Patricia A. Trapnell

1938 - 2017

Patricia Ann Trapnell, 79, of Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2017, surrounded by loving family. Patti is survived by her brother, John Bonner (Joan) of Scituate, Mass.; her sister-in-law, Caren Bonner of Duxbury, Mass.; her sister-in-law, Kathi Bonner of Orlando, Fla.; her stepdaughter, Melissa Trapnell Martinez (Joe) of Sarasota, Fla.; her granddaughter, Andrea Martinez of Sarasota, Fla.; her niece, Meegan Bonner Wyatt (Jason) of Naples, Fla.; and many nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Joe in 1989, her brothers Frederick of Orlando, Fla., Gary of Scituate, Mass., and Robert of Duxbury, Mass. Born in Quincy, Mass., Patti joined Eastern Airlines as a flight attendant shortly after graduating from North Quincy High School. On Valentines Day, 1967, she married Captain Joseph Trapnell IV and began a new chapter in her life. They lived in Key Biscayne, Ocean Ridge and Vero Beach, enjoying life participating in various sports like sailing and tennis, and traveling the world extensively. Patti attended the international school of Chinese art becoming a well know artist with exhibits in many east coast galleries, including the Bicardi gallery. She eventually obtained her real estate license and began her career at the mornings in Vero Beach. When she moved to Naples, she concluded her very successful career at Westinghouse at Bay Colony. Over the years Patti was involved in community activities and charities, often donating her beautiful paintings for their benefits. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Patti's name may be made to Sunshine Kids, 5137 Castello Drive, Suite 1, Naples, FL 34103. A funeral Mass will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 4, 2017, at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 625 111th Avenue North, Naples, Fla.