Patricia Clesi Wood, died peacefully at Chateau de Notre Dame in New Orleans on November 15, 2018. Born in New Orleans on April 30, 1932 to Frank Expedit Clesi and Anna Winstein Clesi, Patsy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, her “one in a million”, Frank Brandon Wood, Jr., as well as her sister Norma Hageney and her brother Frank E. Clesi, Jr. She is survived by her three daughters: Cheryl Harris, Corinne Nettleton (Les) and Carolyn Lorio (Gary), seven grandsons: Karl Joseph and Eric Harris; Brandon, Taylor and Christopher Lorio; and Benjamin and Sammy Nettleton; and two great-grandchildren: Thomas and Eleanor Lorio. A longtime parishioner of St. Francis of Xavier Catholic church, Patsy was a member of the church choir for over 20 years. She graduated from Louise S. McGehee School (Class of 1950) and was honored to have been chosen as the May Day queen. She attended Newcomb College, but her entire life was devoted to family, her dogs and her beautiful gardens. The family would like to thank all of her caregivers in her last years, as well as the Chateau de Notre Dame community and Notre Dame Hospice. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in her memory to the Louise S. McGehee School, 2343 Prytania St., New Orleans, Louisiana 70130. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
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