Friends of IrishAlkey, we can use your help with the funeral costs. Please paypal whatever you can to sabanj666@aol.com. We are setting up a memorial website at irishalkey.com but it will take a day or two. Memorial service information will be posted on this site as soon as its available.


Thanks Matt! Good call, Im donating now.

[Misteriosa]

Friends of IrishAlkey, we can use your help with the funeral costs. Please paypal whatever you can to sabanj666@aol.com. We are setting up a memorial website at irishalkey.com but it will take a day or two. Memorial service information will be posted on this site as soon as its available.

done.

[Reephdweller]

Ever since I heard this morning about losing Pat, I have been in stunned shock. I just can't believe it. I haven't posted here in a long time, but I felt it was only right to post here. One of the first places I met and got to know Alkey was here and back on OA.com. He was always a great guy to talk to like so many have said he was always welcoming and just a decent and funny fucking guy. My heart goes out to Arelis, Collin and their whole family, and all the communities we all knew each other from..whether it was OA.com, RF.net, YMB, CDIH, Paltalk etc..

RIP Patrick, you will be missed.

[Recyclerz]

Friends of IrishAlkey, we can use your help with the funeral costs. Please paypal whatever you can to sabanj666@aol.com.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^This.

Worrying about $ in her time of grief is the one burden that we actually can help Silera with, and, as a community, we must.

Condelences to all that are affected by this terrible loss.

[UnknownPD]

Sad news indeed. I remember dustups with Alkey that always ended with me feeling outwitted and outmatched.

Condolences to family and friends.

[IamPixie]

hey, just stopped by to say how saddened I am by Alkey's passing. I don't really know what to say. Whenever I saw alkey at an event he was always a gentleman to me. I really enjoyed listen to him and the gang on the What show. His death is truly tragedy and my heart goes out to his family. My thoughts are with you, Silera.

[striker]

My deepest and most sincere condolances to Silera and family on the loss of Alkey. RIP.

[happytypinggirl]

There just aren't words for what a loss the world has suffered today. Pat was one of the kindest most generous, most forgiving, caring, loving people I've ever known. My heart goes out to Arelis, her entire family, and the entire extended family of friends who had their lives touched by Pat. I feel truly honored to have known him.

[JPMNICK]

terrible news, I feel terrible for his family and all those who loves him. He was a great guy on and off the board, and the WNEW/JFK folks probably remember him for being very funny on air too.

He will be missed in many facets of his life, my deepest sympathy to all those who are close to him.

[Radioguy]

It's been years since I met him last, and I always regretted not knowing him better.

My condolences go out to Arelis, Colin and their friends; all luckier than I to have known him well.

[Duke]

I haven't been on the board in a while and when I logged on today to see this I was shocked.
I remember way back in the day...2003 or so, Alkey would always bust my balls in the chat room but looking back the dude was hilarious.

RIP Alkey you were taken from us way too early

[PapaBear]

Such terrible news. My thoughts go out to his family AND his friends. Seeing people in this thread that haven't been around in a very long time, is a testament to what a good person he must have been.

[MobCounty]

Damn brother.. My heart goes out to Alkeys friends and family. They were the best thing about the early days of PT.

[FN Moron]

...I haven't been on these boards in years... but hearing about the passing of Pat has drawn me back here... I remember many of nights BS-ing with him back in the old OA.com days... the early days at Bar 9... the original O&A/R&F MB softball games... that big ear'd Mick was one of the good ones... and even though I haven't seen him in years, I'm gonna miss him... RIP Pat...

[Melk]

Never met him, but he brought a lot of laughs to the show over the years.

My condolences go out to Silera, Colin, and the rest of his family.

[EliSnow]

I saw the the news elsewhere. Really terrible news. My condolences to Arelis and his family.

[ozzie]

Friends of IrishAlkey, we can use your help with the funeral costs. Please paypal whatever you can to sabanj666@aol.com. We are setting up a memorial website at irishalkey.com but it will take a day or two. Memorial service information will be posted on this site as soon as its available.

Thanks for this. Done.

The best time I ever had on .net was a night spent with Pat translating drunken Arelishhh posts. Wish I'd had the chance to meet him in person.

Deepest condolences to all of his family and friends.

[NewYorkDragons80]

Never met the guy, but when I lived in Japan I used to ritually listen to The What Show. It came on Saturday morning there and I used to just laugh my ass off hearing the 3 of them break Jeff's balls.

