James O. Patty

James graduated from New Haven High School. He served in the US Army during Vietnam War. James was the owner of James Patty Roofing since 1970 and retired in 1995. He also worked at International Harvester for 9 years and Fort Wayne Community Schools as a bus driver for 19 years. His memberships include American Legion Post 241, Moose Lodge 1480, of New Haven, IN and the VFW Post 857.

James is survived by his wife of 18 years, Mary Patty, of Fort Wayne, IN; children, Connie Newman of Roanake, TX; Karen Dodson, Laura Cupp both of Indianapolis, IN; Christina Stuth of Fort Wayne, IN; Rob Lyons, Rhonda Swygart of New Mexico; Renee (Ralph) Hardin of SC; Janelle (Richard) Schlup and Scott W. Putt of Fort Wayne, IN; siblings Betty Ort, Edna (Don) Dominque both of Fort Wayne, IN; Richard (Rose) Patty of New Haven, IN; Nancy (Don) Windsor of Fort Wayne and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. James was preceded in death by his first wife, Delore R. Patty in 2000, siblings George Patty, Florence Feipel, son in law Doug Cupp and sister in law Madonna Patty.

Private services will be held due to COVID-19, and a public memorial will be scheduled for later date. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangement by D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN.

Memorials may be made to Resurrection Lutheran Church or the Humane Shelter. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.mccombandsons.com.