Patricia A. Zobel

Patricia A. Zobel 1937-2017 Patricia (Pat) Zobel, of Great Kills, Staten Island, NY, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 3, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Hibbing, MN, April 16, 1937, daughter of the late Katherine and Daniel Javor, she had resided in Great Kills for the past forty-four years. After graduating from Hibbing High School (MN), Pat moved to Chicago, IL where she met the love of her life, Chuck. It was love at first sight and they were a match made in heaven. The two were a team, and defined what a true partnership is and should be; they were loving and loyal to each other, and Chuck took care of Pat every moment of each day as she battled Alzheimer's disease during the last few years. After moving from Chicago to Brooklyn, NY in 1962, Pat worked for American Paper Institute for many years before moving to Staten Island in 1973. While working a full-time job, she graduated from the College of Staten Island with a degree in accounting. And in 2003, Pat retired from the New York State Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities. A longtime communicant of the Church of the Holy Child, Pat's faith was unwavering. She leaned on her faith during the initial stages of her illness and it brought her comfort to know that she didn't walk alone. A natural in her matriarchal role, Pat enjoyed hosting many holidays and parties for family and friends. Christmas was her favorite. "The more people in the house, the better," she was often heard saying. In addition to her loving and devoted husband of fifty-five years, Pat is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Patrick Moran; herbrother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Lori Javor; her brother-in-law, Richard Zobel; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Eileen and Louis Grasso; many nieces and nephews; her beloved dogs, Smitty and Caelan; and her "one and only" granddog, Lucy. The family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation for all the expressions of love that have been shown. Additionally, they would like to thank the compassionate staff of Visiting Nurse Service of New Yorkin making the last few weeks of Pat's life as comfortable as possible. Private funeral services were under the care and direction of John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Pat's name may be made to any charity devoted to the awareness and research of Alzheimer's disease.