Ferdinand Patterson was born on May 7, 1939 to the late Cicro and Margurite Patterson. His parents had a total of six children, Sarah, Vivian, King, the late James and Roosevelt Patterson. Mr. Patterson attended McDonogh 35 High School but eventually quit in order to get a job to assist his mother financially in caring for their family. He had a great love for music, which lasted throughout his life. Mr. Patterson met the love of his life Rosemary and to this union two sons were born, Ferdinand and Erroll. Together they raised a total of six children, which included his stepdaughters, Darlene, Shalanda, Shelita and the late Laura Ann. Mr. Patterson was employed by American Bank and Trust along with several other jobs until his retirement. He was a good man, well known in his community in which he lived and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He leaves to cherish his memory his life long love, Rosemary; two sons, Ferdinand and Erroll, along with their wives Deborah and Lydia; stepdaughters, Darlene and her children, Shalanda and her children, Shelita and her children; two grandchildren, Deionna and Erroll, Jr.; three siblings, Sarah, Vivian and King. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Funeral Service honoring the life of Mr. Ferdinand Patterson will be held in the Chapel of Charbonnet Labat Glapion Funeral Home, 1615 St. Philip Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 10 AM. AS MANDATED BY THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, DUE TO THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC, ATTENDEES ARE LIMITED. EVERYONE IN ATTENDANCE WILL BE REQUIRED TO ADHERE TO ALL RESTRICTIONS. YOU MUST WEAR A MASK AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING. STRICTLY ENFORCED.Interment Providence Memorial Park. Visitation 9 AM IN THE CHAPEL.