Patrick James Skrabec

Patrick James Skrabec, 21, of North Attleboro, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA.  He was the beloved son of Neil P. Skrabec and Mary Ann (Collins) Skrabec of North Attleboro, MA. He was born on June 5, 1995 in Ephrata, PA.  Patrick was a graduate of North Attleboro High School, Class of 2014, attended St. Mark's Church in Attleboro Falls, and most recently worked for Shaws Market. A gentle soul with an adventurous spirit, he had been a member of the Boy Scouts of America, and enjoyed fishing, taking walks and hiking, and more recently, cooking.  Patrick will be sorely missed by his "Mason", his five-year old Beagle. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving siblings: his brother, Stuart R. Skrabec of Archer, FL, and his sister, Angela R. Skrabec of North Attleboro, MA.  He was the adoring grandson of Doris J. Skrabec of Cranberry Town, PA, and the late Quentin R. Skrabec; and Minna B. Collins of Buffalo, NY, and the late William J. "Bill" Collins, Jr., who recently passed away. He leaves many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Friends and family are cordially invited to attend a Visitation on Thursday, October 27, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, ¾ mile on the left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Children's room is available during visitation. Those in need of a local ride to the visitation may call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such complimentary transportation.  Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, October 28, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church, 105 Stanley Street, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA, with the Rev. Thomas A. Frechette, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be private.      In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Patrick's name to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, c/o St. Mary's Church 14 Park Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760. For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com .  Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.  (508) 695-0200