Eric Steven Patti

Patti, Eric Steven, age 30, a resident of Madison Heights, Michigan; raised in Clinton Township, passed away suddenly December 5, 2014. Eric was born June 22, 1984 in Detroit and is survived by his spouse, Stacy Marie Wechsler; son, Thomas Henry Patti; parents, Steven and Susan Patti; sister, Lisa Scott Feig; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Sheldon "Sonny" and Christine Wechsler; brother-in-law, Matthew Wechsler; grandmothers-in-law, Barbara the late Lawrence Carter, and Winifred the late Harvey Wechsler; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Eric was predeceased by his grandparents, the late Maurice and Irene VanDenbusshe, the late Joseph and Jane Patti, and the late Shirley Patti. Eric was a loving husband and father who always put family first. Eric was an extremely well-rounded man. While growing up, he was active in Boy Scouts of America and earned the Life Rank award. Early on, Eric loved to play Little League baseball, which led to a passion for umpiring Little League and high school games. In 2005, he was presented the John Butcher Umpire of the Year Award and later the Macomb Elite Umpire Association Appreciation Award in 2008. He was also active in the Fraser Parks and Recreation Department where he loved working with the children. Eric graduated from Fraser High School, where he was a four-year Varsity Jazz Band member, played football, and was on the track & field and wrestling teams. Later on, he coached football at Seneca Middle School in Clinton Township. A former Seneca player shared that Eric did not only teach the team how to "hit" someone on the field but also taught them how to be gentlemen. Eric worked for McLaren Medical Group as the Operations Supervisor for the urgent care clinic in Lapeer and previously as a Security Police Officer for St. John Hospital in Detroit. Additionally, with a true love for law enforcement, Eric served as a Reserve Police Officer with Center Line Public Safety. Committed to doing what was best for his family, he was attending classes at Oakland Community College working towards his Bachelors in Business Administration. He loved hunting, fishing and being outdoors. Eric was extremely patriotic and a true "Michigan Man." Eric cared for others, and made friends everywhere he went. Most importantly, Eric was a dedicated husband, father, son, and brother. He loved being a family man and will be extremely missed by all who knew him. Visitation Thursday 1-9 p.m. with Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. 4 blks. E of Woodward, Royal Oak. Instate Friday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10:00 a.m. at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Church, Royal Oak. Memorial contributions appreciated to Michigan United Conservation Clubs MUCC, Passing on the Heritage PATH, and / or USO are appreciated.

Eric Steven Patti

June 22, 1984 - December 5, 2014