Patrick Joseph Mollica

COLUMBUS - Patrick Joseph Mollica (Pat) died February 17, 2024 in his Key West, Florida home, a month before he would have turned 94. Pat passed peacefully with Norma, his wife of 77 years, and one his five sons, Matthew, at his bedside.

He is survived by his wife, Norma; sons Bryon, Steve and partner Elaine, Mark and wife Judy, Matthew and wife Penny, and Bruno; granddaughters Sheri, Tarey Ann and Jenna; great grandchildren Drake, Bron, Amanda, Kevin, Brooke, Finnley and Viggo; and brother Joe and wife Linda; many nephews, nieces, cousins and countless friends.

Pat was born in Columbus, Ohio March 16, 1930, his lifelong primary residence.

A career real estate investor, he retired in his fifties and purchased his winter home in Key West in 1976.

Pat was an amateur boxer in his youth, an avid snow skier and a active tennis and handball player. He was a very kind soul; had a positive, energetic outlook on life; enjoyed a wonderful sense of humor and was an prolific joke teller. An bicycling enthusiast, Pat completed the Bicentennial Bicycle Route across America, peddling 4,250 miles from Astoria, Oregon to Yorktown, Virginia.

Pat had an adventurous spirit and was a world traveler. He traveled extensively throughout Europe with Norma but most unique were his sojourns alone in exotic lands. He spent months traveling throughout South America and Asia. Walking in rural China, he drew crowds of villagers who had never before seen a western, occidental man in person.

Pat was a loving husband; wonderful father and uncle; and great friend to many, most of whom would say he was the finest man they knew. Such is his legacy.

Per his request, no memorial services are planned.