Anthony F. Patterson, Sr. is the nineteenth child of Rev. Isaac N. Patterson, III & Mary J. Patterson. He grew up in a modest home in Yeadon Pennsylvania with many of his older brothers & sisters. Receiving boundless amounts of nurturing and inspiration from his older siblings, he soon realized a strong commitment to work.
Anthony is a 1985 graduate of Cheyney University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing.
In 2018, he joined the Nile Swim Club of Yeadon Board, and in 2019, he became Nile Board President. Under his leadership, the membership has grown from 75 members to over 1300 members.
He along with his board have implemented many great programs, such as, No Child Will Drown In Our Town, where we provide free swimming lessons to children all summer long. We also provide free swimming to adults, as well. Our team has implemented Water Aerobics, Nile Swim Team and Dive Team, Senior Optimal Wellness program, Children’s Health Fair, Youth Basketball League, Nile Tennis Academy, just to name a few.
When Anthony isn’t lending a hand to serve the Nile Swim Club of Yeadon, his community or selling real estate, he is doing what he loves best, spending time with his wife Lori and his son, Anthony, Jr.
Anthony and his wife Lori reside in the Wynnfield section of Philadelphia.