Claudia Patino

Tarlow

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Claudia Patino Tarlow was born in Buenaventura, Colombia on July 26, 1974 and lived a life of love, motivation, and pure joy every chance she could get. Claudia Patino Tarlow was deeply passionate about several things, her wife, her son, her friends and the community of which she became such an integral member of for so many years. Claudia developed a true passion for the sea when she studied Marine Biology in Fort Lauderdale, where she also spent time scuba diving with her wife, Wendy.

After moving out to Sag Harbor and welcoming her son, life tested her ability to overcome the most challenging obstacle, when her wife was diagnosed with cancer. She cared for Wendy with unwavering love and support, all while helping to raise their son. Even during the most difficult times,  Claudia was determined to stay connected to the water and discovered stand up paddle boarding and surfing on the East End, falling even more in love with the water. For many years, she's been a beloved member of the surf community and was also one of the first members of East Hampton Village Ocean Rescue. She truly lived her life with the strongest desire to find joy in all she did. She was a  remarkable artist, who was able to create masterpieces from driftwood and was also able to capture the most poignant photographs  of nature, animals, and her family. She leaves behind a son, Logan, who shares a similar passion for the world around him. She also leaves behind a dedicated wife of 22 years, Wendy, who stood by her and cared for her even during the most difficult hours. Claudia earned her angel wings at the end of a long battle with Huntington's Disease on the evening of January 10th, 2025, surrounded by those who loved her the most.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to hdsa.org/teamtarlow