Emery "Madiba" Patitu's obituary , Passed away on April 22, 2025 in Marion, Ohio

Emery "Madiba" Patitu

May 8, 2001 - April 22, 2025 (23 years old)

Marion, Ohio

Emery "Madiba" Patitu's obituary , Passed away on April 22, 2025 in Marion, Ohio

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rutherford Funeral Homes & Crematories

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Emery "Madiba" Patitu

May 8, 2001 - April 22, 2025 (23 years old)

Marion, Ohio

Emery Patitu Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 22, 2025, at the age of 23, Emery Patitu (Marion, Ohio) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the vast expanse of eternity, may Emery find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.

He is survived by: his parents, Anthony Ephraim Patitu and Carol Logan Patitu; his brother Anthony Patitu, II; and his grandmother Julia Logan. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation was held on Sunday, April 27th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Rutherford Funeral Home (450 W Olentangy St, Powell, OH 43065). A funeral service was held on Monday, April 28th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Powell United Methodist Church (825 E Olentangy St, Powell, OH 43065). A burial was held on Monday, April 28th 2025 at 2:30 PM at the Marion Cemetery (620 Delaware Ave, Marion, OH 43302).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rutherford Funeral Homes & Crematories



Sun

Apr 27

Visitation

Rutherford Funeral Home
450 W Olentangy St, Powell, OH 43065

Mon

Apr 28

Funeral service

Powell United Methodist Church
825 E Olentangy St, Powell, OH 43065

Mon

Apr 28

Burial

Marion Cemetery
620 Delaware Ave, Marion, OH 43302

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April 28, 2025

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“Our hearts are with the Patitu family. It’s comforting knowing that God is close to the broken-hearted.”


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