Patricia A. Raspanti

Patricia Ann Raspanti (Mazanec), died peacefully on June 5, 2024. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Raspanti, who succumbed to cancer in 2006. 

Patricia was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the first child of Larry and Virginia (O’Brien) Dennerle (deceased 1950 and 1984, respectively) and the oldest child and stepdaughter of Robert J. Mazanec (deceased 1966). She graduated from Steubenville University with a bachelor’s degree in Education. While there, she met and later married J.D. Fogarty (deceased 2015) and worked as a school teacher before leaving the profession to raise a family. 

She is survived by her beloved children, Sean Fogarty (Julie DeSeyn), Tim Fogarty (Stacey Lane), and Erin Fogarty (Deangelo Wells); her grandchildren, Shannon Fogarty, Kaelyn Fogarty, Alayah Fogarty and A.J. Sutton, whom she adored and who called her Nina; and her great grandchildren, Aries Tinsley and Gabby Watson, who she loved unconditionally and were on her mind often. Her presence also touched the lives of many nieces and nephews who knew her to be a fun, energetic aunt. 

She is also survived by sisters, Jean Smith (Martin) and Laurie Belt; and brothers, Robert Mazanec, Peter Mazanec, and Michael Mazanec (Rosaleen). Siblings John Mazanec, Mary Jane Mazanec, and Kathy Kevany preceded Pat in passing. 

Pat was nothing, if not a survivor, courageously pushing through heartbreaking loss and adversity in her long lifetime. She possessed a remarkable eye for decorating, redecorating, painting, and refinishing her home and kept it in immaculate condition. She attended happy hours with good friends Linda Malecki, Betty Durr, Kathy Jones, and Bonnie Sacco who are collectively known as the Driveway Girls. Pat never saw a Dairy Queen Blizzard she didn’t want to devour and had an amazing instinct for finding unique items at TJ Maxx and Marshalls. 

All are welcome after 10 AM until the time of her prayer service at 12 PM, Saturday, June 29, WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., 412-563-2800. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh, 1405 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217-1350, for their work with children living with autism.

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