Plant City – Philip Anthony "Pat" Patrinostro, 84, died October 02, 2008 as the result of cancer.
Born October 31, 1923 in Ybor City, Florida to Antonino Patrinostro and Dora Maggio Patrinostro, he was a resident of the Lakeland and Plant City area for the majority of his life. He graduated from Plant City High School in 1942. Pat, a US Army Air Corps veteran of WWII, served as a flight engineer and gunner aboard B-17 Flying Fortresses, participating in 26 combat missions over Germany, France, and Belgium. After the war, Pat married Dolly Andina of Tampa. Throughout the 1950s, he worked for a civilian contractor for the USAF at Bartow Air Base and Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma. After returning to Lakeland he worked as a salesman for Sears, Roebuck & Co. until his retirement in 1987, when he and his wife returned to his boyhood home in Plant City.
In addition to his parents, Pat was predeceased by a sister, Florence Zula Patrinostro LaBarbera and a brother Frank S. Patrinostro. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dolly Andina Patrinostro, Plant City; their son, Anthony Philip Patrinostro grandson, Philip Anthony Patrinostro, Lakeland; their daughter Patricia Steve Schmitt grandson, Matthew Schmitt, Christmas, Florida; their daughter Phyllis Jodie Rodda granddaughter, Nicole Brandon Bulman and grandson, Joseph Kelly Rodda; their daughter, Linda Richardson grandson, Philip Oswald, granddaughter, Jaimie Richardson, and grandson, Jimmy Richardson; son, Stephen C. Patrinostro; and daughter, Nina Mark Hill; all of Lakeland. He is also survived by a sister, Ann Patrinostro Estes of Lakeland, as well as a very large extended family.
Graveside services are 1:00 PM, Monday afternoon, October 6, 2008 at the Oakhill Burial Park and Cemetery, 4620 South US Highway 98, Lakeland, FL 33812 with the United States Air Force Honor Guard from MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL and Father Ramon Bolatete, officiating. The family will receive friends at the cemetery from 12:00 Noon until service time.
The family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hospice of your choice or the American Cancer Society, in memory of Philip Anthony "Pat" Patrinostro.
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Steve, “my brother” I am sorry for your loss. What a great man you had in your father. It was a pleasure to know him. Kathy and I send our most heartfelt condolenses. Let me know if I can do anything…..RB
Steve, Phyllis and Families,
You are all in our prayers and thoughts. We’re here for you; just a call away!
He’s not gone, he’s just holding a higher position in life. He is now making his mark in Heaven. Can’t you just imagine that?
He’ll be with all of you with every breath that you take; every second of your lives; until you go to be him. You can believe that he’ll be waiting at those pearly gates for each one of you. Believe me, he’ll wait forever, if he has to!
Just remember each special moment you have all shared with your dad, husband, grandpa, etc. and he’ll be smiling with you.
God Bless All of You!!
Love,
Robbie, Tammy, Amber, Jayden, Justin and Jason
Steve and Family:
Amy and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. It is never easy to let a loved one go. Please let us know if there is anything we can do just as you were there for us.
Regards, Jon and Amy Pasqualone
Steve and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Curtis and Brandy
Steve and Family,
Pops was always on the go, and always eager to feed us, everytime I came out to the ranch.Even in my last vist he wanted to feed us. I am sorry for your loss. He will be missed. If there is anything I can do please don’t hesitate to call, Love you all. Curtis and Brandy
Dolly and Family,
Just want you to know,we are thinking about you.
Phil was a great father and husband. I have always looked up to both of you.
I know he’ll be missed, but you can carry his memories with you.
Love all of you,
your niece Sylvia
We only met him a couple of times but saw his love of life in his eyes and his genuine spirit.
As Steve’s neighbor and friends, we are here to give love and support. Steve really resembles his father in his dad’s younger days.
Love,
Emily and Mike Hutchings
Mrs. Patrinostro and family.
Melany sent me the link to Mr. Patrinostro’s obituary.
We are thinking of you in this time of loss.
There were some good memories from Freemason Street.
Gayle Davis Chastain Gerald
My Dear Sister Dollie, Nieces and Nephews,
What terrible news of Philip’s passing. I thought, perhaps he would get better, but God had other plans for him and you know God only takes the best.
Philip was a wonderful brother-in-law to me and Raymond. He was always fun to be around. Remember the good times in the past.
My love and Sympathy goes out to you and my nieces and nephews. I wish that I could be there now, but sister I’m just not able to travel.
May God Bless you
Your loving sister Millie
P.S.
Sylvia has tried to call you several times, but your phone is always busy-that’s understandable. Sylvia says Philip was her favorite uncle.
We are saddened with your lost. Are prayers are with the entire family. God Bless,
Steve, I have known you for 25 years and feel I knew your dad from all of the stories from you and Philip: Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel for you and your family. My love to you all.
Nina, I am praying for peace and compassion for you and your family in this time of grief and loss. May you be comforted by the grace of God and your family and friends. Love, Mary Ann
Nina and Family,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
My sympathies, love and prayers to all the family at this sad time
sincerely
Dorothy Vojvodich Nina’s friend from summit
Nina,
From stories and things you have told me, your father was a very honorable man.He was blessed with a loving daughterandfamily. Although, I know your pain in the loss of a parent you hold so deep in your heart. I also I know words cannot heal – May knowing that his pain is gone, and is at peace; Let the memories comfort you. My love and condolences to all of your family.
