Patrick Albert Langan

Pat’s life was enriched by his deep love for his wife Terri, and his son Matthew, with almost 5 decades of a cherished marriage and a bond stronger than superglue (which Pat used with some frequency).

During his professional career, Pat earned his Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in criminology at the University of Maryland and was the first to graduate in the newly established criminology program. Shortly thereafter he broke into the US Department of Justice where he was caught and “incarcerated” for decades. While at the DOJ, he reached “statistical significance” and served as a senior statistician publishing articles in the prestigious journals The Lancet and Science.

Pat was fun and playful, with a passion for sports such as tennis and golf. He was highly competitive, achieving great joy when he gave his son, Matt, lots of “love” while playing tennis.

Sitting in the evening, on the lanai with Terri, enjoying a glass of wine or perhaps a beer and of course, a piece of chocolate cake, he and Terri would gaze over the lake and the woods basking in the moments they shared during their long and blissful marriage. Occasionally, a small herd of deer would drop by to greet them.

Pat was kind, caring, and affectionately enjoyed teasing others. With a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye, he would light up the room.

Traveling together visiting Vietnam, Japan, Ireland, China, Cuba, and India to name a few, and especially having many adventures in the jungle of Columbia (MD), he and Terri journeyed far and wide. Pat's favorite experiences were their two safaris in Tanzania. Their goal in retirement was to travel. And that they did.

It has been said that “Death is that stage of life when we live on in the memory of others.” Pat’s delightful and engaging presence, his dry sense of humor, and his radiant smile truly touched all with whom he interacted. He will live on in all of our memories.