In Memoriam: Vanessa Patterson
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It is with heavy hearts that VTCA wishes to inform the membership that Vanessa Patterson passed away on February 8, 2023.
Vanessa was the Executive Director of Richmond Area Municipal Contractors Association and Precast Concrete Association of Virginia.
Vanessa was born April 3, 1968 in Orange, Texas. Early in life, her family moved to Pittsburgh where she grew up. She graduated from Sewickley Academy and created lasting memories with family and friends. Known as "Steeler" lady, she was a life-long Pittsburgh Steelers fan; claiming it was a mostly tortured experience. She moved west for college, attending University of California, Irvine where she first met Pete. In 1996, she relocated from Southern California to Richmond, Virginia to further pursue career opportunities and be closer to family.
She is survived by her long-time partner, Pete; and sons, Carter and Graydon. She is also survived by her brother, Alex Taylor, his wife, Natalie and their sons, Brian and Nick of Ben Avon, Pa., and best friend, Tarah Williams, her husband, Dave and her son, Christian Carlow.
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