Friends and family of Pat Lynch will gather on Tuesday, August 13, for a memorial to honor his life and the many contributions he made to his community. Lynch and his wife Tynette, Hoover residents, have been active throughout the Birmingham area and have contributed personally and professionally to the City of Hoover for decades. Lynch passed away on Tuesday, August 6, due to complications from an ongoing respiratory infection after defeating cancer.
“Pat took great delight in his family. He always said ‘this crazy amazing family’ was his greatest achievement in life,” his obituary read in part. He and his wife’s Facebook pages show images of a close-knit, loving family with posts of their children and grandchildren throughout the years.
In January of 2023, Lynch was diagnosed with cancer which required his right kidney to be removed. Nearly a year after his diagnosis, he was honored by ROAR, the Radiation Oncology Accelerated Research, at their annual gala. According to an interview Lynch gave to the Over the Mountain Journal, “Due to his family history and long-held belief that cancer research is critical, Lynch has been a supporter of ROAR for several years.” His family noted that his wishes were that, in lieu of flowers, upon his passing donations be made to RoarTheCure.org in his name.
In 2009, Lynch retired from a long career as vice president and managing partner of Birmingham Budweiser, but he wasn’t ready for full retirement yet. In an interview with 280 Magazine in 2018, Lynch spoke about his “unretirement,” saying, “I didn’t know exactly what direction I was going to go after that. I had built, through my years at Budweiser, strong relationships. We were heavily involved in legislation in Montgomery that had to do with alcohol, and I knew a lot of people, a lot of local politicians.
“So the natural progression for me would be to use those relationships to build a business.
“I was really too young to stop and play golf, which is a really big hobby of mine, and I enjoyed making deals and getting involved in business,” Lynch said. “I’m having fun doing what I’m doing, even though it does take a lot of my time, but that’s OK.”
The Hoover Sun reported that following Lynch’s departure from Budwiser, “Lynch started a business development and lobbying firm called Pat Lynch & Associates and another company called AlphaGov Consulting. His clients included beverage distributors, educational and health providers, nonprofit associations and large and small businesss. In Hoover, he has represented developers such as Will Kadish of Broad Metro, which is developing Stadium Trace Village.”
Civic and community leaders have joined hundreds of friends and family in honoring the memory of Lynch with messages of support for his family.
Alabama Today spoke with Jefferson County Commissioner Jimmie Stephens who said, “Pat Lynch, an honored friend and staple of the Hoover community, will be missed by all. He always exhibited class and character in all of his actions; his integrity was always beyond reproach. I will miss Pat dearly, as will the entire Hoover community.”
Hoover City Councilman Steve McClinton echoed those sentiments saying, “Pat Lynch was a true pillar of Hoover, exemplifying the qualities of a Southern gentleman while serving the city and its community with distinction. Pat was a devoted family man who adored his wife Tynette and cherished every moment with his chilren and grandchildren, always doting on them. He never missed an opportunity to lend a helping hand to others. Pat was a rare soul, and the world feels a little less joyful without him.”
Read his full obituary and service details below:
James “Pat” Lynch of Hoover Alabama beloved Husband, Dad and Papa and caring friend to many passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024 surrounded by his wife and best friend Tynette Lynch and his family. Pat took great delight in his family. He always said “this crazy amazing family” was his greatest achievement in life. Retired in 2009 from a long career as vice president and managing partner of Birmingham Budweiser where his title the Budman followed him for his entire life. After retirement he started a very successful business development firm, Pat Lynch & Associates, using his passion of helping people succeed. A respected leader in the Birmingham business world Pat was also very involved in the Birmingham community through his kind giving and support of many charities that were close to his heart. Pat loved golf and drinking fine wine. Pat and Tynette enjoyed a Blessed life traveling and enjoying the beach with family and friends. He said often that he had lived his bucket list.
Pat was born on January 10, 1948, in Tazewell Virginia. He was preceded in death by his mother Sadie Johnson Lynch and his father William P Lynch. He is survived by wife Tynette Gustin Lynch, brother William Paul Lynch of Clermont Florida, daughters Tracy Lynch Hays (Jason), Amy Lynch Goss, Stepsons Christopher Cerniglia, Jason Cerniglia (Angie) Grandchildren Alex Hays, Abby Hays, Gage Hays, Kalib McCoy, Kyleigh McCoy, Palmer Cerniglia, Peyton Cerniglia, Parson Cerniglia and Presley Cerniglia, and his nieces and nephews.
Visitation is at 11 am and Funeral Mass following at 12 noon at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Hoover on Tuesday, August 13 with lunch served after Mass. In lieu of flowers Pat requested that donations be made to Radiation Oncology Accelerated Research RoarTheCure.org. or the charity of your choice.
