Francis L. Patt
Retired Uniroyal Chemical electrician
NAUGATUCK — Francis L. Patt, 89, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014, at VITAS at Saint Mary's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Joan (Vozar) Patt.
Mr. Patt was born on Nov. 29, 1924 in Antrim, Pa., the son of the late Leo and Mahala (Smith) Patt. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a retired electrician at Uniroyal Chemical.
Mr. Patt was an avid golfer, frequenting all the local links; additionally he was a private pilot and president of the Sigma Six Flying Club. He was also a member of the local Elks lodge.
Mr. Patt is survived by his two daughters, Francine DePinho and her husband Norton, of Baldwin, Md. and Lynda Newell and her husband Brian, of Naugatuck. He also leaves behind five grandchildren, Melissa Merritt, Nicole Riley, Keith DePinho, Jeffrey DePinho, Emma Newell and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral for Mr. Patt will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 318 Church St., Naugatuck. Friends are asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery. The Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Ave., Naugatuck is in charge of arrangements.