Patrick J. Walters

December 4, 2024

CHARLOTTE – Patrick J. Walters, age 81, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Atrium Health Pineville after a brave three-month battle with ILD.  His wife of 55 years, Kathaleen N. Walters and his son, Steven M Walters were with him as he slipped from this earth. 

Pat was born in Buffalo, NY and raised in Lackawanna, NY.  He graduated from Lackawwanna High School at 17 and joined the United States Navy.  Pat served for four years mostly on the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise.  He was very proud of his service on the Enterprise and the aircraft’s he worked on.  After being discharged from the Navy in 1964 Pat worked for Bethlehem Steel for several years. 

In 1969, Pat joined the US Border Patrol after graduating from the academy in Brownsville, TX where he later became a Special Agent.   Pat worked for INS for 34 years.  During his time there he lived in Chula Vista, CA, Fallbrook, CA, Thousand Oaks, CA, West Seneca, NY, and lastly Charlotte, NC beginning in 1983.  Pat retired from the INS in 2000 as a temporary OIC of all of North Carolina and South Carolina.  He really enjoyed his job and made many friends in all the different places where he lived.

Pat met his wife Kathy at Lake Erie in 1969 and they were married the same year in National City, CA.  They had one son, Steven who now lives in Matthews NC, close to his parents and a beloved dog, Zoey.

Pat’s favorite things to do were going to the gym and having coffee afterwards with his friends.  He also enjoyed playing his guitar, camping all summer at Point Breeze RV Resort (his happy place) on Lake Erie, having a beer while grilling, spending time with his friends and family and was also a voracious reader. 

Pat was a wonderful father and husband with many good friends.  He was a gentle soul, caring, generous, funny, quick-witted and a great storyteller. 

Pat is survived by his wife, Kathaleen; son, Steven; sister, Helene Walters and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his brothers, William Walters and Robert (Mary Ange) Walters and sister, Norma Jean (Edward) Ambrose.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 16, 2024, in the chapel at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 6828 Old Reid Rd, Charlotte, NC.  A celebration of life will follow at Red Rocks Cafe, 4223 Providence Rd, Suite 8, Charlotte, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered in memory of Patrick to the American Lung Association, National Direct Response Headquarters, PO Box 756 Osceola, WI 54020-0756.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Rich Nassoiy

    Pat was a good man with a great sense of humor. I always enjoyed being in his company. Enjoyed reading his obituary. He led a full and adventurous life. My only regret is that I didn’t make it a point to spend more time with him and Kathy. Rich Nassoiy

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  • Bart Szafnicki

    I had the pleasure and honor of working with Pat. First when he was my boss in Buffalo NY and then when I was in charge of INS Investigations in Atlanta GA in which Charlotte was a sub office. Pat was a great guy and excellent investigator and most importantly a good friend. My deepest sympathies to Kathleen and family. RIP Pat. You will be missed

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  • Mary L Van Remmen

    Loved uncle Pat, always looked forward to seeing him at point breeze, will miss him dearly, when I go out to the lake, I will think of him

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  • Pam Critz

    I am so sorry to hear about Pat. I remember how you always had laughs together and how the children loved him as their bus driver. We had some good times together. I will call you, and we’ll have a long chat. Love to you and Stephen, Pam

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