Patricia Mary Tarantino

Celebrating the Life of Pat Tarantino

It is with full hearts and deep sorrow that we share the passing of Patty, a woman whose life was a testament to love, resilience, transformation, and radiant optimism. To know Pat was to experience kindness, laughter, and an unshakable belief in the goodness of people. She lived many lives within one, each chapter marked by growth, courage, and an unwavering commitment to others.

Pat was a woman of many metamorphoses. Throughout every season of her life, she showed up completely and fearlessly—never hesitating to be her truest, fullest self. She met life with courage, grace, and joy, and she invited everyone around her to do the same.

As a mother, she was the very definition of loving and generous. Pat tried to never miss a game, recital, or family milestone. Even while managing the countless details of running a household and a business ensuring meals were prepared. She made sure her children and everyone she loved was fully seen, supported, and deeply loved. Her love was her driving force—quietly powerful, endlessly giving, and always present.

Her strength extended beyond her family. Pat worked tirelessly and gave wholeheartedly to every person, project, and organization she was part of. She approached everything with a sense of purpose and a spirit of service that inspired those around her to rise higher.

In midlife, Pat courageously decided to pursue a new dream: she put herself through school. Once again, she grew—not just for herself, but for everyone whose lives she touched. Her belief in personal growth was never self-centered; it was a light she shared freely, pulling others upward right alongside her.

Pat was also a natural entrepreneurial talent, forever seeking ways to create, connect, and uplift. Whether in business, friendship, or family, she had a remarkable ability to see potential—both in opportunities and in people. She wanted the best for everyone she met, and she poured her energy into helping others discover their own greatness.

A devout optimist, Pat radiated positivity even in the face of challenge. She could find a silver lining in the darkest clouds, and we all relied on her hope when ours’s ran thin. She was our encourager, our believer, and our source of steady faith that things would work out.

Pat loved in a very big way. She adored her life partner, Noori, her beloved sisters and brothers, her cherished children and grandchildren, her nieces and nephews, and countless friends who became family. She had a rare gift for seeing the spark of goodness in everyone she met—and for reminding them of it.

Pat’s presence filled every space she entered. Her laughter was contagious, her wisdom comforting, and her love immeasurable. To those who knew her best, she was a constant—someone whose energy you could feel even before she spoke.

There are no words that can fully capture how loved Pat was, nor how deeply she will be missed. Her absence leaves an ache that cannot be filled—but her spirit, her love, and her light will continue to live in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.