Robert Patt
1/30/2013

Robert Patt, 94, of Altoona, died Wednesday, at his residence.  He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Herman and Julia (Horowitz) Patt.  He married M. Jane Patt on August 25, 1942.  She preceded him in death Mary 15, 2001. Three children survive Robert: P. Jules, David, and Rick and a daughter Judith who preceded him in death.  He has a living brother Henry Patt.

 

Robert was blessed with eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.  He graduated from Altoona High School, and served in the U.S. Army during WWII where his duties ranged from guarding munitions barges in New York harbor to entertaining troops in exhibition basketball games.

He and his brothers operated Patt’s Wholesale Produce before Robert left to start his own business as commodities broker on the Chicago Broad of Trade.  He then started a real estate development company and, over more than 40 years, developed commercial, residential, and retail properties from Pennsylvania to Florida.

Robert was a multidimensional man – a relentless golfer, tough businessman, and encouraging father.  He was dedicated to his family and Temple Beth Israel.  His joy for living, and his ever inquisitive nature will be sorely missed.


Service
Friends will be received from 11:00 – 1:00 pm, on Friday February 1, 2013 at the E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home, Inc. 2309 Broad Avenue, Altoona, Pa. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013 at E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home by Rabbi Audrey Korotkin. Interment will be at Mt. Sinai Cemetery.

Contributions
Family requests contributions be made to: Temple Beth Israel General Endowment Fund or American Cancer Society.

Janet Damin 2/1/2013 7:43:00 AM report as inappropriate or offensive
Wanted to express my sympathy in person but due to weather conditions up here that may not be possible. Know that my thoughts will be with you today. Rene and Janet Damin

Bill and Nancy DeLiberty 2/2/2013 3:22:00 PM report as inappropriate or offensive
We are saddened by the passing of "Uncle Bob" and express our deepest sympathy to Jules, David and Ricky and their families. Uncle Bob was a wonderful family man and always supportive to us and our family. He will be missed.

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