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Maria Patti Obituary
Pensacola - Maria Patti, 87, of Pensacola, peacefully passed from this life on January 8, 2020. Maria Patti Vann (Vicenza Maria Santa Patti) born in March 1932 was the oldest daughter of Joe Patti Seafood founders, Joe and Anna Patti. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Anna Patti, brothers Sam and Joey, and sister Josie.
Maria was a vivacious, beautiful, loving and talented woman. An accomplished pianist and singer at a young age, Maria embodied a strong love of country and our military. She joined the U.S. Army, Women's Army Corps, and served in Germany. Teaching was her life's passion. She taught at Saint Benedict's in Elberta, Alabama, and later at Saint Thomas More, St. Stephen's, Saint Michael's, Saint John's, Pensacola Catholic High, Allie Yniestra Elementary, as well as the U.S. Department of Defense Dependents Schools in Germany. Maria ran for the State Legislature in the 1984 and, afterretirement, she became a volunteer at Pensacola's National Naval Aviation Museum.
Maria is survived by her brothers Frank and Gerard Patti, and her four children and their spouses, James and Carla Jabre Vann, Joseph and Pascale Dupuydupin Vann, Michael Vann, and Patricia and Brad Imel; grandsons Alexandre, Christopher, Andrew, and Michael Vann, granddaughter Kaitlin Vann Purvis and Christopher Purvis; and more than twenty beloved nieces and nephews.
A memorial service is planned at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 3295 Barrancas Ave, Pensacola, Thursday 10:00AM, with a reception following at Heritage Hall, Seville Quarter. In lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting any donations be sent to Benedictine Sisters, Sacred Heart Monastery, Cullman, AL (www.shmon.org) or the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation (www.vfw.org).
Oaklawn Funeral Home (www.oaklawnfunerals.com) will have additional obituary information and further details regarding the service.
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Dr. Michael J.Roberts
September 18, 2021
You will be forever missed
Patricia Stolfi
August 2, 2020
Remember you were a substitute music teacher while I attended Pensacola Catholic High School. Very inspiring. Rest in peace sweet Lady.
Larry Gehbauer
January 15, 2020
Fondly remembering a warm and caring lady and teacher. A remarkable impact on me and many of my classmates at Pensacola Catholic High.
Gwendolyn Mercer
January 15, 2020
Thank you for always making me feel pretty and sharing all that candy with me. I'm so glad I got to see you right before Christmas. You will be missed
Beverly DiLeo
January 15, 2020
With heavy heart I send my deepest sympathy to the much loved children of Maria . Maria, thankyou for the memories while in the military in Hanau, Germany . Also the many years of friendship and our trips back to Europe . I love you ,and will miss you. Auf Wiedersehen my friend., Bev
The Fowler's
January 14, 2020
Sympathies and condolences to the Patti family.Maria was an extraordinary role model.She will be missed by many.Godspeed.
Paul Gerow
January 13, 2020
She was such a wonderful influence to myself and many fellow classmates. All my thoughts and prayers to her family and friends.
Joyce Edgar
January 13, 2020
She was a sweet person and had a wonderful voice.
Ann Gatterdam
January 13, 2020
What a beautiful lady Mrs. Vann is!!! She was by far my favorite teacher. I have many fond memories of her during my St. Thomas More times. Remember the play we did in 8th grade??? She composed it and it was wonderful. I still remember some of my lines and the music. My heart goes out to the family and all she loved!!! She raised a wonderful family!!! Thoughts and prayers!!! Hugs and love to you all!!!
The Jackson family and frends
January 13, 2020
A great mentor and leader.See you in heaven.Sympathy and condolences to family and friends.
The Cole's
January 13, 2020
Thoughts and prayers to the family.Maria was a beautiful, Christian lady that will be missed by many.Thank you for all that you have done for your church and community.Godspeed.
Knights Knights of Columbus
January 13, 2020
May God be with the family during this most difficult time.
Lt. Col. Michael H. Sarra, USA (ret.)
January 13, 2020
Mrs. Vann was an extraordinary citizen and Patriot of the State of Florida.Thank you for your many contributions to your community and for your honorable service in the U.S. Army.In this sorrowful time, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences.May our Lord comfort you and your loved ones.
The Wilson family
January 13, 2020
Sincere condolences and sympathy to the Patti family.Thank you for everything that you have accomplished for Escambia County.She will be missed by many.May God be with the family during this time of deep sorrow.
Patty Davis Burke
January 12, 2020
Mrs. Vann taught Music at St. Benedict's in the 1960's. A special memory that I have, is her finishing each lesson with the song, Shalom, My Friend. As the song goes, Until we meet again, Mrs. Vann.
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