I’ve known Miss Pat for almost 60 years and we’ve both loved her for all the years we’ve known her.  What a sweet, wonderful lady , my mother Joy’s partner in crime and buddy, and my “second mom” and phone buddy for many years after my mother passed.  We can’t imagine life without her, but many times she said there would be a big party in heaven when she finally joined everyone.  We love you and we will always miss you!  As she would say and write, “Your other children”, Lannie and Dolf Dunn.

YOUR HUSBAND  (TONY) WAS ONE OF MY INSTRUCTERS AT TULANE MANY YEARS AGO WE BECAME AVIATION FRIENDS LATER .  HE SPOKE A LOT ABOUT HIS WIFE --FLYING IN THE PLANE HE BUILT .  HIS PLANE WON THE GRAND CHAMPION AT OSHKOSH.  I VISITED HIM A FEW TIMES AT HIS HANGAR AT LAKEFRONT AIRPORT.  ONCE HE WAS EATING SARDINES ON CRACKERS .        HE LOVED YOU MORE THAN HIS PLANE.
MY CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY FOR TWO GREAT LOSSES,
HUSBAND AND WIFE.                                        MIKE 

I have only known Pat for two years, but I shared a lifetime of love with her.  She was the sweetest person I have ever known.  My condolences to the family.

Jay and Vicki,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family in your loss.  Such a grand and gracious lady.  I will forever remember her as such.
Prayers for your peace at this difficult time.

My deepest sympathy to all the family.  Pat was a beautiful and elegant lady who I have truly admired and loved for many years.  The Angel's came and took her to heaven to be with her loving Anthony, Mommie and all those who have gone before her.  In her memory and honor I  would like to share this poem:                                    SHE IS GONE
You can shed tears that she is gone, or you can smile because she has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all she has left.

Your heart can be empty because  you can't  see her, or you can be full of the love you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember her and only that she's gone, or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back,  or you can do what she'd want: Smile, Open your eyes, Love and go on.
                                                                                                                  Author Unknown

I am a parishioner at St. Philip Neri for 56 years and have given her communion as an eucharistic pew minister for over 10 years. It was my pleasure to see her each week at church and give her communion." May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You to we meet again."My thoughts are with you Ms. Vicki and the entire family.

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Ms. Pat. I am a parishioner at St. Philip Neri for 56 years and have given her communion as an eucharistic pew minister for over 10 years. It was my pleasure to see her each week at church and give her communion." May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You to we meet again."My thoughts are with you  Ms. Vicki and the entire family.

A very dear lady and across the street neighbor on Bellaire in Lakewood South.  Loved her home, the house with the tikis.  Good memories with Miss Pat and her mother next door.  Positive thoughts and prayers sent to her family.

Valerie Wild Killion

Dear Jay and Vicki and family:  I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I remember some fun times with Ms. Pat  during the Driftwood parades and still wonder who really makes the best king cake in New Orleans.  Love you both and hope to see you this weekend. Hugs and prayers. 

So sorry for your loss. If I can do anything don't hesitate to call me.  You and you family are in my prayers. God Bless, Cheryl Schilleci      

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Patricia H. Occhipinti

April 25, 1929 – May 22, 2020

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

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