Dr. Patrick Joseph DiVietri

Dr. Patrick Joseph DiVietri, (76), beloved father of Patrick DiVietri (41) and John-Robert DiVietri (38), of Manassas Virginia, was surrounded by family as he went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 19, 2024. He died as he lived, desiring to do the Will of God first and always. Patrick was born on March 3, 1948, in Jackson, Michigan, the fifth child of loving parents, the late Margaret Marie and Patrick Annunzio DiVietri. He treasured growing up in Jackson, and was doted on by his siblings as the baby of the family. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School in Jackson in 1966, he left home to begin his adventures that would take him all across the country. Patrick began his adult life as a musician. He was a Grammy nominated composer and musician for his Partita Teresiana about the life of St. Teresa of Avila. One of the greatest honors of his life was to be able to perform the Partita live for 10,000 people in Rome in front of Saint John Paul the II for the 400th year anniversary of St. Teresa’s death. He was a member of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites and served for several years as their formation leader. After receiving his Ph.D., he became a Pastoral Counselor and a professor of Philosophy, Theology, and Psychology. A gifted lecturer, he loved sharing his knowledge and insights with his students. He has published writings in the Vatican library about family life and was the Executive Director of the Family Life Institute in Manassas, VA. Patrick was a family man. He and Mary Frances had just celebrated their 42nd year of marriage on July 3rd. He was extremely proud of his sons Patrick and John-Robert. Patrick was a gifted chef who loved to make a meal to share with family and friends. He was always quick to laugh and loved to tell stories. Patrick was preceded in death by his parents Margaret and Patrick DiVietri, his sister Maria Spadefore, his brothers James Joseph DiVietri and Rocco Joseph DiVietri, and his daughters Margaret Mary and Annamarie DiVietri. He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances, sons Patrick (Natalie) DiVietri of Pittsburgh, PA, John-Robert DiVietri of Manassas, VA, his brother Joseph DiVietri of Jackson, MI, his nieces; Margaret Mary, Christine, Vicki, Tina, Chantel, Raquel, Kimerly Ann, Debra, Michelle, Danielle, and nephews; Rocco, Patrick James, James Joseph, Derek, Peter, Joseph Robert Patrick, his four grandchildren Connor, Matthew, James, Eliana, and many students, clients, and friends who will miss him dearly. All are welcome to celebrate the life of Dr. DiVietri. The viewing will take place on Tuesday, July 30th from 6-8 p.m. at Pierce Funeral Homes (9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA). A Catholic funeral mass will be offered on Wednesday, July 31st at 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church (6720 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA ) with interment to follow at Quantico National Cemetery (18424 Joplin Road, Triangle, VA). A reception is to be held after interment at Seton High School (9314 Maple Street, Manassas, VA). Let nothing disturb you, Let nothing frighten you, All things are passing; God only is changeless. Patience gains all things. Who has God wants nothing. God alone suffices. -St. Teresa of Avila St. Teresa’s Bookmark

Dr. Patrick Joseph DiVietri

March 3, 1948 - July 20, 2024