Dolly and Family
Sorry to here about Pat’s passing.I remember the good old days working with him. He was a lot of fun and a good man.
Dick DeFino
Nina and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Aunt Dolly and Cousins:
Words cannot express how much Uncle Phil and all of you have meant to me. Even though he is gone, his love and caring of others live on in his wonderful family.
My children and I will always cherish all the happy memories we have shared with him and all of you.
Rick and I send our deepest sympathies.
Love,
Joyce and Rick
Alexandra and I are so sorry to hear of cousin Philips passing and wish we could make it down.
Philip was one of the greatest people we have been blessed to know in our lives. I would enjoy nothing more when I was down to visit , then to hear him talk of my father and himself as they were growing up.
He was a “straight shooter” and always said how he felt !I know that he will be dearly missed by everyone who has ever met him.
Our prayers are with you all , and if Dolly or anyone else in the family needs anything, please let us know.
Joe and Alex Maniscalco Jr.
Dolly, Philip and Family,
A great American, husband, father, grandfather and friend
to us all has crossed that last green pasture to be with our Heavenly Father far too soon for those of us who knew and loved him.
Karen and I are blessed to live right down the road from Rancho Patrinostro and honored to call you and your family our dear friends. We will sorely miss Philâ??s physical presence, but he has left so much of himself out here, we will always have an endless source of fond memories. God speed, my buddy, on your â??flak freeâ?? mission. Dolly, Please call on us anytime.
God’s Blessings and Love,
Tony and Karen
Patrinostro Road, Plant City
Nina, daughter of Philip, is a good friend and was a support when I lost my father Memorial weekend this year. I did not realize how much our father’s have in common, as my dad was an Army Air Corp Bombardier pilot. My heart goes out to the entire family and if there is anything I can do, Nina has my number.
Dear Dolly and Family,
We and our entire family are sorry to learn of your great loss,Philip was a great and wonderful person. He had so much care for others and truly loved and cared so much for his family. We are thankful for the many happy memories that we have of him. Our prayers are with you.
With deepest sympathy,
Joseph and Carol Patrinostro and family-
Lee and Jing,Tony and Beth,Joyce and Scott,Frank and Patrice and their families
Our thoughts and prayers are with
you.
Mallory and Lanell Johnson
Nina, Steve and family, we are very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
God now has the best of the best
Dear Dolly and Family-
Words can not express how much of an impact a person has on your life. Uncle Phil was the grandfather I never had…he was always welcoming and never let you feel like an outsider. You all managed to keep this large family feeling like we were all special and loved. I know that this will continue! Uncle Phil’s love, humor, and compassion will live on in each of us!
Sending our thoughts, prayers, and love from across the country :
Love,
Michelle, JP, Tyler, and Hayden Olson
My condolences and prayers are with your family. I am so thankful to have met Mr. Patrinostro and thankful that he brought my true friend, “Stevie P” into this world. May you rest in Peace. ~ Danicet
As a friend of Steve Patrinostro, I wanted to express my condolences to Steve and his family for their loss.
As a friend of Steve Patrinostro, I send my condolences. My prayers are with the entire family for strength in this difficult time, and peace for the days ahead.
Nothing that we say can ease the pain of losing someone at first, but with time it does get easier. Steve your dad is not suffering anymore so keep that in mind. He will live on in your memories.
Mr. Patrinostro,
If your grandson, Philip, is any reflection of who you were…you must have been an amazing man.
Tony and Philip
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences and prayers are with you and your entire family.
There are no words to heal your pain but may it comfort you to know that your fathergrandfather is free from his suffering and is at Peace with the Lord.
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather. Our sincerest sympathy is with your family at this difficult time. Our family thinks so much of Phil grandson and we know Mr. Patrinostro was a special part of his life.
The Lockharts
Nina,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nina,Steve and Family – so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Anyone who knows your family knows how close you all are. I hope you can comfort each other and know he is in a better place and at peace. Love ya, Sue
Nina and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
Love, Shawna and Jim Diamond
I am a long time friend of Steve’s and I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with your entire family.
We are proud to be part of Phillips family, and forever grateful for his service to our country.
I only met Phil three times 1985, ’95 and ’99. I found him to be a true gentleman.
My heartfelt sympathies to the family.
My deepest condolences. I am the daughter of Mary Maggio and Gus Morthan. Morristown,NJ – daughter of Antonio and Angela Maggio
Dear Steve and Family.
I send you and yours my sympathy for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Dawn
To the Patrinostro Family,
We send our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the memories you have of this wonderful man be with you always to carry you through.
Sincerely,
Dawn Noyes and George Asbate
Dear Dolly and Family,
I will sadly miss Phil taking us everywhere we needed to go and never complained.
Love and Miss Him.
Your Sister, Dora
Dolly and Family,
We send you our sincere condolences and prayers. You are in our thoughts and know we are only a call away.
Love, Mike and Naomi
I miss you! <3