James Joseph "Sonny' Patitucci, 85, of Hibbs, PA passed away peacefully Monday October 21, 2019 at Jefferson Hospital, Jefferson Hills, PA surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Gates, PA February 10, 1934 son of the late Joseph A. and Martha (Kern) Patitucci. Jim graduated from German Twp. High School Class of 1952. He worked as a Millwright Welder for USS Clairton Coke Works for 41 years. He was a member of the United Steel Workers Union local 1557. He also had his own body shop at home where he repaired/repainted hundreds of vehicles over the years for many area local used car dealerships as well as those of family and friends. He enjoyed restoring and owning antique cars and weather permitting taking a ride on his motorcycle. He was an avid hunter and sportsman who enjoyed the outdoors. He particularly liked hunting groundhog with his Clairton buddies. Also during the summer months he enjoyed attending local stock car races at both the Jennerstown and Smithton Speedways as well as frequenting local car shows with his son Jimmy. He is a member of St. Therese Roman Catholic Church in Uniontown and was a former member of the Republic Area Jaycees. Jim's most precious moments were going on Bus Trips and shopping trips with his wife Pat and spending time with his family. He really enjoyed attending all the activities and events with his children and their families as well as all those his grandchildren participated in over the years and rarely missed a one. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Marcella Seymour and half-brother Joseph Patitucci. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 63 years Patricia (Cain) Patitucci, Children, James E. (Peggy) Patitucci of McClellandtown, PA, Anthony V. (Deidra) Patitucci of Brownsville, PA, and Christine M. (Mark) Ake of St. Cloud, FL; Grandchildren Michael (Jen) Patitucci, Tony Patitucci, Joshua (Melissa) Patitucci, Maria DelSignore and Joseph Palmieri, Kaitlyn Ake, Rachel Patitucci and Gerald Plum. Great Grandchildren Joey Palmieri, Dante Patitucci, Nica Patitucci, Nathan Palmieri, Santino Smith, Milania Patitucci and Miles Patitucci; a sister Mary Frances Sanzi of Uniontown, PA and a half-sister Cathi Franks, Rices Landing, PA. Jim was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather whose presence will be dearly missed, but his spirit will live on forever in our hearts. He is in a better place. The family would like to especially thank the Doctors, nurses and staff of Jefferson Hospital for their unwavering care, comfort and support throughout his stay. Especially the nursing staff on the 5 ^th Floor 5 West Cardiac Care unit as well as the nursing staff on the 4 ^th Floor 4 Northeast Medical Surgical Unit. As per Jim's wishes viewing and services will be private for family members only. Announcement by Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, Uniontown. Tributes welcome at www.hakyfuneralhome.com