Nicholas J. Patte, 77, Avid Gardener and Bowler
Nicholas J. Patte, 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday at New Life Hospice in Lorain surrounded by family after a short illness.Nick was born Aug. 26, 1931 in DuPont, Pennsylvania. He moved to Cleveland in 1956 following service in the 158th Field Artillery during the Korean War. He later moved to Brookpark where he and his family lived for many years before moving to Lorain in 1985. Nick worked for LTV for 38 years until his retirement in 1994. He worked at the mill in Cleveland for many years before coming to Lorain to work at the Pellet Terminal until his retirement.
Nick was an avid gardener and bowler, enjoying both activities into the final year of his life. He was also a member of the Italian American Veterans Post in Lorain actively volunteering for social events at the hall. He also served on the Executive Board and Color Guard.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ann Patte (nee Kearney) of Lorain; sons, Nicholas (Judy) Patte of Parma and Joseph (Sue) Patte of Brookpark; daughters, Lisa (Don) Root and Jennifer (Tracy) Hicks both of North Ridgeville; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters, Lucy Gryzko of Wilkes Barre, PA, AnnaMae Renfer of Suscon, PA and Tina Gattuso of DuPont, PA; and brothers, John Patte of Pittston, PA and Anthony Patte of NewHolland, PA. He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara (nee Pasquarello) and father, Moses.
Visitation will be held at Reidy Scanlan Giovannazzo Funeral Home, 2150 Broadway, Lorain, (440) 244-1961 on Sunday, April, 19, 2009 from 2 to 6 p.m. Prayers will be held at the funeral home by the Italian American Veterans on Monday at 8:50 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2009 at St. Anthony of Padua, 1305 East Erie Ave., Lorain, Fr. Joseph West, O.F.M. Conv., Pastor, officiating. A reception will be held immediately after Mass at The Italian American Veterans Post #1 on Oberlin Ave. in Lorain to be followed by interment at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio.
Memorial donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250.