Funeral services for James Patti, 89, Lawrence will be held 10:00 am, Friday, October 20, 2017 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Entombment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. He died October 14, 2017 at Bridge Haven Village.
He was born on July 8, 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of James, Sr. and Violet (Long) Patti.
James was a shoe repairman and owned Patti Shoe with his brother in downtown Lawrence for many years. Jim was an artist and founder of the Kansas Sculpture Association. He also was responsible for the downtown outdoor art exhibit. He design the Buffalo on Clinton Parkway, co-created the bicentennial bell in the lobby of the Douglas County court house. His other pieces in Lawrence include; the sundial in Veterans Park, the plaque dedicated to Leo Berman on the corner of 8th and Massachusetts Street and a statue of Langston Hughes in the Watkins Museum. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
He married Celia Ann (Carson). She preceded him in death on October 24, 2014
Survivors include: two daughters; Valerie (Kenneth) Newby, Bridget Patti, one grandson; Tony Morris and two great-grandsons; Austin and Conner Morris. He was preceded in death by one sister, Patricia Peine and one brother, Charles Patti.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 19, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Alzheimer's Association and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Online condolences may be posted to www.warrenmcelwain.com
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Jim was a great friend. Always enjoyed talking with him. His artwork is still a great reminder of how talented he was.
Russ Beeson
Friend
October 12, 2022
Val, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My sincere sympathy to you and Bridget, as well as to Tony and your grandsons. He was a wonderful man. Mary K. Morris, Robert and Ben Mugridge
October 19, 2017
I remember many trips to have my shoes repaired at Patti's. Missed the shop for a long time... Thinking of you Bridget - condolences to you and yours.
Jo Anne Zingo
October 19, 2017
Bridget: I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Deb Warren
October 19, 2017
I remember going into the shoe shop as a child in the 1960's, regarding him as a craftsman and businessman, and am respectful and eternally grateful for his work with the Downtown Sculpture exhibits.
Sean Williams
October 16, 2017
Bridget, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
Judy Eyerly
October 16, 2017
Was so sorry to hear about Jim. He was a great friend and will be missed. Thought and prayers to the family.
Russ Beeson
October 16, 2017
My condolences to the Patti family during this time of sorrow. May our Heavenly Father strengthen you and really help you through this difficult time.
Psalm 94:18,19
October 16, 2017
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