GLENS FALLS – Patrick Robert Nolan, 49, of Glens Falls died unexpectedly on August 25, 2021, after courageously battling different illnesses, for the last few years.
Born on November 2, 1971 in New York City, he was the son of Michael and Rosemary (Hart) Nolan.
Pat attended Hudson Falls High School. During this time, he developed a love of music. As a talented bass player, Pat gigged with numerous musicians and local bands throughout the North Country and in Mississippi for a number of years. He had a passion for playing rock and jazz music. If there was a bar, Pat probably played there. He was well known for his music and for always having a cup of coffee in his hand. Those he met, loved him for his beaming personality. To meet Pat, was to forever carry him in your heart. He was always ready with a sharp wit and a funny comeback. In a nutshell, he was a card. According to him, as the first born, he was the favorite and most attractive son to his mother. He was always willing to listen and care for his friends and fellow musicians. Besides his music and friends, his family was his life. Pat was the doting uncle to his nieces and a wonderful son and the best brother. His memory will be carved into the lives of his family and held tightly in their hearts.
He was predeceased by his sister, Colleen Nolan, who passed away at birth.
Survivors include his parents, Michael and Rosemary Nolan; his brother, Andrew Nolan and his wife, Beth; his sister, Moira Nolan; his nieces, Hannah Nolan, Fiona Ficarrotta and Freya Ficarrotta; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Family and friends are welcome for visitation on Sunday, August 29, 2021 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
The family suggests that memorial donations be made in Pat’s name to The Strand Theatre, 210 Main St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839
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Oh my dear friend. I’m so very grateful to have known you. Such a wonderful spirit and a true professional musician. You have taken a chunk of my heart and left a hole in our musical community. Much love and support to your family and friends.
I met Pat through mutual musician friends in the mid to late nineties. We loved a lot of the same music and went to a lot of the same shows before I moved away from the area. Often when I would come back to visit my folks I would catch one of his gigs or just swing by his place and hang out. I loved chatting with him back and forth about nerdy music stuff on Facebook and seeing the videos he would post. Last time I saw him was when I was home to pay may respects to our mutual departed friend Bruce DeRosia, someone else whom left us way too young.
Although I can’t be there it has been very comforting to see all the kind words and fun pictures of Pat online. I send my deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the Nolan Family.
Rest in Power, brother.
I knew Pat for so long that I can’t even recall when we met. Though I am sure that it was through music and the network of mutual friends that we shared. He was a caring and thoughtful man with a razor sharp wit. And although we hadn’t seen each other in several years, I always considered him a great friend. Pat was always my favorite bass player. His dedication to his instrument was relentless and unmatched. And it showed in his exquisite and masterful playing. The local music scene has lost a star that can never be replaced.
My deepest condolences to his entire family and other friends and everyone else who was fortunate enough to know him.
Rest easy, Pat.