Pasquale (Pat) Gareri died on April 16, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren. Family was everything to him and this is what he would have wanted. Pat was always the life of any party and touched many with his memorable smile. He was proud to have served in the US Air Force for 21 years as well as the postal service as a letter carrier for 20 years after his military retirement. He was a member of American Legion Post 65, serving in many leadership roles and basically raised his daughters and granddaughters there volunteering. The members of the Legion quickly became extended family to us all. "Papa" was a beloved grandfather and great-grandfather and delighted in all his kids. He grew cherry tomatoes for small hands to pick and eat right out of the garden; he read many books over, and over, and over again to all of them, and could probably recite a few. He shared his love of music with the entire family, and all of us have a wide knowledge because of that love. He taught all of us to dance with him to Frank Sinatra and always joked that he was going to teach his grandkids to spit when they came along (they were all girls so he abandoned that plan). Dad was one of a kind with a joke and a smile for his many friends. He loved to debate and was never one to attack someone else about their views. Dad never let a teachable moment pass and, yes, there were many times we listened while rolling our eyes. He always taught us to live by the Golden Rule (do unto others as you would have others do unto you) and to never forget to remove your hat and put your hand over your heart when the American flag passed by. Pat was predeceased by his parents and a brother. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 62-years, Joanna (Mele), a son Anthony Gareri of Manchester; two daughters, Dianne Hathaway of Weare and Laura Buono of Concord; four granddaughters, Jessica Fudala and husband Eric of Manchester; Meggin Bergeron and husband Joshua of Manchester; Ashlee Baron of Bradford, and Alison Hathaway-MacLellan and husband Brandon of Weare. He also leaves behind six great-grandchildren: William Fudala, Levi Baron, Oliver Lloyd, Abel Baron, Lucia Baron, and Cole MacLellan. He is also survived by two brothers and sister as well as many nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thank you to the staff, nurses, and doctors at Concord Hospital as well as the amazing ICU team for the wonderful care they took of Dad, and all of us, during his final hours. Thank you to the Weare Ambulance Service and EMTs for their professionalism and care they gave to both our father and mother. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to: American Legion Post 65, P.O. Box 69, Weare, NH 03281