WHALEN, Patrick J. – On October 13, 2016. Veteran United States Army. Beloved husband for 57 ½ years of the late Anna Pauline (nee Lane). Loving father of Thomas (Geralyn), Patrick (Mary), Maureen, Joseph (Janice), Peter (Madeline) and the late Kevin. Dear brother Mary Wallace and Catherine Cordero and the late James and John. Proud grandfather of seven and great grandfather of one. Also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Retired Detective, NYC Transit Police Department and recipient of the Combat Cross for Valor, and of ABC CapCities.