92, of Tampa, passed away Thursday, Sept 10th. She was raised in Michigan and worked as a model in the automobile industry. She moved to NY where she volunteered and worked as a teacher's aide, later retiring to Florida. She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and enjoyed traveling, painting, reading, and playing the piano. She is survived by her daughters, Pamela Avelli, Cynthia Pietri, and Samantha Mirabella; grandchildren, Tamara Tate, Janelle Szanyi, Casandra Avelli, and Roman Mirabella: great grandchildren, Christian Tate, Ethan Tate, and Lana Baazov. The family will host a service for Patricia on Saturday, October 10th at 3pm at Blount & Curry MacDill, 605 S. MacDill Ave.