Debra J Oliver-Patrizzi's Obituary
Debra Jeanne Oliver-Patrizzi, 56, died July 31st, 2019 at home with her loving family and friends helping her transition to her eternal rest. Debra was born in Mound Park Hospital, St. Petersburg on March 23, 1963 and lived here her entire life, with the exception of 3 years spent in Brooksville when she was little and while there learned to love horses. She attended local schools in St. Petersburg including NE High School and Jr College. While living in Shore Acres, she was on the local swimming team and continued to love anything to do with water and the beach, especially surfing.
She later graduated with honors from USF with a degree in Special Education and taught for 11 years with the Pinellas County School System. Her current position, which she enjoyed, was as Confirmation Specialist at Armortech Window and Doors. Growing up she was independent and determined to do things her way, she loved saving birds and small animals or anything in need. This loving trait continued throughout her life and she rarely passed an opportunity to help those she could.
She enjoyed going to Busch Gardens with her husband for concerts and the rides, enjoyed concerts anywhere her favorite bands were playing. Debby lived her short life to the fullest and will leave behind grieving family and many friends who will be comforted by wonderful memories and knowing she is in a better place spreading joy and mischief.
Debra is survived by her loving husband Dennis L. Patrizzi; her adoring parents J. Robert and Jeanne M. Oliver; father-in-law, Alphonse l. Patrizzi; a stepdaughter Amanda Patrizzi and step-granddaughter, Mia Faith (the joy of her "Gigi"); a stepson, Anthony Patrizzi ; aunts and uncles, Linda Oliver and Tom Thompson of St. Petersburg; John A. McDonald and Lara Alberti; of Tucson, AZ, Janet Ferrrill of Ft. Myers and many cousins whom she enjoyed growing up with.
For those who wish, donations may be made in Debra's name to the Bay Area Pregnancy Center, 2380 Drew Street #6, Clearwater, FL 33765.
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