Patrick J. Cloonan, Sr., 69, of Lancaster, PA died Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Homestead, PA, he was the son of Anthony Joseph and Mary Barrett Cloonan. He was the husband of Karen E. Betz Cloonan and they were married for 42 years.

Patrick was a salesman for various Health Insurance Companies during his career.

He was an avid Notre Dame Fan, loved 1950's music, loved working in his yard, and especially spending time with his family.

Surviving besides his wife, Karen, there are six children: Patrick J. Jr. husband of Sara Cloonan, Lancaster, Brian T. husband of Monica Cloonan, Leola, Mary Ellen wife of Richard Brazzle, Lancaster, Megan Cloonan, Lancaster, Katie Cloonan, Philadelphia, PA, Patricia Cloonan, Lancaster, eight grandchildren, two brothers: Martin Cloonan, Pittsburgh, Joseph Cloonan, Langhorne, PA, and a sister: Mary Anderson, Mechanicsburg, PA.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 11:00AM.  Friends may pay their respects to the family at the funeral home on Saturday, August 7, 2010 from 10-11:00AM.  Please omit flowers. Contributions may be sent in Patrick's memory to the American Diabetes Association, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 101, Harrisburg, PA 17110. To send online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com.