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Irene Patti Obituary

Irene C. Patti FALLBROOK/BULLHEAD CITY, ARIZONA -- Irene C. Patti was born in Dublin, Ireland, September 1, 1946. She succumbed to a very short two month battle of brain cancer in Bullhead City, Arizona, on Wednesday, August 26, 2009. Irene moved to America in 1967. Her life was filled with the loss of her Father - Charles Buchanan in 1952, Mother - Kathleen Freely in 2000, Twin sister - Doreen Buchanan in 1967, Brother - Charlie Buchanan in 1986, and her youngest son - Christopher J. Von Tersch in 2001. Although Irene had dealt with the losses in her life, she was an amazing, caring, loving, beautiful woman who spent her life taking care of her loving family and many others along the way. Irene was a blessing in everyone's lives and will truly be missed. Irene is survived by her husband - Dave Patti of Bullhead City, Arizona. Son - Paul Buchanan of San Diego, Calif. Son and Daughter-in-law - Dean and Christine Von Tersch of Fallbrook, Calif. Step-son - Dave Patti Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri. Granddaughters - Vivian Von Tersch of Fallbrook, Calif. and Cheyenne Leavens of Ohio. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com

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Published by North County Times on Sep. 17, 2009.

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