Patricia Sabocsik

     Patricia M. Sabocsik (Pat) passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Jenners Pond Assisted Living Community. She was born in Stamford, Connecticut to the late Patsy and Jennie (Longo) Verrico. 

     Pat graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1960 and met her husband, Mike, while they both worked at Lancaster Tool & Die. Mike and Pat raised their two daughters in Toughkenamon, Pennsylvania. Together, Mike and Pat were both very instrumental in St. Gabriel's Parish and participated in many committees, especially the building of the new church.

     Pat recently resided at Jenners Pond Assisted Living community; to those at Jenners Pond, Pat was affectionately known as “Ms. Pat”. During her time at Jenners Pond, her willingness to always help others never stopped. Even if it meant chatting, consoling or sharing some snacks with the other residents, her selfless demeanor never changed and she never, ever complained. She always made sure that the staff had plenty of snacks and candy and was very appreciative for all that they did for her. She even shared some of her favorite recipes with them!

      She participated in all activities (thank you Activities Staff) at Jenners Pond especially cooking, chimes, bingo, Jeopardy and canasta (where everyone would want to be her partner). She had daily physical therapy with her favorite therapist and friend, Kyle.

      Pat had many hobbies that made her happy, especially knitting over 200 Christmas stockings for family and friends, annual trips to Ocean City, Maryland, with her husband, Mike, girls trips with her daughters to the Bahamas and Cancun, shopping for bargains with her sister, Gerri, trips to Delaware Park with the two Linda’s, summer trips to Connecticut, couponing with Barbara, dinners with Mike, Ernie and Judy, and cheering on the Phillies and Eagles. Pat loved to do the Sunday paper crossword puzzles (after she cut her coupons) and was an avid Scrabble player; no one could beat her!! Pat was a member of the choir at St. Gabriel's Church and along with her and her daughters, organized the desserts for their annual Spaghetti Dinner. Pat spent a lot of time in the kitchen and loved to cook and bake and always wanted to make sure that everyone had something good to eat. Christmas Eve dinner with the "seven fishes" was one of Pat's favorite holidays with her extended family; this is a holiday tradition that her daughters and grandchildren will carry on in her memory.

      While Pat was passionate about all of these things, nothing was more important to her than her family and friends.

      Pat is preceded in death by her husband, Michael, who passed away in 2018 after 54 years of marriage. She is survived by her two daughters, Michelle Murphy and her husband Ashley, and Melissa Maule and her husband Frank. Pat had two grandchildren to whom she shared a very special bond, Ian Murphy and his wife, Mandi and Nicholas Murphy. Pat was also Great Grandma to Ian “Michael” Murphy, Jr.

      Pat is also survived by her sister, Gerri Weaver, her husband Ron, her nephew, Ron Weaver and family. Pat had many other family members and close friends who she loved and adored.

      Pat’s daughters would like to graciously thank the staff at Jenner’s Pond (Rustin Residence), who we consider part of our family, Willow Tree Hospice, Dr. Joseph Handler, and Carin Bonifacino (Grieco Funeral Home) for the tremendous care that was provided to their Mom. A special thank you to all the family and friends who visited or sent cards to Ms. Pat.

      Mom, our hearts are heavy, but we know that you are finally at peace. You are and will always be our hero.

      In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Christiana Care Parkinson’s Research (giving.christianacare.org and select “Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder”) or to the Jenner’s Pond Council Holiday Fund (c/o Mandy Stauffer, Jenners Pond, 2000 Greenbriar Lane, West Grove, PA 19390). In Pat's memory, please consider an act of kindness to someone in need.

     You are invited to visit with Pat's family and friends from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm on Friday, December 13, 2024 at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother, 8910 Gap Newport Pike, Avondale, PA 19311. Her funeral mass will take place at 12:00 pm.  Interment will follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery, 460 North Union Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348.  

     Arrangements are by Matthew Grieco of Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (484-734-8100) of Kennett Square, PA. To view Pat's online obituary, please visit www.griecofunerals.com