Suzanne PATTERSON Obituary

PATTERSON,

Suzanne Faucher "Suzy"

Age 87, of Kettering, Ohio, and Paris, France, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at her Kettering residence on December 18, 2022. Suzy attended Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Connecticut, graduating in 1953 and earned a BA in French and Romantic Languages from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, in 1957. Immediately following graduation from college, she worked in 1958 as a Multi-lingual Guide at The Brussels World's Fair in Brussels, Belgium. From 1959 until 1963, she was an Assistant Copy Writer at J. Walter Thompson Advertising Agency in New York City. In 1964, Suzy began a long career in journalism. 1964-1975: Assistant Editor at Realites Magazine, English Edition in Paris specializing in cooking, travel and fashion. She conducted frequent interviews with famous French Chefs, Julia Child, Simone Beck, Paul Bocuse, and Michel Guerard, among others. 1975-2004: Free-Lance Writer for Associated Press (Paris) and authored Berlitz Travel Books. During the 1960's, Suzy wrote a weekly column for The Dayton Journal Herald entitled "Our Girl in Paris". 1991: In collaboration with Julia Child, authored a biography-cookbook about French Chef Simone Beck titled "Simca: Food and Friends", Viking Publishing. Preceded in death by parents, William Prior Patterson (1995) and Suzanne Welch Patterson (2003) and brother, Lt. Stephen Prior Patterson USNR (1964). Suzanne was a descendent of Revolutionary War Soldier Robert Patterson and Dayton Industrial Pioneer and National Cash Register Founder John H. Patterson. Survived by: brother, Jefferson Patterson of Avon, Colorado; sister-in-law, Edith J. Patterson of Avon, Colorado; niece, Victoria Patterson Kotsinonos (husband, John) Minnetonka, Minnesota; nephew, Stephen Williams Patterson (fiancé, Brianna Chamberlin) Dellwood, Minnesota; and grandnephew, John W. (Jack) Kotsinonos, Minnetonka, Minnesota. Memorial remembrance is pending further notification from the family at a later time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Suzanne's memory to Christ Episcopal Church, Dayton or The Dayton Foundation. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be made at

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Published by Dayton Daily News from Jan. 8 to Jan. 13, 2023.

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Pamela Nawman

January 6, 2025

I rented cars to Susie for years at the Avis Car rental when she would come in from Paris. I always enjoyed showing her how to operate each car since she didn´t drive while in Paris. Inlays picked her up at her condo near the Fraze Pavillion. She always brought me some sort of gift from Paris. I had no idea she did so many huge things and knew so many famous people. She was so down to earth and sweet as can be. I was just researching her father and speaking with a friend in Antwerpen, Belgium and he brought up Paris and it made me think of Susie. I am so sad to hear of her passing. My heart goes out to her family. I have nothing but lovely memories of Susie. I was blessed to have known her for the years I was privileged to provide transportation to her while she was home in Kettering, Ohio.

Carol Mongo

April 20, 2023

My dear Suzy. What a good friend you were over the past 40+ years. It was so much fun covering fashion collections with you back in the day. How I will miss crossing the Champs de Mars to join you for a glass of Sancerre at the corner bistro or for a bite to eat at Thoumieux or the Fontaine de Mars, your favorite neighborhood restaurants. I shall miss your wry sense of humor... And yes, dear, I agree...wine is considered fruit...an important part of the food pyramid. My only regret is that we were never able to pop the cork on that last bottle of Lacroix Champagne Rose I bought for your birthday. Thank you for your kindness, for all of the restaurants you introduced me to and especially for that amazing job referral you made as you passed along your job at AP to me! But most of all...thank you for your invaluable friendship. I will miss you.

Marcia Ehlers

January 9, 2023

Suzanne was an amazing person who lived a full life. She was SO much fun to talk to and hear of her adventures (which she always downplayed). She was as kind as she was fun! I will miss you friend. Hopefully you are eating some heavenly food and gathering adventures to write about. Save me a place at the table.

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