Patricia Lees Matone, married 69 years to John J. Matone Jr (deceased October 10, 2022). Married in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after a 3-year courtship. Afterwards moved to Florida, North Carolina and finally back to Florida again. Together they explored the USA and enjoyed many cruises abroad. Raising three daughters; JoAnn Matone (Dean Buchenauer), Terri Hertz (David), and Donna Davis (Michael). The grandchildren; Eric, Alex, Jacob, John, Stephanie and Corrine live in North Carolina and California. The family grew with the addition of six great-grandchildren; Dani, John, Kaylee, Conner, Madelyn and Michaela.