Arthur L. Patrei, 74 of Liverpool, NY passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024. Arthur was born in Ilion, NY on July 20, 1949, the son of the late Louis and Viola Patrei.

He graduated from Ilion Central High School in 1967 and was a player on the varsity football team. He continued his education attending Albany Business College and Southern New Hampshire University, receiving a BA in business in 1971. After college, Art was employed at Marine Midland Bank in Syracuse, NY and eventually retired as an award-winning Regional Sales Manager for Primus, a division of Ford Motor Credit.

After moving to Canastota, NY, Art was a Pop Warner football coach and was part of a Championship team. Art then became a high school football official. He continued to share his love of the sport with the youth of the community. It wasn't uncommon to see Art gathering the local kids for a weekend game in the snow. He had great appreciation and knowledge of the game. Art was a big fan of Syracuse University sports, especially football. From the NFL draft to the end of the season, he was an expert and loved all aspects of the game.

Art enjoyed spending time with his family most, and always had a way to make them laugh. He loved his grandchildren dearly and was very proud of their accomplishments. His love, strength, advice and encouragement always motivated his children and grandchildren to succeed. Arthur will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him. He is predeceased by his parents, Louis and Viola Patrei, brother, Samuel Patrei, and in-laws, William and Marian Howard. Arthur was previously married to the former Priscilla Byrnes of Ilion, NY.

Arthur is survived by his wife, Karen, two daughters; Janine (Michael) Fitzgerald of Binghamton and Kassi (Derik) Tolone of Ridgeland, SC. his son, Ryan (Gina) Patrei of Rochester, his beloved grandchildren; Grace Fitzgerald, Maggie Fitzgerald, Ryan Samuel Patrei and Jake Patrei, his favorite dogs, Maggie and Rocky, a brother, Louis (Suzanne) Patrei of Clinton, NY and several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 11:00 am at Pope John Paul XXIII Roman Catholic Church, 8290 Soule Road, Liverpool, NY 13090.  The Rite of Committal and burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

Please sign the Maurer Funeral Home on-line guest book for Arthur to express your condolences to his family.