IN MEMORIAM: BRO. PATRICK KING ’61, FSC

St. John’s lost a beloved member of our community on May 10, 2023, when Bro. Patrick King, FSC, passed away just one week shy of his 80th birthday. A 1961 graduate, he joined the St. John’s community in 2012—his second appointment to the school. During the last 11 years, he fulfilled his vocation by working as a math teacher and Benilde Program tutor. His strong connection with his students helped them develop confidence as they learned challenging material and prepared for assessments. Bro. Pat truly modeled the Lasallian virtues of patience, gentleness, wisdom, and prudence, as well as the attributes of a De La Salle Christian Brother and Lasallian educator.

61 Years A Brother Of The Christian Schools

1962–1966 Elkins Park, PA La Salle College (scholasticate)

1966–1978 Jersey City, NJ Hudson Catholic High School

1978–1981 Philadelphia, PA West Philadelphia Catholic High School for Boys

1981–1991 Jersey City, NJ Hudson Catholic High School

1991–1995 Cumberland, MD Bishop Walsh School

1995 Santa Fe, NM Sangre de Cristo Center (renewal 1st semester)

1996–1997 Washington, DC St. John’s College High School

1997–2000 Cumberland, MD Bishop Walsh School

2000–2012 Jersey City, NJ Hudson Catholic Regional High School

2012–2023 Washington, DC St. John’s College High School

Student testimonials express gratitude for Bro. Pat’s teaching excellence and loving presence.

“Thank you for being amazing and welcoming to everyone. You were always able to provide help to anyone without judgment.”

“Thank you for all you have done. You are truly a math hero, and you will be missed.”

“Thank you so much Brother Pat. You will always be missed, and school won’t be the same without you. You will always be in my heart.”

“Thank you for helping me and encouraging me to do better. Your presence will be missed.”

“Thank you for everything you did in Benilde and for your kindness every day.”

“Brother Pat, thank you for all the support and for being so caring.”

St. John Baptist de La Salle… Pray for us Live Jesus in our hearts… Forever