Patricia "Patsy" Tartamella

Patricia "Patsy" K. Tartamella, age 82, of Flint, passed away with family at her side on Friday, June 20, 2025. Family will gather 1pm -5pm on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Sharp Funeral Homes & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road in Grand Blanc. Please continue to keep the family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate through these hard times. For those wishing to write condolences, you may do so by visiting her obituary found at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

Patsy was born on August 7, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Harry & Agnes (Frye) Gallagher. She married Donald Tartamella on January 9th 1959 and together they were blessed with five children. Patsy enjoyed her family, especially her cat, Sissy. She also enjoyed the company of her best friend/cousin, Sharon Bazman whom she shared many chats on the phone with. She loved playing games on POGO and all things sweet! Those who knew her best, knew her to watch scary movies. Above all she will be missed dearly.

She is survived by her children, Catherine Gallagher, Steve Tartamella, Theresa Mayo, Paula (Eric) Riley and Donna (Mike) Donigan; grandchildren, Larry Madden, Daniel Mayo, Fallon Gallagher (Thomas Cornyn), Samantha (Cody) Cords, Ariana (Tyler) Bartel, Austin Riley and CJ Mayo; great-grandchildren, Joselyn Madden, Spencer Madden, Gabriel Cornyn and Lucas Cornyn. She is further survived by many other family members and her furry companion, Sissy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Donald Tartamella in 1995; her son, Bruce Tartamella and son-in-law, James Mayo.