Oscar Patino's Obituary
English Version
Oscar De Jesus Patino, born on July 14, 1947, in Medellin Colombia, to Tomas Patino and Sylvia Maria Grajales, passed away on June 29, 2024. He is survived by his seven siblings, his wife, whom he was married to 57 years, Ana Rosa Patino, his daughters Claudia Patricia Patino, Liliana Pena, and Lucia Pena, and his five grandchildren: Stephanie Marie Tirado, Melissa Esteves, Henry Esteves, Daevid Acevedo, and Matthew Tobias Smith.
Oscar enjoyed serving as assistant treasurer in his church for many years at La Iglesia Bautista Central de Paterson, NJ. He worked for many years as an industrial mechanic both in Colombia and New Jersey. In his free time during his younger years, he loved playing soccer. When he was no longer able to play due to illness, he enjoyed watching soccer, no matter who was playing. In his last days, he would enjoy sitting in his favorite chair, looking at the pond behind the house.
Spanish Version
Oscar De Jesús Patiño, nacido el 14 de Julio de 1947 en Medellín, Colombia, hijo de Tomás Patiño y Silvia María Grajales, fallecido el 29 de Junio de 2024. Le sobreviven sus cuatro hermanas Olga, Margarita, Olivia y Marta, sus tres hermanos. William, Fabio y Gustavo. Su esposa Ana Rosa Patiño con quien estuvo casado durante 57 años, Ana Rosa Patiño, sus hijas Claudia Patricia Patiño, Lucía Peña y Liliana Pena, y sus cinco nietos: Stephanie Marie Tirado, Melissa Esteves, Henry Esteves, Daevid Acevedo y Matthew Tobías. Herrero.
Oscar disfrutó de servir como asistente del tesorero en su iglesia durante muchos años en la Iglesia Bautista Central en Paterson, Nueva Jersey. Trabajó durante muchos años como mecánico industrial tanto en Colombia como en Nueva Jersey. En su tiempo libre durante su juventud le encantaba jugar al fútbol. Cuando ya no pudo jugar debido a una enfermedad, disfrutó viendo fútbol, sin importar quién jugara. En sus últimos días, disfrutaba sentarse en su silla favorita, contemplando el estanque del lago.
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