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Patrick O'Dell

July 17, 1956 — October 19, 2020

Patrick “Pat the Painter” W. O'Dell, age 64, of Saranac Lake, died Monday, October 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born in AuSable Forks, New York on July 17, 1956, he was the son of Eugene and Genevieve (Havens) O'Dell.

Pat grew up and attended schools in AuSable Forks, NY. He has worked as a painter for over 35 years, working for various individuals and area businesses. He has worked for the past 10 years for Cascade Builders in Saranac Lake. Pat loved playing pool at the Rusty Nail in Saranac Lake and riding his Harley.

He is survived by his longtime companion Tammy Martin and her children Melinda, John and Justin of Saranac Lake, one brother Eugene O'Dell, Jr. of Saranac Lake, two sisters Linda St. John of Saranac Lake and Nancy Ann O'Dell of Oneonta, NY, several nieces and nephews including Desiree, Rob, Chris, Frank, Charlyn, Shawn and Dawn and his beloved dog Bear. He was preceded in death by his parents, one niece Michelle St. Amand, his grandparents Julia and George Havens and William and Edna O’Dell.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake.

Please note: Due to COVID-19 restrictions and in order to better safely accommodate Patrick’s family and friends, the family will receive friends at St. Bernard’s Church in Saranac Lake on Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m., with a memorial service immediately following at 7 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Martin Cline officiating.

Family and friends attending in person calling hours and funeral services are asked to please follow all COVID-19 recommendations including social distancing and wearing a mask. Due to the extenuating circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic the O’Dell family understands that it may make it difficult for some to attend. For those unable to attend the funeral service will also be webcast on Fortune¬-Keough Funeral Homes facebook page at 7:00 PM. Burial will take place at Holy Name Cemetery in AuSable Forks, NY at a later date.

Family and friends can share their memories, video condolences, written condolences at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com. Anyone wishing to make a donation in Patrick’s honor should be made to the Tri-Lakes Humane Society.
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Visitation

Thursday, October 22, 2020

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church

27 Saint Bernard Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983

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Service

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Starts at 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church

27 Saint Bernard Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983

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Interment

Holy Name Cemetery AuSable Forks

, Au Sable Forks, NY 12912

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