Patricia (Patti) A. Price was a loving wife, sister, mother and grandmother who left us on January 30, 2025. She was 76 years old. Patti was born on May 6, 1948 in New Mexico to Harold Williams and Wanda Collins. As a child, Patti moved with her family to Goshen, CA and then later moving to Fresno, CA. She attended Orange Center Elementary School, and then moved on to Washington Union to complete her High School Education. While attending Washington Union, she met Richard Fusi, and later would marry him after high school. Patti then went to cosmetology school to become a beautician. Patti worked part time as a beautician, stay home mom, and farmer. She loved her family, friends, and most of all her grandchildren. She was an angel in disguise here on earth, and is now a true angel in heaven.
On Patti’s days off, she could be found helping in the kids’ classroom, visiting her parents and in-laws, or helping on the family ranch. She was a very hard worker for such a petite person. The family planted vineyards, and Patti was one of the main laborers for the vines. She would incorporate farming along with her love for the sun. She took full advantage of tanning while working in the fields. Patti and her family would often visit the central coast frequently. As the guys would go to Pismo Beach to play around in sand with their dune buggies, Patti and her friends could be found tanning on the beach or shopping in Avila and nearby locations. After the sudden passing of Richard, Patti later was introduced to Alan Price, who she later married and continued her farming roots in Al’s orchards. When time allowed, Al and Patti would spend time taking many memorable trips. She was always happy on the cruise ship.
Patti is proceeded in death by her parents, Rod and Wanda Evans, sister Connie Evans, brothers Dean Williams, Ronnie Evans and husband Richard Fusi. Patti is survived by her husband Alan Price, Sister Lavoun Augugliaro and Brother in Law Frank Agugliaro, Sons Scott Popovich and Steven Fusi, son in law Kevin Popovich, daughter in law Stacey Fusi, Step Daughters Elaine Soto, Michelle Ward and Melanie Gaitan, Step son in laws Rudy Soto and Brandon Ward, and grandchildren Kaden, Carsen, Camden, and Kohen Fusi, Mason and Chloe Soto, Tyler, Mackenzie and Ashlyn Ward, Leianna and Daniel Arteaga.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025 at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns and Blair Funeral Home 836 E. Nees Ave Fresno, CA 93720 at 9:30 AM. The Committal Service to follow will be at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery 264 N. Blythe Ave., Fresno, CA 93706 at 11:00 AM.
We would like to thank Kaiser Permanente and all of their staff for the many years of service, support and comfort that they gave to Patti. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Patricia’s name. Link provided below.
https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=8705463&fr_id=154020&pg=personal
