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William Patton Obituary

Patton, William 'Bill', 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his children by his side on April, 17th, 2006. Bill was an executive and one of the founding fathers of Flannigan enterprises since 1959 until his passing. He is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria. He is survived by his children, Ted Patton and his wife, Marsha, Martha Patton and partner, Sheila Wood, Crisa and her husband, Konstantino 'Gus' Halmoukos and Nick Patton; granddaughters, Demi and Nicole Halmoukos, Alexis and Alison Patton and Cousin Connie Poulos –Matz, as well as many extended family members and friends. Services will be held on Monday, April 24th at 2:00 p.m. at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, located at 815 N.E. 15 Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 5005 LBJ Hwy, Suite 250, Dallas, TX, 75244. Toll free donation line, 888-888-3317.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Apr. 19, 2006.

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Christine Patton Walsh

June 22, 2006

Your Dad, my Uncle Bill,will always have a plce in my heart. After my mother and father divorced and my mother and I lived in Miami, Uncle Bill and Gloria were so kind and some of my earliest memories are of his fatherly affection at a time when I needed that. I will never forget him.

Jim & Betty Devaney

May 2, 2006

Having known, admired and loved Bill for well over 50 years, this is a true loss of a genuine friend we will surely miss.

rick mandris

April 26, 2006

Ted,Nick&Martha,

I recently learned of the passing of your father, for I am currently out of the country. Bill is a 33 year memory for me. He was not only the model of what a man should be in his profession but in all areas of life. His wisdom, fairness, understanding and humor made him an exemplary man to respect. My love and admiration for him cannot be measured. I will miss him greatly.

maureen ciccone

April 26, 2006

You all did a beautiful job for Dad's momerial service and I'm sure he must be so very proud of you all. It truly was lovely. thank you. Maureen

Minna Kahn

April 25, 2006

As Susan Columbus' sister, I had the privilege of knowing your parents. Wonderful, warm, caring, loving, and so much fun.



My sympathies.



Minna

William Ulrich

April 25, 2006

Dear Nick and Family,



Our hearts are with you all at this difficult time. A father is very special person. We think of you often and pray that he is smiling down on you all!!



Our prayers are with you.



Sincerely,

Kathy & Bill Ulrich

Chicago, IL

patti graham

April 24, 2006

Dear Mr.Patton,

I' am very lucky to have shared some time with you on Easter Sunday, your a great man. Iam truely blessed to have known you. I will be here for Nick, even though we aren't working together @ Flanigan's We will always work at remembering each other as our lives take different paths. "The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect & joy in each others life" Love, Patti

Maria "Gidget" Hernandez-Keller

April 22, 2006

Your family will always feel like part of my extended family.Your father always made me feel welcome in your home.He was a very special person to everyone.Now he is with Gloria looking down on all of us.

Shirley and Mark Guidroz

April 22, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. We love you.

Maureen Ciccone

April 21, 2006

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Bobby & Susan Van Meter

April 21, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the the family. Our memory of him will be a man that loved his family and life to it's fullest.

Marilyn Jacobs

April 21, 2006

I will always remember dear Uncle Bill with much love and appreciation.

HARRY RETTGER

April 20, 2006

MY SINCEREST SYMPATHY

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