Patricia "Patti" Lewis

Patricia “Patti” Jean Lewis, a lifelong Benician, passed away suddenly Sunday, August 30,2015 surrounded by her family and close friends. She is survived by her daughters, Kelly Lewis-Brown, son-in-law Rodger Brown, Kim, Erin and Bizzy Lewis, son-in-law Will Stockton, and sister Geraldine Russell. She has been reunited with her Lord in heaven, as well as her beloved husband Kenneth “Kenny” John Lewis. Her last moments were celebrated with joy and laughter. Patti was born on July 31, 1939, in the small town of Anaconda, Montana. Her family moved to Benicia in 1943 where they joined the St. Dominic’s Church parish. Patti attended Benicia schools, where she excelled in academics and was a cheerleader for Benicia high school football, before graduating in 1957. Here in her treasured hometown, Patti met lifelong friends and graced everyone’s presence with her contagious and beautiful smile. She loved everyone she knew like they were family and those who met her were forever changed. The friendships she made in her youth still thrive to this day, and her “girlfriends” are the reason for much of her joy and strength since the passing of her best friend and husband Kenny. Our appreciation to her luncheon “ladies”, her dearest friends through church and her lifelong best friends will forever be recognized. She truly loved her friends like family. After graduating from high school, Patti moved to Santa Rosa to begin a career in banking. During this time, Kenny returned from service in Europe and their lifelong love story began. Kenny and Patti were married in 1963 at St. Dominic’s, and not a day went by that they did not express their love and devotion to each other. Kenny and Patti were each other’s biggest fans and shared a love so indescribable. Our hearts are at peace knowing they are now reunited for eternity and dancing together in each other’s arms. Those who knew them knew they were in the presence of a special and magical kind of love. After living in Santa Rosa for a few years, they moved back to their hometown and together they built their family home and raised their four daughters. They were very proud parents and taught each of their daughters to live life to the fullest, with faith and to always love thy neighbor, just as they did. The Lewis family was and will be, forever a very tight knit unit thanks to all the values instilled by their incredible Mom. The unconditional love and support given by Patti is a legacy her daughters will cherish, appreciate, and miss tremendously. “My Girls”, is the expression that she called her daughters and we know we have enormous shoes to fill but will do so with immense love and pride. She will forever be the sparkle in our eyes and the cackle in our laughter. We promise to carry on her magnetic joy and will never take for granted how many lives she touched. Patti worked as a Realtor for over 30 years. She loved knowing that every house she sold meant new friends were made. Friendships grew from these relationships and that is a true testament to the woman she was. She lit up a room, held the hand of those in need, listened intently to those who had to share and represented herself with true class. Patti’s sense of humor and generous spirit had no boundaries. She always saw the best in people and never missed an opportunity to make others laugh and smile. Patti was a beloved wife, caring sister, devoted catholic, compassionate friend, thoughtful auntie “ashes”, pillar of her community and inspiring mother. She will be greatly missed and her memory will be cherished forever. Visitation will from 2-6 p.m. Friday at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel. Vigil services will be held 7:00 p.m. Friday at St. Dominic's Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Dominic's Church followed by burial at St. Dominic's Cemetery.

Patricia "Patti" Lewis

July 31, 1939 - August 30, 2015