Stephen T. Patrou

January 30, 1958 - January 2, 2019

Stephen T. Patrou, age 60, died peacefully at his home in Orlando, Florida, on January 2, 2019, after a seven-and-a-half-year battle with Glioblastoma. Stephen was born January 30, 1958, in Harvey, Illinois. After graduating from Clarkstown South High School where he played varsity baseball and hockey. Stephen’s love of athletics was something he shared with his family. Whether it was cheering one of his teams or coaching his children’s many teams over the years, he loved sharing in sports with family. Stephen was the epitome of a jack-of-all-trades. Whether it was changing the oil in a car, laying tile, renovating an entire house, or later in life practicing massage therapy he always took great care in his work. Stephen is survived by his partner and best-friend, Donna Patrou; their precious children, sons, Justin Patrou, wife Jolene, Jordan Patrou, Beau Patrou, and daughter, Victoria Patrou; by his parents Theodore and Beverly Patrou, and by his siblings Tony Patrou, Tim Patrou, Kristine (Patrou) Garcia. Stephen will also be forever remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Stephen was predeceased by his sisters Deborah (Patrou) Feldbaumer and Kathryn Patrou. Those who so desire may make memorial donations in memory of Stephen to the American Brain Tumor Association, 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Ste 550 Chicago, IL 60631, https://www.abta.org.