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ROBERT PATTERSON Obituary

Name: Memorial service for ROBERT PATTERSON
Start: 2019-05-17T19:00:00.000Z
Location: First Unitarian Congregational Society

PATTERSON--Robert W., 72, of Brooklyn, NY, died May 8, 2019. Born August 6, 1946, in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late William E. and Lillian (Allen) Patterson. Robert taught acting at the Robert Patterson Studio in New York City for 45 years. He also had a successful career as a stage actor. Robert was an active member of the First Unitarian Congregational Society, in Brooklyn, NY. With the congregation community as well as political organizations, he worked tirelessly for civil rights. Robert is survived by a son, William M. (Sarah A.) Patterson of Sterling, VA, grandson Brennan R. Patterson and brother Richard (Yvonne) Patterson of Great Falls, VA. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great- nephews. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 17, 2019, at 3:00pm, at the First Unitarian Congregational Society, 119 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be be made to any organization embracing social or racial change.

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Published by New York Times on May 12, 2019.

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Nancy Wolf

May 13, 2019

Bob lived around the corner, so we would frequently see each other on the street and chat. His leadership in anti-racism and civil rights work in our church was outstanding and he leaves a strong legacy. He will be greatly missed.

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