Patrick Anthony Laughlin
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Born on April 20, 1950 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio. He was one of five children, and the third son, of Edward Ellsworth Laughlin and Mary Virginia Kamenish.
Description
He was slim of build and of average stature. He had brown hair, green eyes and for most of his life he wore a mustache.
Early Years
- Childhood
- Pat, as he was called by friends and family, was the middle child of the family. When the family lived in Warren County, Ohio, he had a cat named Rudolf, in addition to the family's Irish Setter, Goldie. He enjoyed playing in the fields and woods around his home with his brothers. When the family moved to Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, Pat spent hours riding his hand-modified bicycle throughout the city. One of his shining moments was riding down Hodapp Avenue, a very steep street in hilly East Dayton while the bicycle, unfortunately, had no brakes. He survived the ensuing crash and went on to cause more mayhem with his brothers. He was always proud to defend his little sister, Mary Cathleen Laughlin (Katie) from any bullies that might cause trouble on the daily walk to and from Holy Angels Elementary School. In high school, Pat took a job "pumping gas" at a local Shell gas station to earn the money needed to buy his own "junker" car.
- Siblings
- Michael Edward Laughlin
- Joseph Daniel Laughlin
- Mark Stephen Laughlin
- Mary Cathleen Laughlin
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Education
Pat attended St. Bridget's Catholic Elementary School in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, then Holy Angels Catholic Elementary School in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. He graduated from Belmont High School in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.
Religion
He was baptized into the Catholic faith.
Military Service Years
Patrick Anthony Laughlin served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. His ship was based in Norfolk, Virginia. He served as a Fireman Mate on the USS Connyngham (DDG-17) a guided missile armed destroyer.
Military Service(s): U.S. Navy
Family Years
Married Deborah Jean Wright on April 13, 1973 in Pasquotank, North Carolina. The couple had three children: three girls - Heather Irene, Carrie Elizabeth and Rachael Anne.
The couple had five children:
- Heather Irene Laughlin
- Carrie Elizabeth Laughlin
- Rachael Anne Laughlin
Residences
- Roxanna-New Burlington Road, Warren County, Ohio
- Stewart Street, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
- 16 Kratochwill Street, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
- Naval Station, Hampton Roads, Virginia
- Kennedy Avenue, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
- 1764 King Avenue, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
Working Years
Worked as a Tool & Die Manager at Dayton Progress In Miamisburg, Montgomery County, Ohio.
Personal Life
Pat loved spending time with his family and always made sure that everyone had what they needed. He liked to cooking on his Weber grill and vacationing at the beaches of North Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Alabama.
Death
Patrick died from mesothelioma cancer on January 5, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. Doctors have suggested the cancer was caused by exposure to asbestos during his time in the Navy. He was cremated and his remains were buried in 2021 at Calvary Cemetery in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.