A Celebration of Life for Patricia “Patti” Howard

Join us on Sunday, May 17th as we gather at the MDI to celebrate the life of Patricia Patti Howard  adored and loved by her family, friends, staff, and the community she helped shape for more than two decades. Patti was the constant that made our drive-in home. Our staff grew up with her at the helm. Generations of families heard her voice reminding them to honk those horns and turn off their lights. She was leadership, laughter, strength, and steady love  often all at once. An animal lover through and through, Patti leaves behind her beloved puppies. In her honor, we welcome you to bring your pets to the celebration. She would have absolutely loved to see them soaking up the love right alongside all of us.Patti was an avid Buffalo Bills fan  and we know shell still be rooting for her boys to make it to the Super Bowl. She loved traveling to warm places, family and friends by her side, with a delicious umbrella drink in hand. We encourage you to wear your Bills swag, add a lei or two, and celebrate her vibrant spirit.She always had a home remedy for whatever ailed you. By the end of your shift, 9 times out of 10, you were feeling better  or at least knew exactly what to do when you got home. She shared the drive-in life with her daughters, her grandkids, and even some of your babies. There were countless nights she managed the snack bar with a customers little one on her hip, keeping them happy while the popcorn kept flowing. Event Details & Timeline6:30 PM  Gates open for mingling and celebrating (no charge for admission)6:307:45 PM  Concession Central open with your drive-in favorites, plus Pattis favorite tunes playing from a playlist. 7:45 PM  Dedication and naming of our projection booth to Pattis Booth  where blood, sweat, and tears were shared bringing movies to the big screen, from the days of splicing film on trays bigger than she was to conquering the digital age8:008:15 PM  Photo slideshow and eulogy8:15 PM  Showtime: Night of the Livi