Devoted to his wife and his family

WATERBURY - Patrick Anthony Walsh, “Pat”, age 87, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of the late Mary (O’Connor) Walsh for 57 years.

Patrick was born on November 16, 1938, in Gortulahane, Lixnaw, Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland. He was the oldest son of the late James and Bridget (Dillon) Walsh. Patrick attended school in Ireland and grew up on his family’s farm with his parents, 4 brothers and 2 sisters in Upper Derk, Knocknagoshel,County Kerry. His beloved family in Ireland were always near and dear in his heart. At age 21, Patrick immigrated to the United States and came to live with his Auntie Mary (Dillon) Carmody in Waterbury.Patrick became a US citizen and worked at the Waterbury Buckle Shop. He began his career working for Olin Brass at Somers Thin Strip, a metal processing company in Waterbury. Pat worked in the mill,became a foreman and then a supervisor. Later in his career, he became a superintendent and retired in1994. Pat worked for over 30 years at Somers Thin Strip. Pat was a proud member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Irish American Social Club of Waterbury. He was a longtime parishioner of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and SS. Peter and Paul Church and often served as an usher and collector at mass.

Pat was a genuine, caring, kind and loving husband, father, and grandpa. He enjoyed Irish music, Irish dances, playing cards, reading, especially history books and the newspapers, crossword puzzles,watching the Red Sox, and visiting and spending time with his family and friends. Pat enjoyed  his wife, Mary and took many trips back to Ireland and went to London to see his family  so much to him. Both Pat and Mary enjoyed their time in Southington, and their many trips together to Plainville, MA, as well as traveling to Cape Cod, the Jersey Shore, and Delaware to visit the Kennealey family. Most of all, Pat enjoyed spending time with his 5 grandsons who adored him, and he always enjoyed watching them play baseball, football and basketball. Both Pat and Mary were blessed in their life together, as they were so loved by their families and friends.

Left to cherish his memory and honor his legacy are his daughter, Cathy Ohlson and her husband, Tom of Plainville, MA, his son, James Walsh and his wife, Karen of Southington, CT and his 5 grandsons,Sean and Christopher Ohlson, and Ryan, Jack and Quinn Walsh. Patrick was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary (May, 2023). Patrick leaves behind his sister, Mary O’Brien and her husband, Mike and his 4 brothers, Thomas Walsh and his wife Peg, Francis Walsh and his wife Sheila, Brendan Walsh and his wife, Kathleen, all from County Kerry, Ireland, Bertie Walsh and his wife, Geraldine from London, England, sister-in-law Kathleen Kennealey and her husband, Gerard of Wilmington, DE, and several nephews, nieces, and cousins. Patrick is predeceased by his sister, Teresa (Walsh) Hanratty and her husband, Kevin of Woodbridge, CT.Our family would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the caregivers at Guardian Angels for the kindness, compassion and loving care they shared with our Dad and Poppy, we are forever grateful.

Funeral services for Mr. Walsh will be held on Saturday February 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. when a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception 74 West Main St Waterbury CT. Those planning to attend are asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects and visit with Pat’s family on Friday, February 20, 2026 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Casey’s Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 1987 East Main St, Waterbury, CT 06705. Loving kindness is always welcome, and  takes a moment to offer a message of condolence, words of comfort, or share a memory with the family and friends of someone important to you on the funeral home website at www.caseyfunerals.com.For expressions of sympathy, flowers, memorial trees or other gifts of condolence, please visit the website listed above.