Marjorie Graham Patrizia, 78, of Erie, PA, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n
She was born on September 15, 1948, in Grove City, PA to Jasper and Norma Graham.<\/p>\n
Marjorie Patrizia was known for her warmth, strength, creativity, and unmistakable wit. She spent her life fiercely devoted to her family and to creating beauty in the world around her, and was especially passionate about art, cooking, fashion, and design.<\/p>\n
She worked as an art teacher, awning designer, and school administrator. Over the years, she built a community of lifelong friends and supported her family in all their adventures and endeavors.<\/p>\n
She is survived by her husband, Richard Patrizia, their sons, Mark and Adam Patrizia, daughter-in-law April Patrizia, son-in-law Forest Evashevski, grandson Noah Patrizia, and siblings, John Graham, Carolyn Cerami, Robert Graham, and Douglas Graham.<\/p>\n
She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Frank Graham.<\/p>\n
Friends are invited to call at the Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services Inc., West Ridge, 3801 W. 26th St. on Thursday, April 9, 2026 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. A private memorial service will be held for the family and a Celebration of Her Life will take place at a later date.<\/p>\n