d. January 31, 2022
Patrick Ellery MacDonell, Esq. passed away on January 31, 2022, in Turks & Caicos as a result of a scuba diving accident. He was 32 years old.
A survivor of childhood leukemia, Patrick inspired many with his generous spirit, tender heart, and endless perseverance. His favorite times were spent with family, whether sitting around the table sharing food and conversation, embarking on trips and adventures, or hanging out with aunts, uncles, and cousins at annual Race Weekend reunions. His quick laugh and fierce loyalty were treasured by those who knew him well.
Patrick received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame, where he sang with the Folk Choir. He went on to obtain a Master of Arts from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a Juris Doctorate from New York Law School. He served as an attorney for the New York City Law Department and the Indiana Attorney General’s office, and at the time of his death was preparing to begin a new role with a private law firm in Indianapolis.
Patrick is survived by his parents, Liz and Eldred; his brothers, Alec, Keith, and Keegan; and his sisters-in-law, Nicole and Emily.
A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on February 18, 2022, at Randall & Roberts Fishers Mortuary, 12010 Allisonville Road, Fishers.
A funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. on February 19, 2022, at Holy Spirit Parish at Geist, 10350 Glaser Way, Fishers. The services will be streamed live at youtube.com/channel/UC2yHbWP4y1-gs2cWexrsbiA.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Child’s Play or the Malaria Consortium on his behalf.
Child’s Play (childsplaycharity.org) is dedicated to improving the lives of children with toys and games in a network of over 185 hospitals worldwide. Therapeutic play was a source of great joy for Patrick while undergoing chemotherapy.
The Malaria Consortium (malariaconsortium.org) specializes in the prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases. Through such interventions, thousands of families worldwide can be spared from experiencing the illness or death of a child.
Condolences: randallroberts.com
I will always remember Patrick as that sweet, inquisitive, and delightful fourth grader I was privileged to teach at St. Simon the Apostle in the 1999-2000 school year. God love all of you during this difficult time. I know that our Savior Jesus welcomed Patrick with open arms, and that Parick will be singing forever with the heavenly choir.