Theodore C. Patasky

Theodore C. Patasky, age 84, a lifelong resident of Erie, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Hamot Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born June 5, 1923 in Erie, the son of the late Harry and Cora Simon Patasky.

He was a World War II veteran, having served as a Petty Officer 1st Class in the Navy in both the Atlantic and Pacific. He went on to work at Hays Manufacturing for 33 years. Ted was a life member of the CYS Club. He enjoyed fishing with his son and grandson, doing crossword puzzles "only in pen", and was an avid Civil War buff.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Joe, Harry, and William (Ozzie) Patasky; and one sister, Marjory. Ted is survived by his wife of 62 years, Anne Lawrence Patasky; a son, Michael Patasky, and his wife, Sally; and a daughter, Cori Fischer, all of Erie. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Steve Patasky of Atlanta and Jessica, Andrea, and Christine Fischer, all of Erie. Three great-grandchildren also survive.

No calling hours will be observed. Private services and burial will be held at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Road.