Patti O'Day Blow

Patti O'Day Blow passed away in Naples, Florida on January 12, 2017. She was born in Hudson, New York in 1938, graduated High School in Dewitt, New York and attended the University of Rochester where she met her husband Warner. Patti and Warner were married on September 5th, 1959 in Syracuse, New York and were blessed with 57 years together. Patti worked a short career as a Commercial Representative before devoting her life to her loving family and was a caring mother to her two daughters.

Over her life Patti enjoyed a range of unique interests. She was an avid tennis player for several years and was passionate about competitive obedience dog training during her time in Massachusetts and New Jersey. Her life-long love for the arts, particularly glass, resulted in a unique and extensive art glass collection. Her keen eye for beauty also extended to horticulture. Patti became an enthusiastic gardener and created an extensive, beautiful, and colorful garden that surrounded their home in Charlevoix, Michigan. She not only worked in the Charlevoix Area Garden Club but served as a trustee for The Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey, Michigan.

After moving to Naples, Florida she became very involved in fundraising for The Shelter for Abused Women & Children. She was presented with the Beau Venturi Peace Award and sat as an honorary chair for the Shelter. Throughout her life, Patti and Warner traveled extensively together and enjoyed experiencing numerous fascinating cultures.

Patti is survived by her husband, Warner C. Blow; her two daughters, Kristi Ann Zatyko who worked as an Architect (Steven), and Tracy Jean Pospeck who works as a Nurse Practitioner; three grandchildren, Stephanie a graduate of Fordham University, Kyle a student at The University of Texas and Derek a student at Florida Gulf Coast University. With great joy Patti welcomed her first great grandchild, Giovanni Shrewsbury, into the family in 2016.

Friends in several states will miss her genuinely shared love of the arts and her direct, honest approach to life.

Services will be held privately by the family.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Patti Blow Research Fund in Ophthalmology. Contributions may be mailed to The Ohio State University Havener Eye Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 5000, Columbus, Ohio 43212.