Obituary of Patrice Sosa

Patrice Anne Sosa "Patti" (nee Murphy) Age 41. At rest Sunday, October 7, 2007 at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center. Born in Evergreen Park, IL, she was raised in Hickory Hills, IL and a resident of Joliet for the past 22 years. Employed as a supervisor for Gray Hill, Inc. for 4 1/2 years. Patti was an avid gardener, who truly loved her home, time spent with her grandchildren and family, and enjoyed tinkering on the computer. Wherever Patti could be found, the sound of her music would fill the air. She was the foundation of her family, and anyone who had a concern, always knew they could confide in her. Survived by her loving husband of 17 years, Fernando Sosa of Joliet; dedicated mother of Derreck, Nicci, Matthew "Manny", Michelle "Nana"; her stepdaughter, Betsy; devoted Granny of Pedro, Maya, Mia and Jeremy; and Matthew on the way; her mother, Sue and her father, Edward; siblings, Bambi, Sharane, Ed, Rhea, Joe, Jon and Alane; daughter-in-law of Antonia; sister-in-law of Tony and Gina; her best buddy, Blanca Tokarczyk; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by her grandmother, Ruby Fiscella; father-in-law, Fernando Sosa; and her dear nephew, T.J. Funeral Services for Patti Sosa will be Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home chapel to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500 Directions to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church