Michael Patti

MICHAEL J. PATTI age 76, loving father of Michael J. Patti Jr. (wife Donnamarie) and Nicholas C. Patti (wife Colleen); devoted grandfather of 8; cherished son of the late Nicholas C. and Rosemary (nee Colagross); dearest brother of the late Gwen Balke Peters and Donald N. Patti (wife Arlene); dear uncle, great-uncle and cousin of many. U.S. Navy Veteran.

Michael was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 10, 1942 and passed away on March 7, 2019. He was a resident of Wickliffe for over 13 years and was an active member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. A former resident of South Euclid, Michael attended Brush High School. He served in the United States Navy and served on the USS Boxer during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Michael belonged to Euclid VFW Post 1056 and Willoughby American Legion Post 214. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 4086 for 31 years and was a past president and past deputy state press secretary. Michael worked in manufacturing as a machine operator. He will be remembered as an outgoing, social, funny and witty man who was a true gentleman. Michael will be dearly missed by all.

Contributions may be made in memory of Michael to The City Mission 5310 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103 or Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, OH 44092.

Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church (Wickliffe) at 10 AM. Cremation following by DeJohn Crematory. Burial will take place with Military Honors at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville, OH at a later date. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Michael at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) MONDAY 5-7 PM.