Patterson- James G. (Papa), of West Babylon, LI on March 1, 2022, aged 91. Devoted husband of the late Doris. Beloved father of Patricia Wilson, James A. Patterson (Karen), and Kevin Patterson. Dear brother of Patricia Wallace (James). Cherished grandfather of Gwen Wilson, Kristen, Jenn Italiano (Anthony), James R. and Amy, and great-grandfather to A.J. Papa has been described as a “class act”. He enjoyed life to the fullest from the years he and Doris spent in the military in Texas, to their vacations with family. He will be greatly missed. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy., (1/4 mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Funeral Service to be held privately, with an interment to follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, LI. Visiting Monday 4:00 until 8:00 PM.