GlobeNewswire Inc | Sep 24, 2021 09:00AM EDT

September 24, 2021

STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patriot National Bancorp, Inc. (Patriot, Bancorp or the Company) (NASDAQ: PNBK), the parent company of Patriot Bank, N.A. (the Bank), today announced the passing of Raymond B. Smyth on September 22, 2021 who had been battling a severe illness. Mr. Smyth had proudly served as a longstanding Director of Patriot Bank since 2008.

Ray was a well-known and lifelong resident of Stamford where he grew up on the South End with his family. He is a retired partner from the local accounting firm Masotti & Masotti where he worked for nearly 40 years. He was actively involved in the Stamford community as former President and Treasurer of the Kiwanis Club, volunteer positions with both the American Little League and Youth Basketball, a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 25 years, and Board Member at Trinity Catholic High School.

Patriots fellow directors and its entire staff express deepest condolences to his family and honor Ray for his invaluable contribution to Patriot and the community.

Contacts: Patriot Bank, N.A. Robert Russell Michael Carrazza900 Bedford Street President and CEO ChairmanStamford, CT 06901 203-252-5954 203-251-8230www.BankPatriot.com