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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Pete Ryan
Rosetta, so sorry to hear of your family's loss. God bless you and your family in this difficult time.
Gale Patafie-Uhlmann
So terribly sorry to hear about my uncles passing. I have lived a distance for many years but my heart goes out to the family. He will truly be missed by all.
Victoria & Georgia Lindia
We are so saddened to hear of Rico’s passing. He will be missed! We send you our love and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Victoria , Georgia, Emilio & Athena❤️
Domenic Tardioli
Our deepest and sincerest condolences to the Patafie family.
Loredana, Roberto e Renato
Carissimi condividiamo il vostro dolore e preghiamo per il buon Enrico perché riposi in pace.
❤️??
Fiorella e Carmelo Barca
Vi siamo vicini in questo momento tristissimo per tutti voi... anche se non lo conoscevamo di persona... abbiamo avuto modo di conoscerlo attraverso tutto quello che ci scriveva... Enrico era una persona eccezionale.
Aldo Falbo
My deepest condolences to the Patafie family.
I will always remember Rico as a kind man with a big heart who loved his family very much. May he rest in peace. Love ❤️ cousin Aldo
Luigi Maiorino and family
Dear Rosetta and family, so sorry to hear about your loss. Always enjoyed my chats with Rico, such a passionate individual taken too soon. Rip ?
Ray Licari
My sincerest condolences to he family. Enrico and I go back to 1965. I have a ton of memories. He will be missed.
My heartfelt condolences on this untimely loss.