Obituary for Patrick Campbell
Patrick J. Campbell, 61, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
He was born in Buffalo, NY, the oldest of thirteen children of Dolores (Mitchell) and the late John P. Campbell.
Patrick attended Narden Academy in Buffalo until the Campbell family moved to Erie, PA. He spent a few years at Erie Day School before transferring to St. Andrew’s Grade School class of 1974. He attended Kanty Prep for three years and graduated from Cathedral Prep class of 1978. He moved on to Mercyhurst College where he graduated with a degree in Education. He taught at St. Patrick’s Grade School and worked in manufacturing at Lord Corp and Leyland.
In 1993, Patrick accidently started his career in radio by calling into a show and arguing with a Liberal host so well, in fact, they offered him his first show at Flagship. After his show in Erie, he ended up in Steubenville, Ohio for Catholic Family Radio. Pat really shined when he moved the Pat Campbell show to Orlando's 540 WFLA. Pat, throughout his career, made appearances on the O'Rielly Factor, Fox and Friends, Fox News channels, Purity Products, and Tucker Carlson. Pat really fell in love with Tulsa, Oklahoma when relocating to Tulsa for 1170 KFAQ. In 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2011 Pat was named in Talkers Magazine's 250 Most Influencial Talk Show Hosts, as well as being named one of Oklahoma's best Radio personalities by Oklahoma magazines. Pat frequently spoke at Pro-Life organizations and rallies, as well as several political campaigns through his career. His hobbies included performing in powerlifting competitions, bringing home many trophies. Truly though, his favorite hobby was being a Grandfather, his grandkids brought him all the joy in the world.
Patrick is survived by his mother, Dolores (Mitchell) Campbell. His family Shawn (Gardner) Campbell, his children, Bridgette Jackson (Fiancé, Nathan Conner), Rachel Caudle (Shawn), Michael Campbell, David Campbell, and Sarah Campbell, four grandchildren, Caleb, Olivia, Raelynn, and one on the way, twelve siblings, Charles (Elizabeth) Campbell, Philip (Kathy) Campbell, Bernadette Carroll (Sean), Rosemary Kloecker (Mark), Maureen Wegley (Jerry), John J. (Mary Ellen) Campbell, Marie Frisina (Craig), Andrew (Dawn) Campbell, Barbara Terrizzi (Randy), Paul (Erin) Campbell, Rev. James Campbell and Chaplain Rev. Joseph Campbell, and his caregiver, Heather Knifechief. Many Nieces, Nephews, and cousins also survive.
Friends may call on Thursday at the Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 2502 Sassafras St. Erie, PA 16502 from 6pm to 8pm and are invited to the Funeral Mass at St. Andrew’s Church on Friday at 11 am. Burial will be on Saturday at 10 am at Trinity Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the Kloecker Funeral Home Facebook Page.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oklahoma Cancer Specialist and Research Institute 12697 East 51st Street South, Tulsa, OK 74146.
He was born in Buffalo, NY, the oldest of thirteen children of Dolores (Mitchell) and the late John P. Campbell.
Patrick attended Narden Academy in Buffalo until the Campbell family moved to Erie, PA. He spent a few years at Erie Day School before transferring to St. Andrew’s Grade School class of 1974. He attended Kanty Prep for three years and graduated from Cathedral Prep class of 1978. He moved on to Mercyhurst College where he graduated with a degree in Education. He taught at St. Patrick’s Grade School and worked in manufacturing at Lord Corp and Leyland.
In 1993, Patrick accidently started his career in radio by calling into a show and arguing with a Liberal host so well, in fact, they offered him his first show at Flagship. After his show in Erie, he ended up in Steubenville, Ohio for Catholic Family Radio. Pat really shined when he moved the Pat Campbell show to Orlando's 540 WFLA. Pat, throughout his career, made appearances on the O'Rielly Factor, Fox and Friends, Fox News channels, Purity Products, and Tucker Carlson. Pat really fell in love with Tulsa, Oklahoma when relocating to Tulsa for 1170 KFAQ. In 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2011 Pat was named in Talkers Magazine's 250 Most Influencial Talk Show Hosts, as well as being named one of Oklahoma's best Radio personalities by Oklahoma magazines. Pat frequently spoke at Pro-Life organizations and rallies, as well as several political campaigns through his career. His hobbies included performing in powerlifting competitions, bringing home many trophies. Truly though, his favorite hobby was being a Grandfather, his grandkids brought him all the joy in the world.
Patrick is survived by his mother, Dolores (Mitchell) Campbell. His family Shawn (Gardner) Campbell, his children, Bridgette Jackson (Fiancé, Nathan Conner), Rachel Caudle (Shawn), Michael Campbell, David Campbell, and Sarah Campbell, four grandchildren, Caleb, Olivia, Raelynn, and one on the way, twelve siblings, Charles (Elizabeth) Campbell, Philip (Kathy) Campbell, Bernadette Carroll (Sean), Rosemary Kloecker (Mark), Maureen Wegley (Jerry), John J. (Mary Ellen) Campbell, Marie Frisina (Craig), Andrew (Dawn) Campbell, Barbara Terrizzi (Randy), Paul (Erin) Campbell, Rev. James Campbell and Chaplain Rev. Joseph Campbell, and his caregiver, Heather Knifechief. Many Nieces, Nephews, and cousins also survive.
Friends may call on Thursday at the Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 2502 Sassafras St. Erie, PA 16502 from 6pm to 8pm and are invited to the Funeral Mass at St. Andrew’s Church on Friday at 11 am. Burial will be on Saturday at 10 am at Trinity Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the Kloecker Funeral Home Facebook Page.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oklahoma Cancer Specialist and Research Institute 12697 East 51st Street South, Tulsa, OK 74146.