Bert Patenaude 1909 – 1974

Biography

Bert Patenaude was born on November 4, 1909, in Fall River, Massachusetts, a city known for its rich soccer heritage during the early twentieth century. He devoted his life to soccer, establishing himself as a dedicated athlete during an era when the sport was still developing its American presence. His commitment to the game reflected both his personal passion and the vibrant soccer culture that thrived in his hometown.

Throughout his athletic career, Patenaude became part of Fall River’s proud soccer tradition, contributing to the sport during formative years in American athletics. He spent his entire life in the community where he was born, maintaining deep roots in his hometown and its close-knit soccer community.

Bert Patenaude passed away on November 4, 1974, in Fall River—exactly sixty-five years after his birth. His life spanned a significant period in American soccer history, and he remained connected to the sport and community that shaped him throughout his years. His legacy endures as part of Fall River’s sporting heritage and the early development of soccer in America.