Patricia Ruth Tornatore

August 3, 1931 - September 22, 2020

Patricia Ruth Tornatore, 89, of Evansville, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Columbia Healthcare. She was born August 3, 1931 in Evansville, to the late Edwin B. and Mamie (Hoover) Bender. Patricia was a graduate of St. Benedict Grade School and Memorial High School. She was first employed at Mesker Steel where she worked for 19 years. Patricia enjoyed working at the Executive Inn where she was known as the “best waitress in town.” Patricia also worked at Libs in the wholesale candy department. She was a member of St. Benedict Cathedral. Patricia enjoyed her grandchildren, gardening and her dogs, Bailey and Brandy. Patricia is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Gregory Joseph and Diana Tornatore; grandchildren, Joseph Tornatore (fiancée, Taryn) and Kimberly Tornatore; two great grandchildren, Max and Scarlett Tornatore; nephews, Michael Scarpa and Tony Scarpa. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Jo Scarpa. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2020 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Avenue. Graveside services will begin at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Cemetery, 2500 Mesker Park Drive. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vanderburgh County Humane Society, P.O. Box 6711, Evansville, IN 47719-6711. Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.