Patrick "Kermit" Vano

Patrick "Kermit" Vano obituary, Smyrna, TN

Patrick "Kermit" Vano

Patrick Vano Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Family Funeral & Crematory Services, LLC - Murfreesboro on Jun. 1, 2025.
Patrick Vano, 72, peacefully passed away on May 30, 2025, after a long battle with illness. Pat was born in Rhode Island to the late Frank and Olive Vano. Pat shared 22 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Sharon Oagles Vano. He is survived by wife Sharon; sons Patrick and Eric Vano, stepsons David and Shaun Oagles; brothers Tom and William Vano; 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Gene Vano. Pat loved working with his hands and could fix anything, spending many years in the hospitality industry as a chief engineer with most recently overseeing eight hotels. Pat loved his job and the people he worked with, making so many great friends over the years. He loved being with family and friends and of course his two dogs, Nakita Lee and Angel Joy. Pat will always and forever be missed
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