Cruise, Patricia C. (Bellini) of Cincinnati OH, Chagrin Falls, OH and a native of Boston, MA. died January 5, 2021, born in 1932 to Ursula C. Bellini and Joseph A. Bellini. She is survived by her husband Francis A. of 66 years and four children: daughter Patricia A. Cruise SC, Cincinnati OH, sons Lawrence (Sarah) of Bluffton SC, Richard (Lisa) of Johns Creek GA, and Jack (Jenny) of Denham Springs LA, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren and five siblings: Francis X. of Gloucester MA, Paul X. of Brecksville, OH, Elizabeth M. (deceased) John E.(deceased) and Joseph V. (deceased).Pat was a graduate of Regis College and Tufts University. She was a lifelong teacher and finished her career as an adjunct English Professor at the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College. She had a great love for people, reading, history and nightly Jeopardy! all of which gave her great energy. There was always a stack of daily papers and book or two in some stage of reading at her home. She had numerous Wall Street Journal letters to the editor published over the years where she was recognized for connecting history to current events.Private family services. A memorial Mass will be announced for a later date. Donations in her memory can be made to: Healthy Moms & Babes 2270 Banning Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236.