Statement from Bishop William of Passaic, December 8, 2011:
His Excellency, Bishop Andrew Pataki, Bishop-Emeritus of the Eparchy of Passaic has fallen asleep in the Lord today, Thursday, December 8, 2011 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident which occurred earlier this afternoon.
We ask for your prayers at this difficult time. Please keep +Bishop Andrew and his family in your prayers.
Funeral arrangements are pending and further information will follow.
May God grant to His servant the high priest +Bishop Andrew
Blessed Repose and Eternal Memory!