Obituary of Patrick "Pat" Gerald Cunningham
Patrick G. Cunningham, 47 years, of Monroe, MI passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 4:21 PM at Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital.
Pat was born February 8, 1973 in Monroe, MI the son of the late Lawrence Edrid and Noleca Jean (Haygood) Cunningham. After graduating from Monroe High School in 1991, Patrick took on a position at Ford Motor Company working as Tag Relief, where he would achieve twenty-five years of employment.
In 2011, Pat married the love of his life, former, Angela Powell. The two rekindled their childhood friendship after 25 years, and became happily married in Toledo, Ohio on December 30, 2011. The couple blended their five daughters and were blessed with the birth of a son, Colten Patrick Cunningham in 2014.
The Cunningham home was a place where Pat grew up and would cherish throughout his life. He shared his natural love and passion for the five-acre piece of heaven with his wife and children. Often you would find him giving family tractor rides, teaching them how to drive the golf cart, or giving advice on how to care for farm animals. He loved to hunt for morel mushrooms, pick blackberries out back, and visit the Pawpaw trees that his father added as a southern touch to the property. His love for the land was no different on the inside. Pat kept the house lively. He and his beloved son would play Uno and watch their favorite Disney movies every night. Pat turned the house into a loving home. Pat was a collector of tools and guns, and he loved to fix up his outside machinery. He enjoyed visiting the Silver Lake Sand Dunes and shared this vacation spot with his family.
Pat had a great sense of humor, knowing how to make everyone smile. He enjoyed making others laugh with his made-up songs and silly dance moves. Pat had a heart of gold, sharing it with his family and leaving a mark on every life that he touched.
Although his earthly life was cut short, Patrick continues to live on through others, as he became an organ donor through GIFT OF LIFE Michigan after his passing.
In addition to his parents’ passing, he was preceded by two brothers: Vincent and Vaugh Cunningham; both sets of grandparents; and two nephews; Benjamin and Daniel.
To cherish his memory, Patrick leaves his beloved wife of eight years: Angie Cunningham, five daughters: Haleigh (Dallas) Chambless, Hannah Cunningham, Marissa Martin (Jared Hehl), Andi Martin, Sydnee Martin (Nick Burger), a son: Colten Cunningham, a sister: Valerie Filimon, nieces and nephews: John, Jessica, Joe, Renay, Korin and Shane, and his beloved pug, Dixie.
No public services are planned. Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe; 2442 North Monroe Street (734)384-5185 has been entrusted with his arrangements. Online guests may visit www.merklefs.com.