Dr. Frank Joseph Patti, Sr.

Dr. Frank Joseph Patti, Sr., born December 15, 1924, passed from this Earth into God's eternal paradise on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rose Marsiglia Patti. Father of Frank Patti, Jr. (Lisa). Grandfather of Jessica Starner (Bill) and Justin Patti (Lauren). Great grandfather of Emery Leigh and Ryder Joseph Patti, and Katherine and Olivia Starner. Son of the late Jake Patti and Lena Valenti Patti. Brother of the late Peter Patti and Joseph Patti (Elizabeth). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Frank was born and raised in Hammond and graduated from Hammond High. He was drafted into the Army and fought in WWII and the Battle of the Bulge, 1944- 45. He went on to receive a Bachelor's degree from Southeastern Louisiana University, a Master's from Loyola, and a Doctorate from LSU.

When he returned from the war, he married the love of his life, Rose. Frank and Rose moved to Plaquemines Parish where he began his career as a teacher. He became a principal, and later an assistant superintendent for the Plaquemines Parish School Association. Frank was a state representative for 28 years, served for many years as a director of Mississippi River Bank, and was also a member of the American Legion Post 329.

Frank will be greatly missed, especially by his family, and remembered by all whose lives he touched.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 600 N. Oak Street in Hammond, on Friday, February 21, 2020 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 am.

Entombment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Hammond, Louisiana.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 8968 Hwy 23, Belle Chasse, Louisiana 70037.

An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.