Enrico passed away peacefully at the age of 61 on December 23, 2022. Beloved husband of Rosetta Patafie. Loving father of John-Joseph (Alyssa), Matthew and Maria. Little brother of Joe (Michelle). Dear son-in-law of Giovanni & Franca Falbo and brother-in-law of Franco (Kim) Falbo. Fondly remembered by his niece Jenna (Luca) & nephew Johnathan. Predeceased by his parents Maria and Giuseppe Patafie and by his half-brothers and sisters Frank (Bea), Antonio (Teresa), Carmelo (Christine), Dominic (Dorothy), Nanda (Tony), Vincenzo (Nora), Mary and Mike. Survived by his half-sister Lina (Lionel). He will be greatly missed by his many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Enrico had a heart of gold, never forgot anyone’s birthday, talked to every neighbour and never missed an opportunity to tell his family he loved them. Enrico definitely made the world a better place and will never be replaced.
Family and friends may pay respects in the Sacred Space of Beechwood Funeral and Cemetery 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m. Interment to follow.
In Memoriam donations to University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation appreciated.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Kelly Funeral Homes (613-235-6712). Condolences and Sharing Memories at www.arbormemorial.ca/en/kelly-somerset
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Ernie Pellegrini
Anne & Vince Valenti and family
Rosetta and family. We are so saddened to hear of Enrico’s passing. Our hearts go out to you all. We’ll cherish our memories of good times spent with Enrico. He was a beautiful person. Our deepest condolences. May he rest in peace knowing the legacy he has left with his loved ones.
Jeannine Meraglia
Rosetta, John-Joe and family, I am sooooo so sorry to hear of your loss. It's so incredibly sad to lose someone so close so young. My heart goes out to all of you.
John Machado
My condolences to your family at this difficult time.
Lina Salvatore
My sincere condolences for your loss.
RIP Rico
Sheila Norris-Elye
Rosetta and family,
I was shocked to hear the shocking news about Enrico’s passing from my sister Anne (Valenti). What a terribly sad time for everyone who loved him. Please accept my deepest condolences. I pray for you all.
Sheila Norris-Elye
Sue Simard
My heartfelt, deepest sympathies to Rosetta, John-Joseph (Alyssa), Matthew, Maria and my good friends, Joe and Michelle Patafie. I had the pleasure of knowing Rico and his lovely family via his brother Joe. Such a sudden tragic loss of a kind, proud man. I will miss you at our annual July birthday celebrations Rico. Rest In Peace. ?✨?
Betty Meyer and family
Rosetta, our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We pray for blessings of strength to guide you during this painful time. We also send love on behalf of Lena Lacelle.
Betty, Jeffrey, Stéphanie, Jasper, and Nathaniel
Bona and Sandro Savone
Rosetta, please accept our deepest sympathies. We were shocked to hear of Enrico's passing. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Brian Patafie
Rico you had a heart of gold and you made the world a better place. You’re going to be missed by so many. To everyone, cherish the memories of this wonderful man.
Enrico left this earth to early been a friend for 53 years going to miss the good times miss you my friend