Rickey Kenneth Patch, age 49, of Gainesville, Florida passed away on September 24, 2010.  He was born in Claremont, New Hampshire on August 25, 1961 to Norman and Linda Patch.

Rickey was known for his great sense of humor and wit.  He enjoyed golfing and being on the water.

He is survived by his father, Norman Patch of Crystal River, FL; mother, Linda Patch of Claremont, New Hampshire; brothers, Timothy (Rhonda) Patch of Deland, FL, Shawn (Daphne) Patch of Gainesville, FL; nieces and nephews, Axel, Tanner, Wyatt Patch, Kaitlin and Kylie Patch; grandmother, Alice Andrewski of Claremont, New Hampshire; aunts and uncles, Kenneth (Janet) Coulombe and Marilyn Doubille; and many cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held, Monday, October 4, 2010 at 2:00pm at United Church of Cornish, Center Road, Cornish, New Hampshire with Rev. Dale Nicholas officiating.  In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to United Church of Cornish.