Patrick J. Rice

Patrick Joseph Rice, 84, of Sarver, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020. He was the son of the late Edgar and Lucilla (Carlson) Rice. Pat was born November 24, 1936 in Arnold, PA. 

He graduated from New Kensington High School Class of 1954, attended Theil College, and served in the United States Army. While in the Army, he was recruited to work for the Central Intelligence Agency in Washington, D.C. He worked for the Agency for 42 years. Pat and his wife travelled extensively, living and working in Paris, France – London, England, and Melbourne, Australia. He retired from the CIA in 2005 and returned home. Pat was a Steeler fan, and a loyal Pirates’ follower. He was a member of the American Legion. He loved his family and his beloved Poodles.

Pat is survived by his wife, Marlene Cowen Rice; sister, Margaret Rice White; nephews, Jeffrey (Lisa) White, Daniel (Pam) White, Chris (Andrea) Cowen, and Timothy (Sharon) Cowen; nieces, Susan Keefer, Tracey Hill, and Paulette (Mike) Cowen Atherton. Pat is also survived by many great nieces and great nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Charles “Bill” White, in 2013.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a small donation to a food pantry or an animal shelter be made in memory of Pat.

Viewing will be on Friday, Nov. 27 from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM in the Ross G. Walker Funeral Home Ltd., 217 Freeport Road, New Kensington, where a funeral service will be held Saturday, Nov. 28 at 11 AM. Rev. Dean Ward will officiate.  Please wear a mask. Leave an online condolence at rossgwalker.com 

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