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Patti Dee Obituary
PATTI DEE
AGE: 69 NAZARETH, PA
Patti Dee, 69, of Nazareth, PA died May 23, 2009 surrounded by those she loved. She was born on November 4, 1939 to her loving parents, Amelia Lombardo and Alfred Tomarcio. Patti was a former communicant of St. Ann's Church and member of the Rosary Altar Society; a Portrait Artist, a Model; excellent chef; loved to travel, and had homes in both Florida and Pennsylvania. She was a devoted and loving mother to her children and family, dear aunt, dearest grandmother and great grandmother; loyal friend, and a kind, caring, and generous person who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Patti is survived by her loving companion, Howard Lidlow, Jr. of nineteen years; three sons, Christopher DiTaranto and wife, Carol of Milford, NJ, Jeffrey DiTaranto and wife Orla of Bronx, NY, Dominick DiTaranto and wife, Jean Marie of Middlesex; one daughter, Patricia and husband Gary Tunison of Nazareth, PA; two sisters, Yolanda and husband William Arroyo of Arizona, Jacqueline and husband Andy Rohback of Florida; ten grandchildren; one great grandchild; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews; cousins, and many friends. She was predeceased by her parents, and one sister, Francine Figalora Salerno.
Viewing will be held on Tuesday, May 26, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Bongiovi Funeral Home, 416 Bell Avenue, Raritan, NJ 08869. (908-725-1887). Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 27, beginning with visitation at the funeral home from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Ann's Church, 45 Anderson Street, Raritan, NJ. Burial will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery in Bridgewater, NJ.
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3 Entries
June 1, 2009
Howard,
Sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Harry and Geneva Williams
May 28, 2009
To the DiTaranto Family,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of of your mother, as we were all so close when we were growing up as neighbors. Those are memories that will always stay with all of us and my thoughts are with all of you.
Cindy Germuska
Melbourne, Florida
Sandra Tomblin
May 27, 2009
Howard,
We are very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandy and Junebug
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