I also remember the 2008 NFL season when Favre was playing for the Jets. I watched one of the games on Paltalk and when Favre and the Jets started to collapse, he celebrated by busting out the "Alkey bat wings", which was his stretched out ballbag.

One funny bastard. He will be missed by so, so many.

[Legit Bill]

I am so sorry to hear this, its been a couple of year since I have talked to Pat- my condolences go out to Silera, their children, and all those that were close with him. I only had the chance to talk with Pat on PalTalk, he was just so genuine and absolutely hilarious.

[UnknownPD]

I'd like to pay my respects. Any info on this. Funeral home etc...

[angrymissy]

I'd like to pay my respects. Any info on this. Funeral home etc...

When it's finalized I will make sure it gets posted here.

[Crispy123]

He was a great poster and I always liked his calls or when in studio.

Death is a fucking cunt.


All the best to his family in their time of greiving.

[angrymissy]

Donations can be sent via Paypal to sabanj666@aol.com

The wake is friday and the funeral is Saturday, PM me if you would like details.

[Furtherman]

I saw Pat last weekend. We were both playing at a pool tournament on Saturday morning at 10am. I saw him across the room playing a game, with his sunglasses on. Ha!

I said to myself that I would go over and say hi after my game, but our team got knocked out and I didn't see him as I was leaving, so that never happened. It was a funny sight to see though.

[CofyCrakCocaine]

I'm so sorry for Silera and Colin. Patrick was a truly funny man, and I am but the least of the many who will miss him something fierce. RIP Mr.Alkey.

[Kewlkat]

Such SAD news, RIP Pat and my condolences to Arelie and Colin.

[jennysmurf]

Donations can be sent via Paypal to sabanj666@aol.com

The wake is friday and the funeral is Saturday, PM me if you would like details.

I sent a little $$ to help out, I just wish it could have been more. I just hate this all the way around. :down:

[cougarjake13]

rip buddy



life always finds a way to fuck you over and the worst is death and leaving loved ones behind

[Gmann]

RIP pal. From the Bar9 days to Red Rock to 7B to most recently Iron Horse....Drinking and poker and just having fun wont be the same with out you.




I know this is a little weird but does anyone have audio from yesterdays show? I didnt have a chance to hear it at work and am just curious to listen to it.

[DJEvelEd]

RIP brother. He was one of the few who had my back up in here...(to his detriment) lol

Really cool dude!!! Safe journey budday!

[Friday]

from the first moment i stepped into Bar 9 so many years ago, Pat... and everyone really... treated me as if i were family.
he was always kind and welcoming ... and forgiving.
i feel lucky to have partied with you, Pat... but far luckier to have experienced your friendship.

i hate that this happened. all of my prayers are with you, Arelis...

[hanso]

It was great to share time over the internet. The way Patrick and Silera would go back and forth on The What Show. It made it like a modren day "The Honeymooners " show. And would make my night to sit in on their show.

Sorry for the awful news, my condolences go out to the family.

[angrymissy]

I just wanted to check w/ Arelis before posting this, and did, here is the information on Pat's services:

Patrick W. Mussell

3-21-1979 - 6-14-2011



Wake

Friday 6-17-11

4pm-8pm

Blackley Funeral Home

809 Broad Ave
Ridgefield, NJ 07657



Gathering:

Sat 6-18-11

9am
Blackley Funeral Home



Funeral Mass

Sat 6-18-11

10am

St. Mathews Church

555 Prospect Ave
Ridgefield, NJ 07657



Flowers of the Field

(201) 878-2669
flowersofthefield.net



In lieu of flowers:
http://stanleymcdonaldfund.squarespace.com/

[mendyweiss]

sorry to hear about this

[Raven]

Thanks for the info -- I have to pay my respects

[jeffdwright2001]

Just heard the news via Twitter. Regrets and Regards to family and friends.

[angrymissy]

Thank you so much to everyone who donated. A significant amount has been collected and it will really help the family in this time of need. If anyone has any questions, please pm me.

[Repent13]

I know this is a little weird but does anyone have audio from yesterdays show? I didnt have a chance to hear it at work and am just curious to listen to it.

http://www.zshare.net/audio/914525914e4d5a64/

[Caseyelan]

The names in this thread are names I haven't seen in a long time. That gave me the fuzzies.

I wrote this on my blog and just wanted to repost it here......


