Boles Funeral Home
Patricia J. Liotta, 82, of Pinehurst, passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 4, 2024, at First Health Hospice House. Patricia was born in Chicago, Illinois in August 1942. She was raised in Cicero, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Patricia attended J. Sterling Morton Community College, and completed her college studies at De Paul University, graduating in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce. Patricia continued her studies by earning an MBA degree from Pace University in New York. She was a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) earning her certificate in Illinois. She subsequently earned additional CPA certificates, through reciprocity, in California and New York. Patricia was also a Certified Fraud Examiner. Patricia worked for numerous prominent companies most notably PricewaterhouseCoopers, International Paper, Champion International, Xerox, Penn Central, National Guardian, and Dictaphone. She was a career woman. In 1974 while working at International Paper in New York City, Patricia met her husband, Joseph. They were married in December, 1974, and spent 50 joyous years together.
Patricia was an ardent traveler visiting all 50 states in the United States. She also travelled to Europe visiting Italy, France, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Germany, The Netherlands, Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Great Britain, Ireland, Scotland, and Poland. Her favorite place was Venice, Italy. She was also an ardent golfer playing many famous golf courses including, St. Andrews, Royal Dornoch, Turnberry, North Berwick, Prestwick, Ballybunion, and Lahinch. Her favorite courses were TPC River Highlands, and the stadium course at PGA West. Working as a consultant at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, Patricia survived the terrorist attack by navigating her exit from the 29th floor of Tower 1. She never forgot that day. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents Waller and Helen (nee Pinta) Zak. She is survived by her husband, Joseph. Patricia's husband wants to thank the efforts of Dr. Randall and Donna Mercier and Cory, the staff at First Health Hospice House, specifically Ciera and Lorraine, and the staff at First Health Cancer Center, specifically Bobbi Clark Smith, Sondra Williamson, and Lisa Clark. Your efforts and caring were outstanding. A visitation will be held Tuesday, September 10, 2024 from 1 to 5pm at the Boles Funeral Home in Pinehurst. A Funeral Mass will be held 11am Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Pinehurst. She will be interred at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Southern Pines following the service. On line condolences can be made to www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst.
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