Obituary - Patrick Joseph Butler

Patrick Joseph Butler, 72, of Henrico County, peacefully passed away on June 18, 2023, surrounded by his family. Patrick was born in Niagara Falls, NY on June 25, 1950, and grew up in Buffalo, NY. He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Josephine Butler of Buffalo, NY; sister, Maureen (John) Campbell of Richmond, VA. Patrick is survived by his loving wife Joanne of 48 years; two daughters, Dara (Scott) Geller and Moira (David) Sweazey; four grandsons, Colin and Landon Geller, Jack and Miller Sweazey; two sisters Mary Joe (Paul) Hennessy and Kathleen Galloway; and seven nephews. He served in Vietnam in the U.S. Army from 1968-1970. Patrick was a career police officer with the Henrico County Police Department from 1976-2001. A funeral mass and celebration of life will be held on July 19, 2023, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church (4491 Springfield Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060). Visitation will be at 11:00 am, Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 pm with a reception immediately following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.