Fred Greenfield

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           Mr. Fred Greenfield, age 77, of Daniels Way, Blairsville passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013 at North Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. He was born October 26, 1935 in Scranton, PA to the late Fred and Dorothy Saar Greenfield. Mr. Greenfield was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran and was a member of the American Legion. He moved here 3 years ago from Newnan, GA.

            Survivors include children, Douglas Greenfield of Blairsville, GA, Kim Ziegler of Charlotte, NC, Pam Greenfield of Binghamton, NY and Michelle Brady of Carrollton, GA, sister, Dorothy Biesecker of Orlando, FL, five grandchildren.

            No services are planned.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences to the family on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com

Frank Phillip Patti

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Mr. Frank Phillip Patti age 91 of Cavander Ridge Rd., Suches passed away on Friday March 1, 2013 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Patti was born on July 9, 1921 in Passic, NJ, the son of the late Frank Patti Sr. and the late Julia Maggio Patti. Frank was a veteran of the US Army of WWII. Franks first love was golf. He also enjoyed swimming, shooting pool, exercising daily and riding his bike. He also loved Florida. He was a loving father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Weiler Patti in 1995, a daughter, Linda Griffths in 2006 and by two sisters, Deloris Lipay and Lena Patrick and one brother, Joseph Patti. Mr. Patti was of the Catholic faith.

Surviving Mr. Patti are one daughter and son in law, Julie and Bill Haggas of Suches, one sister, Ann Sarich of Toms River, NJ., four grandchildren, Shannon Tilton, Clint Tilton, David Griffiths and Kristie Kirstein, eight great grandchildren, Benny, Daniell, Erica, Camyrn, Kaly, Kevin, Alex and Kasey, many other relatives and friends also survive.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Florida and interment will follow in the Fern Hill Cemetery in Stuart, FL. where Mr. Patti will rest next to his beloved wife Barbara. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Mr. Patti.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com

Donald Campbell Breslin

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           Mr. Donald Campbell Breslin, age 79, of Nottely Shores West, Blairsville passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013 at his home following an extended illness. He was born November 22, 1933 in Redbank, NJ to the late Arthur and Carolyn Macneir Breslin. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Mr. Breslin moved to this area 22 years ago from Falls Church, VA. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, past President of St. Vincent de Paul, Vice President of IBM Manassas Employee Federal Credit Union and past President of Enchanted Valley Squares. He was an avid bowler and stained glass maker and loved sailing. Mr. Breslin was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

            Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Marge Breslin of Blairsville, children, Jim and Lisa Breslin of Westminister, MD, Maureen and Jamie Butler of Spotsylvania, VA, Cathy and Jim DeFelice of Beaver Falls, PA, Donna and Marc Ryan of Land O’ Lakes, FL, Dan and Kristin Breslin of Powhatan, VA and Michael and Danielle Breslin of Holly Springs, NC, sister, Patricia Miller of Pompano Beach, FL, eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild, several nieces and nephews.

            A Mass will be held Friday, March 8, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Father Richard Wise and Father Liam Nguyen officiating. Music will be by Ron Gaucher. Interment will be in St. Clare’s Haven Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary service at 7:00 p.m. with Deacon Larry officiating. In lieu of flowers make memorial contributions to St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Francsis of Assisi Catholic Church.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences to the family on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com

Jack Brown

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           Mr. Jack Brown, age 68, of Crabapple RD, Blairsville passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013 at Clay County Care Center following an extended illness. He was born November 7, 1944 in Blairsville, GA to the late Johnny and Helen Collins Brown. Jack loved to work and watch sports. He worked at Georgia Boot over 20 years and Arbor Acres over 20 years. Jack was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Faith Tabernacle Church.

            Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Norma Brown of Blairsville, daughter Rena Brown of Blairsville, step-son, Jason and Tiffany Martin of Blairsville, sisters, Gwen Odom and Rachel and Charles Brackett both of Blairsville, brothers, Dale and Cathy Brown of Gainesville and Chris and Ida Brown of Dahlonega.

            Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 3013 at Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Dyer officiating. Music will be by Lewis and Olene Dyer and Ladies of Faith Tabernacle. Pallbearers will be Roy Guffey, Samuel Guffey, David Jones, Logan Beard, Curtis Brown and Loy Cook. Interment will follow in Old Liberty Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers make contributions to help defray expenses.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences to the family on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com