GREENFIELD CENTER — Petro “Pete” Patistas, 77, passed away at his home on July 4, 2019. He was born in New York City on October 16, 1941 and is the son of the late Pantelis and Mellie (Huff) Patistas.
Pete worked as a horseman at the Saratoga Harness Track; he was a welder, and he eventually worked as metal fabricator. Pete even spent some time as an underwater welder. He was an avid outdoorsman and he especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. Pete was proud to be a multiple time New York State champion marksman.
Pete leaves behind his wife Susan Patistas; son Petro Jr. and grandsons Petro and Joseph; daughter Penny and grandchildren Travis and Cassie; daughter Laurie and grandsons John, Christopher, and Robert; brother Pantelis and his wife Beverly and nieces and nephew Debbie, Brenda, Pete, and the late Joanne. Survivors also include Myrtle, the mother of Petro Jr., Penny, and Laurie; and his cousin Kenny Streno.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com