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Albert John Patsy
Albert John "Big Al" Patsy, 84, of Kittanning, died Saturday, June 13, 2009, in
ACMH Hospital.
He was born November 16, 1924, in Ellwood City, a son of the late Argo and
Theresa (Bono) Patsy.
He was a 1942 graduate of Worthington-West Franklin High School, Worthington, Pa
He retired from Eljer Plumbingware in Ford City after 40 years of service as a
caster.
He was a World War II Army corporal, serving in England, France, Germany,
Holland and Belgium.
He was a member of St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Roman Catholic Church in
Kittanning, the Knights of Columbus and a lifetime member of Kittanning Lodge
No. 203 BPOE.
He enjoyed bowling and golfing, having scored four holes-in-one, and spending
time with his family and numerous friends.
He is survived by his wife, Rose (Latini) Patsy, with whom he celebrated 61
years of marriage on June 5, 2009; daughters, Ginny (Paul) Bowser, of
Worthington, and Theresa Rupp (Bill Rush), of Kittanning; granddaughter, Erin
(Zee) Rahim, of Virginia; grandson, Michael (Elizabeth) Rupp, of Homer City; two
great-grandsons, Landon and Spencer Rahim, of Virginia; an uncle, Rocco Bono;
aunts, Frances (Andy) Abranovich and Delores Bono; and a number of nieces and
nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Patsy.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday at the SNYDER-CRISSMAN FUNERAL HOME, Kittanning, where a prayer service
will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10
a.m. in St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Roman Catholic Church, Kittanning, with
Father Daniel Blout as celebrant.
Interment will be in Lawn Haven Burial Estates, Worthington, Pa.
Knights of Columbus will hold a service at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
Arrangements by Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home, Kittanning, Pa. |
