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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John Baxter
Matthew Chan
Dear Rosetta, John-Joe, Matthew and Maria, my sincerest condolences on Enrico’s passing.
Thoughts and prayers with you during this difficult time.
Tony and Gabriella Panuccio
Rosetta and Patafie & Falbo families,
Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to you all on the sudden loss of your beloved Enrico.
May your memories give you strength and courage during this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tony and Gabriella Panuccio
Grazia Liberatore
Domenic Amendola
My condolences to Rico's family. I have great memories of Rico going back to St Mary's School in the late 1960s.
Angelo Morena
R.I.P Rico lots of great memories from the Village and school.Great guy to be around
Condolences to all the family.
Martin and Beth Gagnon
Our deepest sympathies to Rosetta, John Joseph, Matthew, Maria and Joe. Rico was a wonderful husband , father, brother and friend. May he rest in peace.
Serena Weinholdt (Miller)
Rosetta, John-Joseph, Matthew and Maria,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Enrico's passing. I fondly remember my time working for him when I first moved to Ottawa. He spoke of you all daily and his face lit up when he did, he had such love and pride for his family.
My thoughts are with you.
Serena
Tony & Lena Pugliese
Dear Patafie Family, John-Joseph and Alyssa,
Our sincerest condolences to you and the entire Patafie family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Ernie Pellegrini
Shocked to hear of Enricos passing know him from St Marys from 1967 been a great friend for many yrs going to miss him
Bill Nash
I’ve been blessed to have reconnected with Enrico over the last 7 years.
My condolences to the Patafie family.
RIP my friend !
My deepest sympathies to your family.
So glad to know Enrico for the last many years.