David H. Patchett

David H. Patchett, 77, a resident of Pasadena for 52 years and formerly of West Baltimore, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 in Arcadia Assisted Living in Crofton. 

Mr. Patchett was born April 27, 1946 in Salisbury, Maryland to the late Melvin and Maude Patchett. He worked as a plumber for Major Mechanical in 1969-1971 and then at James W. Rouse until 1981. From there, he opened his own welding shop, DH Patchett Welding until his retirement in 2021. In his free time, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle and camping. 

In addition to his parents, Mr. Patchett is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Carolyn Patchett; brothers, Melvin L. Patchett and Robert "Bobby" Patchett; and sister, Sandy Patchett. He is survived by his daughter, Teresa C. Ibarra and her husband Christopher; brother, Edward "Neal" Patchett; step-sister, Donna Dixon; 2 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  

Friends may call Friday, April 26th from 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm at Stallings Funeral Home, 3111 Mountain Road, Pasadena, MD 21122 where a service will be held at 8:00 pm. Interment will be held Tuesday, April 30th at 1:45 pm at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, 1122 Sunrise Beach, Crownsville, MD 21032.