of Little Rock, AR
February 26, 1956 - August 3, 2009
Orazio R. ''Rosario'' Patti, 53, of Little Rock went to be with his Lord, Monday, August 3, 2009. He was born on February 26, 1956 at Tusa, Messina, Italy, a son of the late Rosario and Antonia Scira Patti. Rosario was the owner and chef at Vesuvio Bistro in Little Rock. He supported Big Brothers and Big Sisters of New Jersey, was of the Catholic faith and was very devoted to San Pio of Pietralcina.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Antonio Patti.
He is survived by his partner, Santi Sacca; a sister, Pina Patti DiGiorgio of Hazlet, New Jersey; and nieces and nephews, Sonya Barski, Vito DiGiorgio, Piero Rizzo, Cetti Rizzo, Marcello DiGiorgio, Nick DiGiorgio, Luciano DiGiorgio, and Dillin Patti.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 6, 2009 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home (501)224-8300 followed by a 7:00 p.m. Rosary.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday at Christ The King Catholic Church with Reverend Monsignor Francis I. Malone as celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 320 Executive Court, Suite 104, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 or American Heart Association, P. O. Box 1653, Topeka, Kansas 66601.
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25 Condolence(s)
Holly Jordan
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
I just heard of Rosario's passing and my heart is broken. I loved Rosario like family and have been missing him and Santo terribly since I had to move from Napa. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. My deepest sympathies.
Thomas DeNomie
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Rosario was such a wonderful and giving person. He always greeted you with a big smile and always treated you like family and made you feel special. I feel very fortunate to have known such a wonderful man. Santo and all of the Patti family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Erika Dickson
Thursday, September 3, 2009
You are the best Papa I could ever ask for. You mean the world to us. I will see you again one day, and until this day comes, know you will forever be a piece of my heart missing. I love you forever.
Per sempre nel mio cuore
Alan Clark
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Rosario was a talented, generous and unique man and will be missed by me and many others scattered around the world. He touched so many lives and always for the better. Santo, we are still thinking about you and how much you must miss him....Alan
Mike Audi & family
Sunday, August 16, 2009
I still can't beleive that Rosario is gone we was a specila friend & a brother. He was always their for me and my family I will always think of him and he will always be with me in my heart.
Santo stay strong.
Love always
Mike
Crystal Reid
Friday, August 7, 2009
Rosario-- You were always so gracious and kind to me and my family and friends every time we came to the restaurant. You always made us feel so special! You will always be in our hearts. We love you and will miss you.
Santo-- I think about you every day and my heart goes out to you at this time. We love you very much!
--Crystal Reid
& family
Catherine Thomas
Thursday, August 6, 2009
It was an honor to take care of Mr. Patti. My thoughts and prayers to Santi, and family.
Catherine, RN
Chris Nance
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Although I didn't know Mr. Patti well, I still grieve for his loss. We have kept Santi and Mr. Patti's family in our thoughts and prayers in Coronary Care here at Baptist Medical Center and will continue to do so.
Mark y Mama Ayers
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Fondest farewell, wonderful soul;
a life of beauty,
always too brief.
Peggy Habig
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Rasario was a special friend to my late beloved son Buddy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Peggy Habig
Francisco and Patricia Batres.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friend Santi. Sincerely, Francisco and Patricia Batres.
Francisco and Patricia Batres
Thursday, August 6, 2009
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Thomas & Cathy Ho,
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Cathy; all our daughters (Darlene, Deanna, Donna, Deborah & Danielle) and I are going to miss our Italian friend dearly.
Roberto Li Mandri
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Rosario was more than just a wonderful person and a friend.
He was a "GREAT CHEF".
With our deepest sympathy,
Roberto and Lorenia Li Mandri
silvia sandrini
Thursday, August 6, 2009
ti sono vicina in questo momento di dolore io e tutta la mia famiglia , spero di poterti vedere silvia e famiglia sandrini
Raffaele & Jeannie Di Giorgio
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
You are in our prayers
scott and julie holtzhouser - CREW Restaurant
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
We loved your food and you always made time to come by and say Hi. We will miss you.
Scott and Julie
DiGiorgio
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Our Dearest Zio Rosario, we will miss you dearly. The boys will always remember you and we will keep you in our hearts forever......OUR DEAREST SYMPATHIES TO OUR ZIO SANTO..........LOVE FOREVER,,,,,,NICKY, MARIA,,,AND THE BOYS.......LITTLE NICKY, LUCIANO and BABY MARCELLO ROSARIO DIGIORGIO
Brandy Ragon
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
He was so special. The hardest working man i knew. I am praying for Santi.
Jessica Crenshaw
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
He was a kind, dear friend. There is so much about him to celebrate and remember. I will miss him greatly.
Brad LeMay
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
All I can say is that I am so sad. I considered him my friend.
Brad LeMay
Jan and Brad LeMay
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
With great sadness we send our sympathies. Rosario will be missed and memories of him treasured all our lives.
Mark Babbitt
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
I will miss my true friend
joseph day
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
it is with great sadness that learned of the passing of my amico rosario.fond memories will always be remembered of his fantastic personality and wonderful charm and fabulous food. rest in peace my friend......you will be missed....warm regards and sympathy to you santos and all of his family. joe day
Joe Sturgill
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
With sincerest sympathy and loving memory,
Joe