December 24, 1937 - January 4, 2025
In loving memory ~
Frank Charles Patanella, Rossland, died peacefully on January 4, 2025. He was born in Warsaw, NY, on Christmas Eve, 1937, to Francis Patanella and Dorothy Hicks of Mt. Morris, NY. After high school, he joined the US Coast Guard.
He leaves behind his wife, Valerie, his daughter Sheila, stepdaughter Tracee (Markus), stepson Todd (Tandi), and his sister Betty (Bob) and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His daughter Debra and grandson Aidan predeceased him. He enjoyed gardening and traveling.
He was a private man and, as he wished, there will only be a private family service.