Obituary of Patrick Daniel Ahern

Patrick Daniel Ahern, 68, of the Westside of Syracuse, passed away peacefully Monday, April 21, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 3, 1945. He graduated from St. Lucy's and the Syracuse Police Academy. He worked at the Syracuse Police Department for 20 years and retired with numerous accommodations and civic awards. He was a member of the Police Benevolent Association for over 45 years. He was a 60 year member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians servicing in various roles including President. He voted Democrat early and often and served the Syracuse Open House Inc. for over 30 years. He was a proud member of the Notre Dame Club of Central New York. He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Carol (Rubacha); four children, Patrick (Susyn) Ahern, Heather (Paul) Silvia, Bridget (Sgt. David) Gilbertsen and Kerry (Paul) Johnson; seven grandchildren; Meghan, Ryan, Brady, Isabelle, Teresa, Haley and Tatum; dozens of nieces, nephews, and family members. His brother, Fr. John Ahern and sister, Doreen Drury (John) his in-laws, Catherine and Gail Ahern and John Lyons. He was predeceased by his parents, Doris (McGraw) and John born in County Kerry Ireland; his siblings; Timothy, Thomas, Mary (Lynch) and Daniel. Calling hours will be Thursday, April 24, 2014 from 4 to 7pm at Holy Cross Church, East Genesee St., Dewitt. Funeral Mass will be Friday at 10am at Holy Cross Church. Burial will be at the St. Mary's in Dewitt immediately thereafter. Contributions may be made in Patrick's memory to Syracuse Open House Inc. PO Box 325, Syracuse, NY 13209.