Date Of Birth: August 13, 1960
Date Of Death: June 22, 2011
Patricia Mary “Patty� Scanlon, 50, passed away June 22, 2011.
She was born August 13, 1960 in Indianapolis, the daughter of Marguerite and William Scanlon.
She had an infectious laugh, and was innovative in pet-assisted play therapy. She taught us a lot about living, and about dying. She was a licensed clinical social worker and a registered play therapy supervisor. Patty served as an officer on the board of the Indiana and National Ass’n of Play Therapy Boards.
Patty is survived by her husband, Vince Failla; her parents; children/dogs, Shiva, Erin, Plato, and Kali; sisters, Susan (Jim) Drinks and Catherine (Henri) Bonne; nieces, Elizabeth Bonne, Emily Drinks; and nephews, Ben Bonne, Jimmy and David Drinks.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Harry W. Moore Funeral Care and Crematory, 8151 Allisonville Rd. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Association for Play Therapy Research Fund, 3198 Willow Ave., Ste. 110, Clovis, CA 93612.
Bill Burns CAE says
The Association for Play Therapy offers its heartfelt sympathies to husband Vince and her family and friends. Patty was a highly effective member of our board of directors. Her previous service was equally distinguished, i.e. former Indiana APT president, leadership academy graduate, former chair of two committees, and former member of three other committees. Her smile, laugh, and balanced perspective were infectious. She was a star whose light thankfully shined upon all of us!
Kevin Akamu says
Patty was a miracle in our life. Her patience, guidance and pure love for the children – and families – with whom she helped will live on as a legacy forever. I have never known anyone who loved her dogs like she did as well. We are eternally grateful for the gift she was to our family and are better people for knowing her. My sincere sympathy. Thanks for sharing her with us. She will be missed.
Sonny Powell says
I’m so sorry to hear that Patty has died. It is difficult to put my feelings right now into words. Been thinking of you in your sorrow and wishing you all the strength in the days ahead. with sincere Sympathy, Sonny
Michelle Freeman says
Dear Vince, I am deeply sorry to hear of Patty’s passing. She was a wonderful teacher and a cherished friend. My heartfelt sympathies are with you at this time.
Dorothy and Cleve Francoeur says
We wish to extend our sorrow to the family.
Katherine Winchester says
So saddened to hear of her passing. Vince – my thoughts are with you and the family. Katherine
Laura gordon says
I felt so often that Patty had saved my life, and then I was helpless to return the favor. I spent last week by the sea, and I thought of her the whole time. She loved the ocean! This kept coming to me, after having seen it in her office somewhere: “The cure for anything is salt water – sweat, tears, or the sea.” Vince and family are continually in my prayers.