As some of you heard we lost one of our best friends this week unexpectedly. We are deeply saddened. Last time we saw Patrick was at Stanley and Julianna's birthday party last month. He waltzed into the party like a hurricane. He yelled about the Yankee's tickets he couldn't use and how "g-d cold it is". Later that day I spoke privately to Patrick and told him that "This was your year" and how I felt now was the time to get his life together and shine. He may not have had the chance to do that, but the desire was there and I am certain that it hadn't fallen on deaf ears.

Without Patrick, I would not have met my husband. Without Patrick, I would not have had my children. I am forever in his debt.

I will miss his stupid jokes, I will miss his silly snort-giggle, I will miss his dirty sweat rags. I will miss laying on him when I have had too much to drink. I will miss how he made Arelis laugh. I will miss his dumb sunglasses.

I will miss his heart.

Wherever he is, he took a piece of me with him. I surrendered it willingly.

I send love. So, much love.

[GiveMeCandles]

I'm stunned to hear such sad news. I remember when IrishAlkey started on the oa.com board. He always entertained me, even living 3000 miles away. His quick wit and drunk rants will be missed! I know he will be watching over those he loved. RIP Pat.

Kay
aka Kindredbabe

[NYC NEIL]

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I just need to say that my thoughts and prayers are with his family . I am truly sorry for your loss -

Respectfully,
Neil

[Mafialife Chris]

The names in this thread are names I haven't seen in a long time. That gave me the fuzzies.

I wrote this on my blog and just wanted to repost it here......


As some of you heard we lost one of our best friends this week unexpectedly. We are deeply saddened. Last time we saw Patrick was at Stanley and Julianna's birthday party last month. He waltzed into the party like a hurricane. He yelled about the Yankee's tickets he couldn't use and how "g-d cold it is". Later that day I spoke privately to Patrick and told him that "This was your year" and how I felt now was the time to get his life together and shine. He may not have had the chance to do that, but the desire was there and I am certain that it hadn't fallen on deaf ears.

Without Patrick, I would not have met my husband. Without Patrick, I would not have had my children. I am forever in his debt.

I will miss his stupid jokes, I will miss his silly snort-giggle, I will miss his dirty sweat rags. I will miss laying on him when I have had too much to drink. I will miss how he made Arelis laugh. I will miss his dumb sunglasses.

I will miss his heart.

Wherever he is, he took a piece of me with him. I surrendered it willingly.

I send love. So, much love.

This made me and my wife cry. I am always trying to explain this nutty community to my wife who before me did not even know talk radio existed. And to hang out with the listeners of one (or 2) of the shows, was insane. I cannot tell you how many times 'Irish Alkey' came up in discussion. Always a story about how he made me laugh, and how cool Silera was, or how cute the baby was.

I am happy to have 1 picture with him. It was the first time I met him. I was a huge fan of his calls, and his wit.

http://mafialife.com/mafialife/images/store_items/MLC_and_ALkey.jpg

I have been working 3 jobs, no time to listen to the show, or you know I would've called in with a great memory. I had the pleasure of making it to 2 new years parties at the house, and it was good times! One time i recorded a rant in the paltalk room that was a huge hit on air. I remember hearing Alkeys laugh when I played it back to him. He never expected to be recorded.

My wife told me when I just walked into the door after work. She said "So sad, that guy Alkey Pat died, can you go find out how he died. Lets send them flowers"

It hit me alot harder then I would expect. I never ever wouldve expected him to die.

Sure, I wasnt the best of friends with him personally, but I just had to let out that his personality was something I adored. I am going to miss that personality bigtime.

I just sent a donation, because I think the money will be needed alot more then flowers. I used the link missy posted.

Peace and Love everyone! I will be praying along with you all for Pat's friend and family.

God Bless you Arelis! I am so sorry for your families lost. Much Love to you guys!

[silera]

I thank you all for sharing and thinking about us. We were very lucky to get our time with him.

I never felt perfect until he held me and told me I was.

Please know that we both truly love you all.

[YourAmishDaddy]

Patrick definitely was one of the major positives I have known being a fan of Ron and Fez over the years. Instantly welcoming to us who migrated over to Paltalk and one of the quickest witted hilariously funny people I have ever known. Just down to earth genuinely cool people, Patrick and Arelis both.

Patrick just had that thing that drew you in and be a part of it. Truly gifted, wonderful and real. And it's sad to see someone like that not here anymore. I will miss him very much, and the sadness will only be outweighed by the fact that knowing where he is now there is no more sickness to deal with.

