Everett "Pat" Emmick

Age 64, of Loxahatchee, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. Pat was born in Kingston, New York on September 12, 1950. He worked for Fabbie Brothers Gas Station for 5 years until he joined The United States Army in 1968 and served until 1971 during the Vietnam War where he received numerous medals including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal and Rifle Sharpshooter Badge. Pat was a disabled Vietnam Veteran and after his service he moved to Florida and went to work for Kelly Tractor moving construction equipment for 10 years then worked at The West Palm Beach VA Hospital driving a tractor trailer and retired after 20 years. Pat was a member of The Fraternal Order of The Eagles, #4018, American Legion Post #47, and a life member of The VFW Post #3588. Pat is survived by his mother, Kathleen Emmick of Colorado; sister, Elizabeth (Don) Wolf; nephew, Dr. David (Crystal) Wolf; niece, Christin (Dave) Wolf-Flynn; great niece, Lydia Wolf. Pat will also be remembered by his best friends, John Lukaszewski, Annie Booker, Ivan (Maritza) Gutierrez and their two children, Maria Camila and Matteo.