John Patrick Rowland
July 12, 1937 ~ September 12, 2015
John Patrick "Pat" Rowland, 78, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, Sept. 12 after a brief illness. Born in El Monte, CA, he was a graduate of the University of Southern California (BS, MBA) and a proud TKE, before becoming one of the nation's youngest chairmen of a Chamber of Commerce (in El Monte). Pat moved his family to Washington in 1967, taking a position at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, later serving as the Administrative Assistant to Congressman Chuck Wiggins (CA-R) and then as Special Assistant to President Gerald Ford in charge of legislative affairs. Following his work at the White House, Pat held numerous roles in government relations, later starting his own firm, Rowland & Sellery. He was also founding member and chairman of the board of Tyson's National Bank. Pat was passionate about his faith and a founding member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Vienna, VA. After retirement, Pat was elected President of The Lake of the Woods Association and he became an active member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Chancellorsville, VA, serving as Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus (Battlefield Council). He was also a dedicated volunteer to the Catholic Campus Ministry at University of Mary Washington (UMW). A devoted husband of Kathleen White for more than three years, he was predeceased by Annette Rowland, his wife of forty-seven years. He is also survived by his children, Tom (Julie) Rowland (CA), Carrie (Pete) Liaskos (NY), Coco (Dennis) Di Mauro (Herndon), and Chris (Trish) Rowland (CA); sister Katherine Wilson, his brother Thomas (Jo) Rowland; and his grandchildren Zoey, Lucy, and Veronica Di Mauro, Stephen and Luke Liaskos, and Natalie, Patrick, Darwin and Dagny Rowland. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 15th between 6 and 8PM at St. Mark's, 9970 Vale Rd. in Vienna, VA. A mass of Christian burial will also be celebrated at St. Mark's on Wed. Sept. 16th at 11AM, reception to follow. Oreos will be served! His family requests donations to the MS Society, Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation and Catholic Campus Ministry at UMW.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Peace in Christ Jesus, Brother Pat! John
“Pat” u will be missed I had High reguards for u especially the way u treated Annette with such love and dignity. I will miss u you helped me through all stages of my Knight Hood GOD BLESS you. I pray for the repose of Your Soul!!!
It is because of the generosity of Pat, and those like him, that I was able to come into the arms of our Church when I was a student at Mary Washington 10 years ago. Thank you, Pat, and please continue to pray for me, as I will pray for you and your family.
Please accept our most sincere sympathy On the passing of Pat. We knew Pat at St. Patrick and did bible study with him for a Few years. Also lived across the street from him at LOW.
I will offer Mass at St. Michael High School on 16 Sept. for the happy repose of the soul of my good friend, Pat Rowland. Requescat in pace.
I am deeply saddened by Pat’s death. He was a good, kind man and will be sorely missed. God bless all of you and give you the strength you need in the coming days. May his soul rest in God’s peace and love
Pat contributed his time and energy to many individuals, groups and organizations. These included his church, family, community and many neighbors. He seemed always find ways to help others and encourage you to join him. I am glad I got to know Pat for 15 years at Lake of the Woods and learned valuable things from him.
Pat was a good and kind Knight and treasurer of our local K of C Council. WE will all miss him at Saint Patrick Church.