originally posted on 9/11/2020 12:36:28 PM
Photo: Patti DeBlasi. View full-sized image.
Patti DeBlasi passed away in July 2020. She was the daughter of John and Marguerite Martin and lived in Texas for 45 years.
Patti joined ACE in 1996 and enjoyed the many events ACE South Central hosted each year. She always tried to get to Lone Star Coasterthon each year if she could. She loved meeting all the fun characters in our club at all the events.
Her all-time favorite coaster opportunity was attending the media day for Titan at Six Flags Over Texas. We stayed nearby as she had to go to work later that day. ACE members kept the trains full all morning for news reporters.
Titan wound up being her favorite roller coaster.
Patti had dealt with some health issues but finally passed owing to chronic lung issues.
She was my lifelong partner in life for 26 years. One of my most cherished times with her was our first cruise.
I will miss her smile, friendship and companionship very much.
— Jim Olson
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