Patric Cafaro, Saint Lactose The Tolerant

[chitown]

A true scholar, he will always be remembered.

And a true artist. This is the shirt I was wearing today when I got the news. I asked Patric for permission to use this image on some tees I was making for "Sons of the Flying Merkel" design. (Still owe Shawn & couple others one)

He touched many lives and in such a unique and positive manner. My badge collection... of 3... started with a trade for a Mead Iroquois badge for a lump of moss from my yard... plus he threw in a Wright Bros coin to sweeten the deal. Don't believe me?

Thread 'For Trade with Hoofhearted only... Free delivery to Memory Lane'

Apr 20, 2015

Patric,

I have a patch of midwestern moss that is soon to be out of a home. The garage to it's south is soon to be no more. The moss will not likely survive the oncoming destruction of it's protective neighbor (the garage).

Open for any interesting trades.

Also if interested, let me know the preferred method of transport. I was thinking sterile bins or seal-able plastic bags with an appropriate amount of water to traverse the Illinois-Ohio journey. I plan on keeping a few small patches (about 2 sq ft) for some bonsai I'm training if that is all right.

Regards,

Chris...

• chitown
• Replies: 7
• Forum: Sell - Trade: Everything Else

Prayers to family & close friends.
Chris

 

[catfish]

 

[catfish]

 

[Classicriders]

My brother “Shellac Cassidy”. I have too many great memories with and of Patric to count. I am eternally grateful to the original soul collector for everything he shared with me.

 

[bentwoody66]

Another Great is gone!!! Im blessed to have visited him recently at his home and chew the fat on bikes and learned some history. Ride like Hell Patric, you will be missed!

 

[piercer_99]

My dad, Patric C. Cafaro, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 29, 2026.

Our family is grieving, but we are grateful for the love, prayers, and kindness we have already received.

His obituary and service details can be found here:

Patric C. Cafaro Obituary May 29, 2026 - Newcomer Dayton

View Patric C. Cafaro's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

www.newcomerdayton.com

If you knew my dad and would like to share a memory, please scroll to the bottom of the obituary page, where there is a Guest Book for messages and remembrances.

My condolences to you and your family, he was a great guy.

May his memory always be a blessing.

 

[bikewhorder]

Oh no! i never got to meet Patric in person. i always enjoyed his posts and our interactions on here. He was one of the most unique and entertaining voices on this site. This is a major loss to the hobby and the world in general.

 

[bobcycles]

Best and favorite head badge I ever owned and still own came via this legendary gentleman.
Miss him

 

[Hobo Bill]

i'm truly saddened ...

 

[markivpedalpusher]

Patric was as fine human being. A gentleman, scholar, generous, incredible sense of humor and passion for the bicycle hobby. It was always a privilege spending time with him. I’m lucky to have an incredible badge from his collection.