Obituary of George A. Patti Jr.

George A. Patti, Jr., 75, of Jamestown, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 11, 2020. A lifelong area resident, he was born December 23, 1944 in Jamestown, NY, a son of the late George C. and Jennie Cusimano Patti, Sr. George was an entrepreneur for over 50 years owning and operating several local businesses including; George Patti Construction, Inc, GP Auto Wrecking, Store-N-Lock Self Storage and the Lakeside Laundromat. He was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church and a member of the Lakewood YMCA, Lakewood Rod & Gun Club and the Celoron Moose Lodge. George will be remembered for his strong work ethic and his visionary business sense. He enjoyed exercising at the YMCA and had recently developed a fondness for traveling internationally but mostly enjoyed spending time in Florida where he could be outside in the fresh air and sunshine. He was a loving and involved "Papa" and enjoyed sharing family meals together on Sundays. He will be deeply missed. Surviving are his children; George A. (Kelly) Patti, III, Ryan R. (Danielle) Patti both of Jamestown, Michelle Patti Lawson of Buffalo, NY, five grandchildren; Victoria (Josh) Eckert of Frewsburg, NY, Harrison Patti, Ethan Patti, Ava Patti and Gia Bella Patti all of Jamestown. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife and soul mate, Susan Marie Mordino Patti whom he married January 29, 1966 and who died May 11, 2014 and his brother, James V. Patti who died March 18, 2020. Due to the restrictions on public gatherings caused by the coronavirus outbreak, a private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. James Catholic Church. Entombment will be in the Patti Mausoleum in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation will not be observed. Memorials may be made to the YMCA, 101 East Fourth St. Jamestown, NY 14701 or to St. James Catholic Church, 27 Allen St. Jamestown, NY 14701.