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Patchogue Cat Is Ring Bearer

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Phatie, 14 of Patchogue, served as the ring boy in owner Josette Gutierrez's wedding in 2004.

Gutierrez said that a special cart was made for Phatie to help him serve the ring bearer duties.

"I made him a cart that he sat on while my sister-in-law (Caroline, age 9) pushed him," Gutierrez said.

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Unfortunately Gutierrez said that Phatie passed away last summer, but she has wonderful memories of her cat during several special milestones.

"He was there for my wedding and birth of my daughter and stood beside me all the way," Gutierrez said of Phatie.

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