Today we gather to honor and celebrate the beautiful life of Patricia Marangio - our beloved Pat -- who passed peacefully into God's loving hands on February 22, 2026. at the age of 77.

Pat's life was defined by love. She was a devoted mother, a caring sister and a proud and adoring grandmother. Her family was her heart and her greatest joy. To her son Chris, she was a steady source of strength, wisdom, and unconditional love. To her siblings, Annette and Frank, she was not only family, but a lifelong friend. And to her precious granddaughter Chayna, she was a guiding light - someone whose love will forever be a part of who she becomes. Pat had a remarkable ability to make people feel seen and valued. During her successful career with Walgreens, she did more than build a profession - she built lasting friendships. The bonds she formed were not simply those of coworkers, but of chosen family. Her kindness, loyalty, and genuine spirit left an imprint on everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Her compassion extended far beyond people. Pat had a special tenderness for her beloved dogs, who were her cherished companions and constant comfort. They brought her joy, and she gave so freely to others.

What made Pat truly extraordinary was her heart. She loved deeply. She forgave easily. She showed up when it mattered. Her presence was steady and reassuring, her laughter warm, her embrace a safe place. She taught us - not with grand speeches, but through daily example - the meaning loyalty, compassion, and quiet strength. Though we grieve her passing, we also give thanks. We give thanks for the 77 years of love she shared, for the memories that will forever live in our hearts, and for the legacy she leaves behind in her family.

Pat has now found eternal peace. We take comfort in knowing she has been welcomed into God's loving embrace, reunited with those who have gone before her, and freed from pain and worry. Her love does not end here - it lives on in Chris, in Annette and Frank, in Chayna, and in every life she touched.

May we honor her by loving one another a little more generously, by showing compassion more freely, and by remembering that the smallest acts of kindness can leave the deepest marks. Rest in peace, Dear Mom & Pat. You were deeply loved. You will be forever missed!!!