Patrick Michael Ferrigan

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Patrick Michael Ferrigan's passing. He left us suddenly on Good Friday, April 18, at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. Born on October 22, 1948, in Fresno, California, Patrick departed this life on April 18, 2025, in Monterey, California. He was the cherished son of Colleen and Douglas Ferrigan and is survived by his siblings, Maureen and Timothy Ferrigan. Patrick's family includes nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews, among them John, Jake, and the late Dean Ferrigan, who we remember fondly after his passing in the spring of 2024. Also included are Declan, Siobhan, Finn, Philomena, and Ronan Ferrigan. We eagerly await the arrival of another grandniece, Seacht, whose name represents the number seven in Irish, due in May. Patrick always took a genuine interest in the lives of his nieces and nephews, celebrating their milestones and achievements. A proud graduate of the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, Patrick devoted his career to the medical field, working at Community Hospital of Santa Cruz, Longs Drugs, and Soledad Prison. Patrick had a vibrant life filled with passions; he was a drummer, an orchid lover, a car collector, and a Harley owner. A lover of poetry and conversation, he enjoyed sharing his insights on medical topics. He often reminisced about his time on stage at the Isle of Wight Music Festival in England on August 31, 1970, where he had the unforgettable experience of working alongside legends like Jimi Hendrix, one of the last performances by the iconic artist. To his friends, he went by Michael, or sometimes just P.M. Tragically, at 17, Patrick was involved in a severe accident caused by a drunk driver, which took the life of his girlfriend. Identified as a John Doe upon arrival at the emergency room, he suffered a frontal lobe injury and extensive facial reconstructive surgery, along with a broken leg requiring traction. Despite enduring a three-month recovery and temporary amnesia, Patrick chose to keep this chapter of his life private, never allowing it to overshadow his many accomplishments. In recent months, Patrick faced health challenges and was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic cancer prior to his hospitalization at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, where he peacefully passed away on Good Friday at 5:03 AM. Funeral arrangements are being coordinated with David McDonald at Benito and Azzaro in Santa Cruz. A Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 9:00 AM on Monday, April 28, at Villa Maria del Mar, located at 21918 E. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz. Following the Mass, Patrick will be laid to rest at Oakwood Memorial Park, 3301 Paul Sweet Road, Santa Cruz.