Patricia Louise Guerrieri

Guerrieri, Patricia Louise (Patti Lou), of Ocean City, Maryland and, more recently, Fort Lauderdale, FL, died peacefully at the age of 79 on May 12, 2010. Patti Lou was born at home in Pikesville, Maryland and grew up in Aberdeen, Maryland. She was a devoted mother of five and grandmother of nine, all of whom survive her as do her beloved husband Alan and younger sister Nanci Ford. Patti attended Mary Washington University at the age of sixteen but graduated from Maryland State Teachers' College, a predecessor of Salisbury University, where she was a renowned athlete. She lived in Maryland most of her life and always considered it home, even after retiring to Florida in the 1990s. Patti Lou lived her life with a quiet grace and dignity. She will be remembered for her style, humor, generosity and great cooking. Patti Lou had an active interest in the natural world - plants, animals, astronomy, history - and was an avid gardener and shell collector. Her interest in the world around her was inspiring. Patti Lou was a longtime contributor to several national organizations in addition to supporting hospitals and schools in Maryland and Florida through her family foundation. Both funeral and burial are private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale. A memorial service will be held at a later date. For online tributes, please visit www.fhnfuneralhome.com.