He moved back to Des Moines in 1990 to be closer to his family and formed a business venture under the name PAO LTD. In 1986 he left Hayden and began his own contracting business as Craft Master Interiors. In 1984 he moved to Colorado to head up the office for the Hayden Co. In 1976 he began working for the Hayden Co. As his talents in his trade progressed, so did the opportunities to work for other contracting companies, until starting up a partnership painting and drywall business with a dear friend and forming, O’Neal and Caulder Inc. where he placed the gold leaf on the Capitol dome. Pat worked for many contractors in his lifetime, he began his career alongside his dad painting for the Des Moines school district before moving on to Keller Inc. So I guess you could say, “He did it for the memories.” He was a bit like a hurricane at times, creating chaos and havoc, but making for great conversation later on.
The establishments he frequented included: South Town Tap, Francies, All in the Family, Park Avenue Pub, County Line Pub, Army Post Tap and Cunningham’s. Pat is also well known for his vibrant way of socializing with family and friends, no doubt, he loved him some whisky and anything alcohol related and was entertainment for many as the night wore on.
This was his trade taught to him by his dad and since has taught his two sons. Pat was an exceptional man and talented visionary with the ability to put his skills to work in some of the most creative ways with his painting and remodeling techniques and built our family home in 1971 from ground up, incorporating his signature work into the entire project. Pat began as a painter/drywaller in his early years and was one of the daredevils to rid the Capitol dome of its green color and transformed it into a golden dome in 1962 and later remodeled the governor’s mansion at Terrace Hill. The land and property he owned in Lacona was his pride and joy and that is where he wished to live the rest of his days and Viz honored his request and loved him and cared for him up to his last breath. Pat and Viz were married 33 years living the last 20 years in Lacona, IA. A couple of years later Pat was united in marriage to Vizinia (Miller) O’Neal in February 1985. Although the union between Pat and Carmella ended their love and friendship did not. He was united in marriage to Carmella (Sciarrotta) O’Neal in July 1961 and to that union was blessed with three children Paul (Gail) O’Neal, Julie (Jeff) Ries and Patrick II (Carmen) O’Neal. He attended Lincoln High School in Des Moines until he felt he knew what he needed in order to live his life. Pat was born to Willard and Mildred (Graves) O’Neal on July 3, 1943, in Des Moines, IA. Family was available to meet guests from 1 to 4 p.m.
A memorial service was held at Pierschbacher Funeral Home on Sunday, Dec. Pat O’Neal (Paddy) 74, passed away early in the morning on Tuesday, Dec.
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