Mr. Francis B. Patrias' Obituary
Patrias, Francis B., 79, of Largo, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at home. He moved to Largo from his native Dearborn, MI after retiring from F. J. O'Toole Company in 1981. Francis was a member of the Pin-Mar Antique Car Club for many years, having won many trophies for his 1923 Model T "Woodie" pickup. He was also a member of St. Jerome's Catholic Church. Francis was preceded in death by his son David, many brothers and sisters, his wife of 42 years Joan and his second wife of 16 years Sharon. He is survived by his brothers Stanley and wife Patricia and Carl and his wife Nancy; his sisters Loretta and husband Jim and Delores; his daughter Michele and her husband Eddie; stepdaughter Marla; grandchildren Jennica, Nicholas, Alexandra and Jaymes. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 24th at St. Jerome's Catholic Church, 10895 Hamlin Blvd, Largo, from 10:00 a.m. with mass beginning at 11:00a.m. Committal service will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Petersburg.
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