Patsy Hatzimbes' Obituary
Patsy was born at home in Vandergrift, PA on March 14, 1938 to Dimitri and Eleni (Rosbouglou) Hatzimbes. He passed away on December 10, 2020 due to Covid-19. He is survived by his beloved wife, Karen, daughter Eleni Statigos and son, James, two grandchildren that he adored Alexandra and Jim-Grant Stratigos and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in death by his siblings: Kathryn (Alex) Bizakis, Pamela and Steve and George.
Patsy graduated from Vandergrift High School in 1956 and the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Metallurgical Engineering in 1960. He retired from U.AS. Steel in 2002 where he was employed for 42 years. He began working at the US Steel Vandergrift Plant in the Research & Development group. Later he became foreman in the Heat Treating Department. He transferred to USS, Irwin Plant where he became the Assistant Plant Metallurgist. He retired as Technical Service Manager.
He had found memories of growing up in Vandergrift. From the age of five he started working, first delivering newspapers, working for Pugliese Flower Shop and Giunta Fruit Market. Patsy often worked before high school in the morning, lunch time, after school; and weekends.
As a young man he liked dancing going to several big band dances that were popular at that time where he met his wife. He enjoyed golfing and bike riding. He and Karen shared memories of trips to Europe and Alaska. In later years he and Karen played Dominoes in the evening.
Patsy was a handyman and always enjoyed a project to work on. He liked his coffee and going to Paneras and Starbucks. At restaurants he always asked for “freshest dark coffee that you have”.
Patsy always printed on lined yellow paper in the neat handwriting of an engineer using a lead pencil. He was a good man, well liked, a warm personality and had a great sense of humor. He will be missed. Love leave a memory that no one can steal.
Patsy was a member of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, Mt. Lebanon. He was past council president and an active member.
No flowers. Donation may be mailed to Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, Memorial Fund, 123 Gilkeson Road, Mt. Lebanon, PA. 15228.
Funeral Services will be private due to Covid-19. Family under the care of JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC..
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