My heart goes out to Arelis and Colin. You aren't alone. We all care for and adore you. For Patrick, my friend, enjoy the rest you've now found.

[Saltzy]

I have only listened to the Ron and Fez show once or twice in my life, and in all honesty I know amost nothing about the show or this community, but after reading through all the posts here I felt obligated to post something for my friend Patrick.

I met Pat in one of my classes at Rutgers in 2000 or 2001, and we became instant friends. He started hanging out with my little group, and almost immediately he as accepted as one of us. Everyone loved Patrick. You could just not help but like the guy. Always funny. Always friendly. Always just looking to have a good time. Over the past few years we haven't hung out as much, or as much as I would have liked, but I always knew what he was up to, and I always considered him a friend. When I think back to the good times I had at Rutgers, Pat is a part of and the cause of so many of them. In that way, in my mind's eye he will always be young and full of life in that certain 'Pat' way that everyone here clearly understands. He was one of my best friends during one of the best, most memorable times of my life. For that, he will always have a special place in my heart.

He was one of the kindest, down-to-earth, un-pretentious, 'Guy's guy' I have ever, or will ever meet, and I'm gonna miss him. I already do.

R.I.P. Patrick. I love ya man. Godspeed.

[dino_electropolis]

Man, sad news indeed. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

[newport king]

Rest In Peace Pat. Never met u and dont have an amazing story to tell, but reading thru this thread i missed out. Condolences to the family.

[SniperDudeMJS]

Losing Alkey is a terrible loss. The Ron & Fez community will never be the same.

[Dougie Brootal]

Really sorry to hear about this. RIP alkey.

[Lady Resin]

Crazy wild thunderstorm going on right now. I think Pat is saying "Deal with me NOW!!!""

[neezy201]

Crazy wild thunderstorm going on right now. I think Pat is saying "Deal with me NOW!!!""

RIP Irish Alkey....

Lady Resin you are not kidding about this thunderstorm, right now it finally stopped raining.

[JiggleEye Jooh]

This is horrible news. I used to post on this website a long time ago and actually had some board-battles with Alkey. Then, Id show up to an event and meet him in person and think to myself "omg, this guy is going to knock my ass out when he finds out who i am"
Instead, he let out a loud laugh and gave me a hug and a look as if to say "it's all good man" - My condolences go out to his family and friends. May God be with you all.

[Justice4all]

Crazy wild thunderstorm going on right now. I think Pat is saying "Deal with me NOW!!!""

Tell me about it. Those storms made me really late for picking up Sexy Bastard and Mikey D and we barely got to the wake on time. It was horrible driving everywhere.

[epo]

I'm not plugged into the show as I once was, but this is very sad news. My best to his family & friends.

[Saltzy]

I felt the need to post this. On the way to the wake, through the previously mentioned thunderstorm, and while my friend and I were talking about Pat, what all of this means, the meaning of life etc. etc. etc,, I looked to my right and saw this. It might be a little hard to see in the pics, but in real life it was one of the most vivid rainbows I have ever seen.

It was one of the top 'goosebump' moments of my life.

Neither my friend or I are what you would call "spiritual" or "religious" people, but this was pretty goddamn spectacular. On cue, and without pause, my friend simply said, "That has GOT to be Pat telling us it's all gonna be alright."

Thanks Pat.

Message read loud and clear buddy.

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo185/saltzy23/Rainbow-2.jpg

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo185/saltzy23/Rainbow-1.jpg

[Zorro]

I felt the need to post this. On the way to the wake, through the previously mentioned thunderstorm, and while my friend and I were talking about Pat, what all of this means, the meaning of life etc. etc. etc,, I looked to my right and saw this. It might be a little hard to see in the pics, but in real life it was one of the most vivid rainbows I have ever seen.

It was one of the top 'goosebump' moments of my life.

Neither my friend or I are what you would call "spiritual" or "religious" people, but this was pretty goddamn spectacular. On cue, and without pause, my friend simply said, "That has GOT to be Pat telling us it's all gonna be alright."

Thanks Pat.

Message read loud and clear buddy.



Be careful next thing you know you might find money on the street

[silera]

I felt the need to post this. On the way to the wake, through the previously mentioned thunderstorm, and while my friend and I were talking about Pat, what all of this means, the meaning of life etc. etc. etc,, I looked to my right and saw this. It might be a little hard to see in the pics, but in real life it was one of the most vivid rainbows I have ever seen.

It was one of the top 'goosebump' moments of my life.

