Bob Patterson Dead
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Coach Dies in His Sleep
By Eric Sondheimer/LA Times
Bob Patterson, boys' basketball coach at Granada Hills High, died Sunday morning in his sleep at his home in Northridge. He was 46.
Patterson was set to begin his second season as coach Tuesday. He was a 1974 Granada Hills graduate known for his integrity and enthusiasm.
He is survived by his wife, Donna, and daughters Kelly and Holly. Funeral arrangements are pending.
YES, THIS IS COIN RELATED.
I'm posting this here since I'm sure that several people knew Bob Patterson personally and many others knew of his exploits. I'm sure PCGS remembers Bob Patterson. He's someone they'd like to forget.
Bob used to work at a coin shop in Granada Hills, CA. I believe he co-owned it at one time. Then he set off to open his own shop. He called it Valley Coin Exchange (not to be confused with another shop very close by with a very similar name that is reputable) and it was located on Balboa Blvd. He made his mark in this hobby - a pockmark.
The fact that this obituary writer states that Bob Patterson was known for his "integrity" is the clearest fact that he never knew him.
They say it is not nice to speak ill of the dead. In keeping with that, I will now post all my nice things I know about him.
Here are the nice things: (this space intentionally left blank).
I guess if he still owes you money, I guess you're out of luck.
By Eric Sondheimer/LA Times
Bob Patterson, boys' basketball coach at Granada Hills High, died Sunday morning in his sleep at his home in Northridge. He was 46.
Patterson was set to begin his second season as coach Tuesday. He was a 1974 Granada Hills graduate known for his integrity and enthusiasm.
He is survived by his wife, Donna, and daughters Kelly and Holly. Funeral arrangements are pending.
YES, THIS IS COIN RELATED.
I'm posting this here since I'm sure that several people knew Bob Patterson personally and many others knew of his exploits. I'm sure PCGS remembers Bob Patterson. He's someone they'd like to forget.
Bob used to work at a coin shop in Granada Hills, CA. I believe he co-owned it at one time. Then he set off to open his own shop. He called it Valley Coin Exchange (not to be confused with another shop very close by with a very similar name that is reputable) and it was located on Balboa Blvd. He made his mark in this hobby - a pockmark.
The fact that this obituary writer states that Bob Patterson was known for his "integrity" is the clearest fact that he never knew him.
They say it is not nice to speak ill of the dead. In keeping with that, I will now post all my nice things I know about him.
Here are the nice things: (this space intentionally left blank).
I guess if he still owes you money, I guess you're out of luck.
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<< <i>So did he get away scott-free? >>
Well, sounds like he didn't after all...
Just because he died does not mean people who were ripped off are out of luck. If there is an estate they can make a claim.
I've got some phone calls to make in the morning...
Perhaps this is like the fellow says, "I've never wished bad things on anyone, but there are a few obituaries I've read with pleasure".
GSAGUY
2 Cam-Slams!
1 Russ POTD!
It may not be nice but it is totally safe.
adrian
Just jokin --
JAMIE
"Through this walk, and by giving back to the community, we share in the wonderful legacy of love and service that defined the life of Bob Patterson."
Excuse me while I throw up.
Dave
Do you want to "help establish the special Granada Hills High School Basketball and Golf Scholar-Athlete Awards, and Community Service Awards that will be given annually in the name of Bob Patterson." I don't. I want awards named after people who made positive contributions to the community. I don't want them named after people who stole from MANY and then fled the state. Why not have an Enron/Ken Lay Community Service Award?
This "walk" and "award" is going to be a great big embarrassment to the people and schools associated. I know of half a dozen other people who are working on telling the truth. Many will probably show up at this walk to get the truth out. I haven't decided if I will. However, the fact that I have been told the media will be there is very tempting. Several people are contacting the media to set the record straight.
How would you like to have been screwed by this guy and then have a "Friends of Bob" rally towel in the window of the shop next to you? Want the name of this person? He was lucky. He had less than $10,000 stolen from him.
I've long ago resolved all my feeling about Bob Patterson. However, for some to make him out as this saint is just too much. I wouldn't support an Enron Award and I won't support a Bob Patterson Award.
Just one mans opinion....
Dave
In California, a claim can be filed against a decedent's estate if it is done in a timely manner.
"Seu cabra da peste,
"Sou Mangueira......."
I'm with Greg on this. Criminals should not be honored. I think the people that got ripped off should file a claim on a criminal's estate and put a lien on its property. The people who want to honor a criminal can take up a collection plate for the guy's family after the estate's creditors get what's rightfully theirs.
A number of coin dealers in Southern California commited grand theft against their clients, only to file BK and then start up another coin shop to trap the unwary. People like this are a disgrace to our hobby and should be dealt with harshly.
"Seu cabra da peste,
"Sou Mangueira......."
roadrunner
No one that I have talked to wants to go after his estate. He leaves a wife and two kids. He moved back into this state a few years ago. We all knew where he worked and lived. He had the guts to walk into a coin shop owned by a person he stole $80,000 from and ask for a bid board number.
I wrote to the person organizing the "Walk" and received quite a long reply. He didn't know of Bob's past. He stated that Bob had no insurance and the family is in a "situation" and that is one of the reasons he is raising the money. I don't begrudge them this. I doubt others do. No one is going after the estate.
Now the person I really want to go after is the guy who stole my vacuum a few years ago. Best damn vacuum I ever had.
Michael
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