David Patrick Butler
1950 - 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Patrick Butler, husband, father, and
friend. David Patrick passed on in the early morning hours of September 19, 2023. He was 73 years old.
David Patrick was born on March 2, 1950, in Warren, Ohio. He moved to North Carolina where he began
working in the field of healthcare. He met Indasa LaVerne in 2011. Ironically, they did not meet when
she lived in North Carolina, nor when she lived in Costa Rica where he visited during his travels. They
married in 2012 and were blessed with their daughter, Aidyn Melody. David Patrick worked in
healthcare until his retirement. He was passionate about his work and loved to share his insights and
experiences with others.
David Patrick was a kind, generous, and fun-loving person who enjoyed spending time with his family
and friends. He loved to travel, read, watch classic movies, and play board games. He was also a devoted
fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the LEAF Music Festival.
David Patrick will be deeply missed by his wife, Indasa; his daughter, Aidyn; his sister, Jackie; and many
other relatives and friends. An online memorial has been created at bit.ly/DavidPatrickButler. Family and
friends are invited to contribute memories, photos, or videos. Donations can be made to the American
Cancer Society in David’s name Donate Today | The American Cancer Society.
Rest in peace my friend, you fought a valiant fight, you will certainly be missed. Godspeed ❤️
I know you wanted to be called Dave, but you’ll always be Patrick to me. Thanks for being our chauffeur during nursing school. I’ll always remember you as being kind, helpful, entertaining and sometimes annoying. Ha! Miss you already!❤️
Phineas T. Butler (one of the many nicknames you were affectionately given by your many friends). You were the first person I met in Youngstown in 1971 who introduced me to all your childhood friends who I still cherish as my own friends today (the Giardullos, the Deckants, the Carforas, Ricardo, Smitty and others). Your wedding gift to me 30 years ago (a stained glass window of a lighthouse you made yourself) still hangs in our bathroom..so I think of you several times a day! Roommates while in college in Y town (the Kensington), you followed me to Tallahassee when I moved there for grad school and we were roommates again! (Gadsden Manor, Goose Pond). So many good times as our mutual friends came south to visit. You are such a unique person with a quirky sense of humor that can never be replaced. Till we meet again my friend…rest in Peace! “Maug Frogaman”
67 years ago I met my friend David Patrick Butler. I called him Pat. We started first grade together and kept our friendship going for those many years. For Deb and I, Pat was a unique presence that we cherished. He was always welcome at our home and stayed many times. When we had our yearly picnic his favorite food preparation was his baked beans. They were so good that they remained with you quite awhile after you ate them. 67 years ago I would walk the short distance to his house to play with toy soldiers and electric trains. Now they are part of those special memories I have of those times so long ago. He was truly a good friend and I will miss him. Indasa and Aidyn, Deb and I extend our deepest condolences.
67 years ago I met my friend David Patrick Butler. I called him Pat. We started first grade together and kept our friendship going for those many years, For Deb and I he was a unique presence that we cherished. He was always welcome in our home and stayed many times. When we had our yearly picnic his favorite food preparation was baked beans. They were so good that they remained with you quite awhile after they were eaten. 67 years ago I would walk the short distance to his house to play with toy soldiers and trains. Now I revisit that special time and others in my memories of our childhood. He was truly a good friend and I will miss him. Indasa, Aidyn and Jackie, Deb and I send our deepfelt condolences. Sam & Deb Giardullo
Fairwell to our lifelong friend Pat Butler.
I’m not quite sure of what to put down in words about Butler so here goes. First of all, I think Buck (as I like to call him) should get the Hall of Fame award for spicing of life’s daily path award.
Looking back, Buck came into my life before first grade and stayed there for the next 65 years. Working various jobs and living with Buck I can say that Buck was like a box of chocolates at Christmas where you didn’t know what you were going to get. The adventures, camping trips, outings both large and small we’re filled with the Buck factor. These Gems that Buck brought into ours lives were both special and unique.
To me, Buck was at his best, at the top of lifes game while at the kitchen table, living room floor, on your lawn or camp site having a beer and sharing the days adventures with us, his friends and love ones.
Almost daily, back in Youngstown Buck would say “lets call so & so (place your name here) and hang out tonight.
Yep, when Butler was with his friends he brightened our lives and for that Gem I thank Buck indeed.
May God rest his soul.
He was first Pat to me, but later, simply Buck Butler. When I got a friend request from someone in the name of David, I said who the hell is that?? We had many good times together from rafting down Beaver Creek to delivering papers and going out shooting in Tallahassee, or simply hanging out. I’ll miss chatting with you and seeing what you were up to. It’s a drag you never got a chance to visit me out here, or me visit you in CR. I’ll miss you and remember you always fondly.
Dean Charles