Patsy Freeman “Patti” Mancini passed away peacefully on Aug. 14 in Thousand Oaks, California, at the age of 86.
Mancini had a pioneering career as the first female vice president at Rockwell International. She received numerous awards from NASA. She also served on various boards unrelated to aeronautics, including the California Horse Racing Board.
As a racing commissioner, she actively sought to reform medication regulations during nearly six years of service on the Board, from September 1980 to March 1986. Her colleagues on the Board elected her vice chairman, an indication of their great respect.
She is survived by her son, William Mancini, and his wife, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Memorial donations can be made to the Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Foundation and the Rocket Center Foundation.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends and Patti Mancini.
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