Patricia "Patty" Cole Ciampi Suitt, 80, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, peacefully at home in Needville, TX, surrounded by her family and friends.

She was born April 30, 1944 in Sumter, South Carolina, a daughter to the late Fred and Lillian Cole.

Patty retired from Rice University after 30 years of service. Patty loved road trips with her best friends, spending time with her children and grandchildren, taking cruises, playing bridge, and singing in the church choir.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Eleanor, Jo Anne, Rose, Marguerite, and Freddy.

Surviving Patty are her sons and their families, Arthur Ciampi of Houston, Patrick and Veleka, Victoria, Nikolas, and Isabella Ciampi of Round Rock, and William and Savannah, and Kove Suitt of Needville, along with several cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Services will be held Monday, July 29, 2024, at 11 AM at St Paul's Presbyterian Church, 9122 Church Street, Needville, TX 77461, with Pastor Nora Fitch officiating.

Personal condolences may be sent to the family at www.garmanycarden.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.