Patricia J. Rodriguez 1958-2023

Pattie was born Sept. 21, 1958, in Youngstown, the daughter of James and Mary Jane Cardon Farris, and was a lifelong area resident.

Pattie was a 1976 graduate of Boardman High School and was a longtime member of St. Maron Maronite Church.

Besides being a proud homemaker, Pattie was employed for more than 20 years in the bakery department at Sparkle Market on Mahoning Avenue.

Her family was always her top priority. She loved spending time and socializing with them, along with cooking and baking them all kinds of delicious meals. Her happiest times were at family dinners and the holidays, having everyone together. Pattie also loved being outdoors, and enjoyed watching her favorite soap operas and Hallmark movies on TV.

Her husband of over 27 years, Kory Rodriguez Sr., whom she married Dec. 5, 1986, died Jan. 15, 2013.

Pattie leaves behind to hold onto precious memories of her, her children, Jena (Jason) Smith, Kory Jr. (Lauren) Rodriguez, Jay (Jessica) Rodriguez and Gino Rodriguez; her four stepchildren, Anna Lawson, Kasina Flowers, Mariah (Adam) Flowers and Kory (Jessica) Flowers;, 24 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, James Farris; a sister, Rose (Michael) DiFabio; and her bonus children, Brittanee, Julina and Antoinette; along with nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Besides her parents and husband, Pattie was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Analia Rodriguez; and her sister, Linda Jean Farris.

Family and friends may pay their respects to Patti 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the Rossi and Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman, where a Prayers of Incense prayer service will be held at 3 p.m., with the Rev. Tony Massad as celebrant.

Pattie’s family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation her home healthcare aide and friend, Tasha Escobar, along with the entire staff of St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital and its MICU Unit, and especially Pattie’s nurse, Amber, for all the excellent care and compassion shown to Pattie throughout this difficult time.

Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Pattie’s family.

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