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Patrick Letizia Obituary
MACKINAW - Patrick V. Letizia, 48, of Mackinaw, Ill., died Friday, July 18, 2014, at his home in Mackinaw, Ill.
Pat was born in Peoria on March 4, 1966, son of Daniel P. and Patricia J. Sullivan Letizia. His father, Dan, preceded him in death. Pat married Rhonda Shinnefield on Sept. 1, 1989, in Las Vegas, Nev. She survives.
Pat is survived by two daughters, Jenny Berlett (Allen) Colli of New Braunfels, Texas, and Alexandria "Alex" Letizia of Mackinaw; three sons, Stephen Berlett of Peoria, Sean Letizia (Tish) of Peoria and Cody Letizia of Mackinaw; three grandchildren, Elise, Brayden and Luca; two sisters, Becky Letizia of Chicago, Ill., and Debbie (Gary) Janke of Brentwood, Tenn.; and four brothers, Dan Jr. (Yoko) Letizia of Raleigh, N.C., Mike (Marie) of Toledo, Ohio, Tom (Monique) Letizia of Georgetown, Texas, and Nick (Kim) Letizia of Pittsburgh, Pa.; as well as many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by many co-workers and friends whom he loved very much.
Pat enjoyed working at Morton Buildings for the past eight years.
He was a resident in Mackinaw for the past 20 years and had been active in the Mackinaw community. He served on the Recreation Board, directed the baseball program for a time and volunteered in the soccer program and other community events and programs.
He loved spending time with family and friends and was an avid outdoorsman. He loved duck hunting. He was always quick to help others in need.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at Mackinaw United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Gary Matta officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, July 21, at Haensel Funeral Home in Mackinaw. Burial will be in the Mackinaw Township Cemetery, with family and close friends attending.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mackinaw Recreation Program or Friends of Rice Lake.
Online condolences may be made at www.haenselfuneralhome.com.
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Janis Jones
July 26, 2014
Rhonda and family I am sorry I missed the service for Pat we were on vacation. I admired him and his courage to do what most people wouldn't. He was one of my favorites at work! Prayers for all of you and I know he is in a great place with no pain.
Rich and Margie Robert
July 25, 2014
Dear Rhonda and Letizia Family,
You are in our hearts and prayers. Pat was a true hero. It was our great joy to know him and be close neighbors and friends in the early 90's. Our paths took us to the other side of the country but we treasure the great times our families shard together during those busy years of working and raising little ones. We send our love and deepest sympathies for the terrible loss you have suffered. May God grant you comfort, strength, peace, and courage. Love, Rich and Margie Robert
Sandra Baietto
July 22, 2014
My deepest sympathies to the Letizia Family. I went to St. VdP & Bergan with Pat. He was a genuinely nice guy and I am so sad to hear of his passing.
Donna and Mel Pruss
July 22, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
July 21, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Pat, I did not know him well, he was in my sister Lorey's wedding & a good friend to her husband Mike Schlehuber. My prayers & thoughts are with his family! Trish Genovese
pat geier
July 21, 2014
Pat and family, Pat you are in my prayers
Jay & Genny Becker
July 21, 2014
Our Deepest Sympathy to the Letizia Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Roger Wilson
July 21, 2014
I regret I will not be able to make the trip from Chicago to attend Pat's services. I met Pat, just before moving back to Chicago, playing racquetball in Morton. When I made it back to the area from time to time I was able to play and Pat was usually there. I enjoyed knowing Pat and our times together on the court.
My condolences to your family.
Sherrie Masters
July 21, 2014
Thoughts and Prayers to the Letizia family. Keeping you in my heart. May God Bless you during this difficult time.
Jeff Farrell
July 21, 2014
RIP Pat...you're in a much better place than the rest of us will ever be until we join you...
Greg Lara
July 21, 2014
May the Peace of our Lord & Savior be with the Letizia family in this time of loss.
Camille Salmon
July 21, 2014
I only knew Patrick a few short months, but he was an amazing man. I truly enjoyed the many conversations we had. Rest in peace, Patrick.
kathy krueger
July 20, 2014
My prayers are with you all. A great loss
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