William "Pat" Hussey

Services for William Patrick “Pat” Hussey, 72, of Tyler, will be held on Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Pat Alvey officiating. Mr. Hussey passed away May 21, 2012 peacefully at his home in Tyler. He was born March 4, 1940 in Flint, Michigan to William Luke and Florence English Hussey. Pat was an accomplished engineer having worked in several fields, including the space program and modern computer systems, who called several places home. He spent his early years in Cisco, later moving to Los Angeles to attend the University of Southern California, bolstered his career in the San Francisco Bay Area with notable companies such as Amdahl, Silicon Graphics Inc (SGI), Cisco Systems, and Pyramid Technologies, before finding his retirement home in Tyler. Pat is survived by his four children; Colleen Lublin and her husband Tory, Michael Hussey and his wife Cami, MariAnne Hussey, and Justin Hussey and his wife Katie, and eight grandchildren; Amecie, Jansen, Garhet, McKay, Sara, Parker, Brooke, and Annaliese. His family will mourn the unexpected loss for a long time. Pat found enjoyment in learning at all times in life and continually sought challenges, and took great pride in his work and career. He achieved Eagle Scout recognition and played on his university baseball team. He had a deep love and passion for music, and was a proficient pianist, organist and choir director, using his talents and voice in church during his young adult days. Following the end of his professional career, he continued in his education, completing a master's degree in Criminal Justice, with honors, from the University of Texas at Tyler in 2009, where he embraced education, philanthropy, and achievement. He was an avid collector of coins, stamps, and baseball cards. Part of a perfect day would include driving with the top down on an East Texas spring afternoon, or taking the boat out for a cruise, and checking things off of his extensive bucket list with dear friend and companion Joan Nash. He was an active member at Green Acres Baptist church in Tyler where he was involved in filming the Sunday services. He also had many friends at the Friendly Baptist Church congregation in Tyler. He will be sorely missed by the Church Community. Pat will be laid to rest near his mother, in Cisco. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the University of Texas at Tyler Alumni Endowment Fund.

William "Pat" Hussey

March 4, 1940 - May 21, 2012