CoeurdeBois t1_j3t5gaa wrote on January 10, 2023 at 10:06 PM

Reply to comment by EcoAffinity in Grieving family doesn’t get donations from Springfield restaurant fundraiser (Thai Express is said restaurant) by Ozarkian_Tritip

Probably because he was the face of the restaurant ever since the Queen City Cycles crew ate there every week. Also odd because Patrick Sr loved his wife and was heartbroken after which is what he claimed led him to retire and “sell out” to the south side.

EcoAffinity t1_j3xsj1f wrote on January 11, 2023 at 8:18 PM

Yet, he's still not nor was ever owner. Nothing stated about the personal relationship, but business-wise, looks like it was handled by Pat's mom and then Pat.

CoeurdeBois t1_j4a8wu4 wrote on January 14, 2023 at 6:39 AM

It was a gift. Pat Sr. gave everything to his wife and kids including exclusive rights to owning it, yet he was the one behind the register, directing everyone including his son (and his wife back in the day), and making sure people got free fresh soup with every meal. I think he owned it more than whatever is on paper, similar to when a family buys a son a car and gives them the title.

EcoAffinity t1_j4ajk5e wrote on January 14, 2023 at 8:58 AM

I can understand your feelings and what you're saying for Pat Sr's actions after her death, but I really have trouble with why you're trying to erase Anna's achievements. She was the one with the college education in business who was responsible for the growth and expansion, the cook, the mother. Not sure where you're getting that Pat Sr. gave up any rights to the business to his wife.

CoeurdeBois t1_j4h9gt4 wrote on January 15, 2023 at 6:46 PM

Not trying to erase her achievements, but be mindful that Patrick Sr was literally the face of the business to many locals for a long time before their transition to the south side. People come in just to see him, and I think many would argue it was the communities sympathy for the loss of his wife that kept people coming in.