Elvira K. Patritto

1934-2022

We are saddened to announce the passing of Elvira K. Patritto on Oct., 11 2022 at a hospice home in North Carolina. She was surrounded by love from her family.

A graveside service for Elvira will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023 at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery with Father Patrick McConnell officiating. Following the service, a luncheon will take place at Marilyn’s.

She was born Dec. 30, 1934 in Sagola, Mich. to the late Elmer and Elsie (Morrien) Ring. In 1938, the family moved to Bessemer, Michigan where she was a graduate of the A.D. Johnston High School with the class of 1952. On Sept. 4, 1954, she was united in marriage to John P. Patritto at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hurley.

She was formerly employed at Michigan Bell Telephone Co., Ironwood, Mich., Dr. D.J. Martinetti, Hurley, and Midway Telephone Co. in Medford. Her favorite hobby was knitting and crocheting for Ronald McDonald House. She also enjoyed retirement years with her husband, spending winters in Harlingen, Texas. Especially having family and friends coming to visit there. But the greatest love of her life was her family. After John’s passing, Elvira moved to North Carolina to be closer to family. During her time at the retirement community she enjoyed spending time with new friends and of course playing bingo.

She is survived by a loving son, David Patritto; a special granddaughter, Heather (Jesse) Campbell, Lauren (Jimmy) Milner, Hailey Patritto; and six loveable great-children, Dawson, Aydin, Asher, Kiptyn, Kynli Campbell, and Gavin Buehler. Also surviving are inlaws and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John of 67 years; daughter, Debra J. Buehler (twin of David); grandson, Brandon Buehler; a sister and brother-in-law, Eleanor and Robert Cates; a sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and (Pete) Talbot Hinze; and a sister-in-law, Lucia M. Patritto; and brother-in-law, Winton Petersen.

WE WILL ALWAYS CARRY YOUR MEMORY IN OUR HEARTS Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice. com.

Paid Obituary 139624