Michael E. Van Patten

49 year old Michael E. Van Patten of Binghamton, New York died Wednesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in New York. The funeral will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the J.F. Rice Funeral Home in New York. Elvin S. Murphy will officiate. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. Van Patten was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Marlene Van Patten; and a sister, Nancy Van Patten. He was a well-known contractor for 33 years, having owned and operated Mike Van Patten Construction in Binghamton. He loved NASCAR racing, was a huge Dale Earnhart fan, and he enjoyed bowling. Mike would do anything for anyone who asked and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his wife of 16 years, Dorothy Layton Van Patten of Binghamton. Children, Kristy “Chef” and husband James Aiken Smith of Saratoga Springs, New York and Steven “Bug” Arvin of Binghamton. Three grandchildren, Maddox “Lil’ Buddy” Lucien and Remy Smith all of Saratoga Springs, New York. Three sisters, Debbie Suarez of Dowelltown, Cindy and husband Vic Loden of Rockwood and Bonnie and husband Floyd Cantrell of Smithville. A brother, Kenneth Van Patten of Rockwood. Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins, along with many friends and his beloved St. Bernard, Dale. This information provided as a courtesy of DeKalb Funeral Chapel.