Patrick Urick Obituary (1953

Pat was, at his core, someone who truly lived the phrase, “just happy to be here.” In a world that often searches for more, he found peace in what already was. He didn’t dwell on negativity or complaints. Instead, he met life with steady gratitude and quiet appreciation for each day. Born in Owosso, Michigan, and raised in the Silver Spring area of Maryland by hardworking parents, Pat carried those early lessons with him throughout his life, shaping the grounded man so many came to know and love. His Catholic school education at St. Andrew’s and Good Counsel helped build a strong foundation for his lifelong faith. A forever lover of sports, Pat was a devoted Minnesota fan, while still holding onto his love for the Washington Redskins (now the Commanders); this passion and discipline carried through everything he did. While in college at the University of Jamestown, he achieved the honor of competing on the track team, an accomplishment that later earned him an induction into the university’s Sports Hall of Fame. It was at Jamestown that he met his wife, Anne Marie, a connection that blossomed into a nearly 51 year partnership. Together, Pat and Anne Marie built their life in Minnesota, where the years unfolded raising their two beloved sons and creating a home rooted in loyalty, love, and belonging. He was immensely proud of his family, watching his boys build their character, individual interests, resilience, and their own lives after they left home. Nothing brought him more pride than being present for the people he loved. He especially cherished watching his granddaughter play hockey and lacrosse, showing up with quiet enthusiasm, unwavering support, and the unmistakable joy of someone who knew there was nowhere else he’d rather be. Pat often described himself as “old school,” a simple reflection of his values: loyalty, hard work, and deep respect for life’s quieter joys. He took pride not in grand gestures, but in the steady rhythms of everyday life: time spent with family, moments on the sidelines, and the small joys many overlook but he never did. Loyalty even defined Pat’s professional life. He dedicated 25 years to Delta Air Lines, working through many transitions and serving in multiple roles. He made himself indispensable, always focused on ensuring people got where they needed to go and had what they needed along the way. Pat held onto life with remarkable strength, courageously fighting amyloidosis for nearly 16 years. He was so grateful for how much he had overcome and approached his treatment with discipline, always following his doctors’ guidance. We are forever thankful to his medical team for the extra time we got to spend with him. More than anything, Pat found his greatest purpose in being present: in showing up, cheering others on, and embracing life exactly as it came. He will be deeply missed. Pat is survived by his wife of nearly 51 years, Anne Marie Urick; his sons, John (Erin Hayes) Urick and Andrew Urick; his granddaughter, Nora; his siblings, Thom Urick, Andy (Christine) Urick, and Cheryl Urick Noha (Arch Noha); and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Eleanor Urick; his father-in-law, Everett “Bud” Seim; and his sister-in-law, Rosanne Urick