Joshua David (Woody) Patterson age 35 passed away Thursday November 15, 2018 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the result of a motorcycle accident involving a drunk driver. Joshua was born in Lake Charles, LA on December 22, 1982 to Karen Krzys and David Patterson. He was a graduate of Roy C. Ketcham High School in Wappingers Falls, New York. After High School he joined the U. S. Navy and served as a rescue diver. He was a civil service employee with a specialty in helicopter repair. He also was the owner of Beach drywall of Virginia Beach. He married the love of his life Donna Diangelo Patterson and had two children Caleb age 16 and Ava age 5. His passions were his family, friends, kayaking, learning, any adrenaline pumping activity and his cherished motorcycle brothers The Street Wolvez.
He is survived by his wife Donna, daughter Ava, son Caleb, his father David Patterson, mother Karen Krzys, step mother Diane Patterson, step father Joseph Krzys, father-in-law Vince Diangelo, mother-in-law Rita Diangelo, grandmother Carol DiGiovanni, grandfather Vic DiGiovanni, grandfather Richard Patterson, grandmother Mary Williams, sister Niccole Butch, brother-in-law Ryan Butch, brother Pat Walsh, sister Katie Walsh, brother Tiondre Krzys, brother Shaquille Krzys, sister Kenwyn Krzys, sister-in-law Christina Diangelo, brother-in-law Vince Diangelo, sister-in-law Margaret Diangelo and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Tuesday November 20, 2018 at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5033 Rouse Dr., Virginia Beach. A Chapel service will be held Wednesday November 21, 2018 at 11:00 am at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please CLICK HERE. You may leave your condolences for Josh’s family below.
Joshua David Patterson
December 22, 1982 - November 15, 2018
12/22/1982 - 11/15/2018
Past Services
Visitation
Tuesday November 20, 2018
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Southside Chapel
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 422-4000 | Directions
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 422-4000 | Directions
Service
Wednesday November 21, 2018
11:00 am
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Southside Chapel
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 422-4000 | Directions
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 422-4000 | Directions
Additional Information:
Celebration of Life
I miss you son
I love you son
Josh,
Some folks do not need to better themselves. They’re the best already.
Some folks have nothing, but still share.
You gave me your food because although you were hungry yourself, you knew I needed it.
In return I made you a promise. I will keep that promise.
I fondly remember our talks with Freddy. We were not in the best of places but we shared our loves, those who love us. And you loved and are loved.
D-See
My son, Colin, stood over him and protected him from oncoming traffic. He prayed over him and begged God to keep him safe. He was terrified, he is only 16. He helped to find his phone to call his wife those were the last words he heard him mumble. True love is to think of others in your time of need. He showed such love to want to call her and speak with her. I don’t know much of the story as Colin has kept it all inside once he learned God called him home to keep him safe in heaven. Colin is angry, sad, and confused. One moment Colin admired his bike and waved to him and he kindly waved back then went ahead. He gave Colin a thumbs up as he passed which made Colin’s evening. The next moment he saw him being struck by a car and then he disappeared over the wall. Colin jumped out of his truck grabbing a flashlight to find him on the other side of the jersey wall and when he did, he used the flashlight to warn the oncoming drivers of his whereabouts to keep them from running him over. He was never alone. Colin was looking forward to seeing him recover in the hospital and talk about bikes. Losing him has hit Colin hard your brief encounter on 264 has forever changed him. It will never make sense to Colin or anyone, but I wanted to reach out to let his wife and children know he was not alone and they were on his heart when he was taken from this world.
Lisa Satchell
I didn’t really know him to well but me and Caleb are very very close friends like brothers basically but I’m super sorry for your loss but he is in a better place now nomore suffering now he will look down and smile on what you all have done god bless you guys ms.donna,Caleb and Ava u are all in my prayers.
Words can not express our sorrow for your loss. Josh was a wonderful husband, father, nephew and friend. We pray for you and your family. We are at a loss. Love, Joe, Linda, Lauren, Braelyn and Joseph DiGiovanni
Our condolences for your loss. Woody was a great American, family man, teammate, and defender of our nation. Our prayers are with the Patterson family, he will be greatly missed.
Our condolences go out to Donna, Ava and Caleb on the loss of their husband and dedicated father, Josh. He was the best father and Aircraft Mechanic the Tyonek/Zenetex team could ask for. His personality resonated throughout our work site with his big smile and steadfast work ethic and dedication to his job. He unselfishly volunteered to do whatever was was needed and always greeted everyone, everyday, with the utmost respect. He was the model employee and father and he will be greatly missed. The best Aircraft Mechanic in the business. Josh came to us in July of 2017, and never failed to meet expectations. He always rose above and beyond the daily routine and provided the best quality aircraft maintenance a person could ask for. Thank you for being the best you could be. Rest in peace Josh, your Tyonek/Zenetex brothers and sisters will miss you greatly.
Ride in Peace my Brother. You will be missed!!
You will be truly missed