Frank Patchett Obituary

April 20, 1931 - February 3, 2015 Frank Patchett was born in Los Angeles in 1931, the first of his siblings to be born in this country. He served as a sailor in the Korean War and on the Los Angeles Police Department for 33 years, retiring as an Area Commanding Officer and moving to Fallbrook in 2000. He was a devoted member of Wilshire and Fallbrook Rotary Clubs, Devil Pups Inc. and the Navy League of Pasadena. In Los Angeles he served on the Salvation Army Advisory Boards, the Franciscan Health Center Board and managed the Los Angles Police Department's Bag Pipe Band. He earned his BA Degree from California State University, Los Angeles; a Doctor of Law Degree from Southwestern University School of Law and a Master of Public Administration Degree from the University of Southern California. There will be no services. Memorial donations may be made to the Rotary Club of Fallbrook Foundation, P.O. Box 1227, Fallbrook, CA 92088 or Devil Pups Inc., P.O. Box 6607, Westlake Village, CA 91359. He is survived by his wife Jerri Patchett, his daughters, Heather and Ann Patchett, his son-in-law Karl Van Devender, his grandchildren, Brendan and Lauren Nancarrow, and five brothers and sisters, Doreen Kulback, Cecilia Patchett, John Patchett, Loretta Baker, and Anthony Patchett and many nieces and nephews. When a man lives his life with the love and values that Frank had, he leaves his family with no regrets and nothing left unsaid. That is the greatest gift.

Published by Los Angeles Times from Feb. 7 to Feb. 8, 2015.
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Dear Jerri, Kay and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and the rest of Frank's family. We remember him with affection. He was such an elegant man.
Fondly,
Lori and Kay Nelson

Lori and Kay Nelson

March 2, 2015

Sorry for your loss, Geri. I wish I had known Frank better-- we had a couple of very interesting lunches, and I enjoyed his conversation and ideas very much.

Lee Hubbard

March 1, 2015

We were lucky to be part of your life. Rest in peace. Your memory will shine on forever. Say hi to my Dad for me.

Victoria Caruso

February 18, 2015

Thank you Frank for a lifetime of your love,your concern and caring,your generosity ,and always being there as my guardian angel.
Your loving sister,Cecil

February 14, 2015

You will be forever in my heart. Thank you for your love and guidance over the years. You were a good uncle and I will miss you.

Victoria (Patchet) Caruso

February 9, 2015

The BEST big brother, I considered him to be all mine,amidst seven siblings he was generous,caring,kind,all the qualities of his boy scout creed, honest, God fearing,an being an altar boy put him in good stead for his life to be. The O'Connor clan with Mom in the lead will welcome him with her tea and scones. Lori

February 8, 2015

A great man who had a large impact on my life. His character and integrity will never be forgotten.

Michael Zuk

February 8, 2015

My brother Frank was the bodyguard for Chief William Parker. He had a great career and was respected for his integrity. Frank was also a Hearing Officer for the LA District Attorney's Office before moving to Fallbrook with his loving and caring wife, Jerri.

Anthony G Patchett

February 7, 2015

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