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Thanks for the memories… Patrick

If you have a photo, anecdote, story, or any kind of memory of Patrick you might be willing to share, please send it on the Contact Page and we will add it to the site. We never cease to be amazed by the impact Patrick had on the people he encountered, befriended, looked after, and adored.

Patrick and his sister, Amanda, at her wedding on October 16, 2010.
Read more about Amanda and Patrick’s relationship

Amanda and Patrick
Patrick and his sister, Amanda, at her wedding on October 16, 2010.

Patrick and Peyton
Patrick and his son, Peyton Jordan Risha. Photo taken about a week after this birth, which was October 21, 2010.

Patrick with Amanda and Steve
Patrick with his brother (Steve) and sister (Amanda).

Patrick and Peyton
Patrick and Peyton always had a ritual of getting their haircuts together at Toscano’s. Patrick made Pey feel safe and then rewarded him with lollipops and cookies.

Patrick loved dogs
Patrick loved dogs and always rescued dogs that needed a home. He was notorious for picking stray dogs up off the street and giving them a good life.

Patrick and Peyton
Patrick enjoyed watching soccer and taught Peyton how to kick a ball into a goal.

Patrick with Friends
Patrick had a ton of friends that were positive influences while he was at Dartmouth. Casey (pictured here along with Patrick’s siblings, Amanda and Steve) was a great friend and roommate to him.

Patrick with Friends
Patrick with a few of his good friends and teammates from Dartmouth: Mike, Charlie, and Rich (who later became his brother-in-law).

Patrick with Steve and Mellany
Patrick gave the best man speech at his brother Steve’s wedding to Mellany. It was a little rocky, but full of love.

Patrick with Dale and Steve
Patrick grew up with Dale and Steve and loved them both dearly.

The Risha Family
The Risha family at Steve’s wedding. Such a happy and special memory.

Chris & Terry with Patrick
Patrick became very close with Terry and Chris at Dartmouth.

Chris and Patrick
Chris tortured Patrick when he was pledging GDX, but that made Patrick like him even more.

Patrick with friends
Patrick catching up with Anthony, Mike, and Rich in NYC.

Peyton and his Dad
Nothing in the world made Patrick happier than Peyton.

At the Aquarium
Patrick and Randi at the aquarium with Peyton.

Peyton's Baptism Day
Peyton’s baptism was such a special day for Patrick. He was so proud to show off his son. Here he is with Peyton and his grandmother, Dorothy.

Patrick and Jade
Patrick and his childhood friend, Jade.

Fun with Patrick
Patrick was always a blast to be around. Here he is with Mike, Mike, Luke, Rich, and Norm.

Game Time!
Patrick’s dad was #1 fan. He never missed a football game, which meant that he drove 12 hours to New Hampshire every weekend during the season. They had a father/son relationship like no other. They are together in heaven now.

Friends Forever
Chase and Patrick were teammates, roommates, and friends at Dartmouth. Patrick was not only a big, protective brother to his sister, Amanda, but to all her friends—including Jackie (pictured here).