Patrick Kevin Williams

Patrick Kevin Williams, 42, of Severn passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023 after a three years long battle with colorectal cancer. Patrick is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 17 years Gina M. Williams, two loving children Jack Williams and Abigail Williams, devoted parents Steven and Carline Williams, and favorite brother Brendan Williams. Patrick was a true engineer at heart, fascinated with the intricacies of how and why all things worked his whole life. He graduated from University of Maryland in 2005 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and immediately started his career as a mechanical engineer at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. In the past 18 years as a contractor, Patrick worked on many different projects, most notably the James Webb Space Telescope and the soon to be launched Roman Space Telescope. While his work was important to him, Patrick’s top priority was always his role as husband and father. Every evening he came home ready to dive into family life- making dinner, helping with homework and after-school activities, reading bedtime stories, and sharing the nightly household chores with Gina. He lived for weekends full of family movie nights, cheering Jack and Abby on at their many soccer and basketball games, and participating in seasonal activities like apple picking and pumpkin carving. With his family Patrick loved being silly, changing the lyrics to Gina’s favorite songs, chasing the children around the house or belly laughing with the whole family while watching endless reels of fails or funny cat videos. Overall Patrick was known for being a man of simple pleasures. He loved all things to do with muscle cars and would make everyone roll down their windows in the family van when a muscle car was near, just so he could enjoy the rumbling sound of the engine as it drove past. Christmas was his favorite season and he was notorious for singing Christmas carols all times of the year, especially in the shower. And Patrick loved animals; one time he even got to swim in a pool with otters, who really took a liking to his beard. At home his dogs, Minnie and Daisy, and cat, Maxy, were such a joy and comfort to him. He was often found snuggling on the couch with the whole furry crew, spoiling them with treats. Patrick will be remembered by all who loved him for these reasons and so much more. He was our shooting star, gone too soon, but while he was here with us, his bright light inspired and guided so many. He truly made a difference in this world and he will be missed beyond measure. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, November 10, 2023, at 11 am at St. Bernadette Church located at 801 Stevenson Road in Severn. The church will open at 10 am to give everyone an opportunity to pay their final respects to Patrick. In lieu of flowers, we are inviting everyone to bring a donation of a gift card to a local restaurant to the Care and Comfort Fund for cancer patients receiving treatment at the BWMC Tate Center. This is where Patrick received his cancer care. Patrick loved eating out; sometimes something as simple as a Chick-fil-A milkshake would be the highlight of his day. We know Patrick would love for all of us to “pay it forward” in his honor and help provide delicious meals and treats for his fellow cancer warriors.

Patrick Kevin Williams

August 9, 1981 - October 10, 2023