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Patrick Rotolo Obituary

Patrick Rotolo 07-13-1926 to 12-25-2007 He died peacefully, surrounded by family. He is survived by wife of 60 years Josephine, children Patricia & Sal (Shari), 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, his siblings: Nancy, Paul, Sam, Vivian, Joe & John, and endless family & friends. A member of the San Jose Elks & S.O.S., Patrick was a general contractor whose work touched many hearts and homes. He will be greatly missed. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, from 5-9p.m. Rosary at 7 p.m. at Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary, 466 N. Winchester Blvd. Funeral Service: Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at 10 a.m. at Lima Family as well.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Dec. 28, 2007.

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David Patellaro

January 3, 2008

My Dear Uncle Pat:

I will always remember all the great hunting and fishing trips we have made together from bird to deer hunting to the local lakes for trout. I will miss cleaning your hunting firearms and listening to your hunting stories after the hunts. And all the family gatherings, we have had some wonderful and memorable times together. I will always hold them in my heart, and I will always have a BIG smile with tears in my eyes when someone mentions Uncle Pat. I love you and miss you.

Your Nephew,

Terry Medeiros

January 3, 2008

I met Pat thru his friendship with Sal and Pat Serio. I'll always remember Pat as a very nice man. Always had a smile on his face. I will also remember how I thought Pat was hip due to the Ostrich Skin Cowboy boots he wore. May you rest in peace.

Lisa Hawes

January 2, 2008

I remember Uncle Pat helping to get us moved into our house 14 years ago. Both my husband (Keith ) and my dad (John Patellaro) had measured TWICE EACH where the refrigerator was supposed to go. Then, when they tried to push the fridge in, it when "bump!" into the enclosure, but wouldn't fit inside it. Uncle Pat looked at both Keith and my dad and asked "Didn't you measure it first?". Keith said "Yes! I measured the left side!". My dad said "Yes! I also measured the left side!". However neither measured the right side, which is where the fridge hit. Uncle Pat rolled his eyes and said "You're supposed to measure BOTH sides." Then he went out to his truck and got his planer, came in and shaved off the right side of the cabinet enclosure so that the fridge would fit. I still laugh when I think of this because both Keith and my Dad were perfectionists...however they both also assumed that the home builder of our house was a perfectionist, so they didn't think to measure BOTH sides. Uncle Pat was also a perfectionist in his trade, but never made the same assumptions about other builders. And I think that's why he was always prepared with just the right tools whenever he went to help anyone. I will always remember how Uncle Pat was never too busy to help others.

Betty Henrich

December 29, 2007

Josephine, John, Joe, Paul, Sam, Nancy & Vivian:
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will always remember the good times enjoyed by all at the crawdad feeds.
Love you all,
Betty & Therisa

Thomas Lorditch

December 29, 2007

It was an honor to meet you. I had a wonderful time in your company. Sorry to hear of your passing. My prayers are with the family. Debbie and I will miss you.

debbie fannon

December 29, 2007

Pat, You will be missed tremendously. I always looked foward to sharing time with you for the crawdad catching and feed. You welcomed me with open arms as did Josephine and the rest of the family. I am blessed to have known you, your kindness and warm spirit was always an inspiration to me. May God welcome you now into his arms, and may his grace be upon the family. My heart aches to know you are no longer of this world but I am grateful that you are in better hands now. My prayers are with the family now and always.

Tom Cali

December 29, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to the Rotolo family.Pat was a wonderful man and he will be missed. God Bless all of you.
Love, Tom and Patti Cali

Christine Martino

December 28, 2007

Dear Rotolo Family:
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. He was a dear friend of my Dad and Mom and my sister's Godfather. Our thoughts and prayers
are with all of you.
Christine Martino

Bob & Jennifer Fernandes

December 28, 2007

We remember Pat as the person always there to greet you with an open hand and a warm happy smile. He will be missed dearly. Our deepest sympathy to all his family.

Grace Martino

December 28, 2007

Dear Godfather: I am so sorry to hear of your passing. I feel so fortunate to have spent some time with you at my home after dad's funeral. It gives me some peace to know all you 'buddies' have each other to talk with and laugh again. You are definitely loved and will be missed. Can I ask you a favor? Please give my dad a great big hug from me and tell him I love him and miss him more than words can say. Love, your goddaughter, Grace Marie

patrick rotolo

December 28, 2007

Dear Uncle Pat, Iam deeply saddend by your passing,and I will miss you very much.I will always remeber our talks about your hunting trips,and how I wished I could go with you. I want you to know that I really idol you in very many ways,and that I love you very much.I know grandma is holding you in her arms and telling you everything will be ok.give her my love to.I love you! patrick

Dennis &Virginia (GiGi Lee) Van Wagner

December 28, 2007

Our deepest sympathies and condolences..We'll miss you, Uncle
Pat..Love, Dennis and GiGi Lee

Amy Terao

December 28, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Papa and Maddy Christmas 2005

Gina Lucas

December 28, 2007

Papa-
You will be greatly missed. I love you alot.
Gina

Tom and Carol Francois

December 28, 2007

Pat was a humble and gracious man.
He will be missed, loved and always remembered by the many people he influenced.
Our sincere condolences to the entire Rotolo family

Loni Juiano

December 28, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family at this sad time.

Chris and Godparents Pat and Jo, August 2006

Marvin and Chris Raby

December 28, 2007

We are very sorry to hear about the passing of our dear friend and Chris' godfather. We will miss him very much but were glad to share some special time with him at our wedding reception in September 2007. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family

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