Neither my friend or I are what you would call "spiritual" or "religious" people, but this was pretty goddamn spectacular. On cue, and without pause, my friend simply said, "That has GOT to be Pat telling us it's all gonna be alright."

Thanks Pat.

Message read loud and clear buddy.

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo185/saltzy23/Rainbow-2.jpg

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo185/saltzy23/Rainbow-1.jpg

One night I was bartending, and Pat got totally wasted to the point that at the end of the evening not only did he lose his car but we lost him while we searched for the car. The last I saw of him, he was meandering down the street clicking his heels together saying "top of the morning to ya" and acting like a leprechaun.

It was a miserable long night. I didn't find the car but he somehow found his way back to my apartment in a neighborhood he had never walked in. The next morning we woke up and walked sober through the street and the car was right there in plain site. We weren't even speaking I was so livid with him.

Then he goes, "Well honey, at least you know I'll always make it home to you even if I have no idea where I am or which way to go."

:drunk:

[french bread pizza]

i went away for several weeks and i just got home to this..i am soooo sorry to hear this. i can't believe it, i haven't stopped crying for the last hour. i just feel terrible i wasnt around to pay my proper respects to patrick.

there's so much i want to say, so many good times..from meeting him at rutgers before i met anyone from ron and fez, to him taking me into rf for the first time being the "pizza delivery boy", when he met arelis for the first time, lights out parties....God so so sooooo much...so many great great times. i've known alkey for the last 12 years since i first discovered rf and oa and he really encouraged me to jump into the online community and the events to meet everyone and i'm so glad he did cause i met so many wonderful people. and pat was always by my side making sure i felt comfortable and i was smiling. i'm in shock.

arelis you are such a strong woman, i truly adore you, i love you, pat and all the kids so much and i wish you and your family strength through these hard times in front of you. I know i haven't seen you lately but i know you know i'm always here for you as i have been since day 1 and i will continue to be there for you. you're the strongest woman i know, the rock in your family, you are truly amazing to me, i look up to you and i hope i can have an ounce of your strength and love arelis. my prayers go out to you and your children. and pat will always be hold a special place in my heart. he meant alot to me.

<<HUGSSSSSS>>

[CYYYFYYY]

A lot of people will talk about how funny Alkey was, but the thing I will always remember about Pat is how accepting he was.

Pat was always a good guy, and had a handshake and a smile for you when he saw you at an event. It was always genuine. He'd crack a joke, you'd have a beer, and you'd feel like old friends.

That talent is a unique gift.

I am heartbroken for Arelis and Collin.

Could have not said it better. Met him a few times and he always acted as if we were friends for years. Always a great guy so sad

[stickyfingers]

I just heard the news today. Losing touch with the show and friends is something I truly regret.

Alkey had a lot of friends on this board. I did not. We used to hang out for a little while and the time I spent with him was great and he always made me feel like we were really close. I think that is one of the things that was so special about him. He just made you feel good about yourself.

I will share one story that I am truly regretting that he and I would always joke around about every time we saw each other from that point:

It was a night of drinking (shocking), playing pool, and Pat and I went back to the house where Arelis' kids were fast asleep so we had to be very quiet. Basically, it must've been about 5am and we had drank everything in the house including a bottle of Midori and we were playing a little Texas Hold 'em trying to calm all of the laughs we were having. Well, the cards on the table were 3 Kings and 2 3's. I had a King in my hand and he had a pair of 3's. We emptied our pockets, which was about 12 bucks each at the time and after joking that we would put our Cars on the line, we settled on wagering our 20 dollar Best Buy Gift Card's that we both happened to have in our wallet's. Well, I regret actually taking the gift card, but I did. In any case, every time we IM'd or messaged or saw each other he would always be sure to bring up that Gift Card....Always with a smile.

He also taught me what the word eschewing meant from his AIM away message which was "I am eschewing you."

I will also never forget the drawing on him AIM with one big ear. God, I could keep going on and on. And all of these stories are from years ago.

I can't believe it and I am truly saddened for everyone that knew him. It sucks that it took this long for me to find out. I am doing whatever it takes to be at the Memorial for him.

[Yerdaddy]

First time I met Pat on a trip to NY for an event he felt like an old friend. Absolutely solid. For many people having a big, outgoing personality will get you lots of accolades from people when you're gone. For Pat, and for Arelis, everything said about you in this thread is true. You both are the cream of the crop. The world IS a better place for having had Pat in it for such a short time. I love you both.