James Francis Patti, 61, of Kent, died Monday, March 7, 2016 at University Hospital in Cleveland.
He was born July 15, 1954 in New Brunswick, NJ to Joseph and Mary (Dillon) Patti. Besides his loving wife and son he loved to cruise the Caribbean, fishing, kayaking and Jimmy Buffett. He will be forever in a Margaritaville Paradise.
He is survived by his wife of 39 ½ years, Susan (Hoffman) Patti; son, James (Veronica) Patti Jr. of Woodridge, IL; brother, Joe (Anne) Patti of Palmyra, PA sister-in-law, Cathy (Doug) Wolfe of Westampton, NJ; father-in-law, Charles Scherer of Monmouth Junction; brother-in-law, Rick (Susan) Scherer of Kendall Park, NJ; nieces, Maryanne Dromgoole and Kim Wolfe; nephews, Joe Patti Jr., Matt Wolfe and Doug Wolfe Jr.; great niece, Katie Dromgoole; great nephews, Kevin Dromgoole and Joey Patti; many other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary (Dillon) Patti; sister, Patricia McKendrick; brother-in-law, Robert McKendrick.
Funeral services will be held 7:00 PM Saturday, March 12 at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory. Calling hours will be held from 5 PM Saturday, until the time of service.