Patricia (Trish) Mary (nee Garry) Schenck passed away peacefully on September 27, 2022 from complications of pulmonary arterial hypertension. Her beloved husband of 57 wonderful years, Charles Schenck, was by her side along with her children and siblings.
Trish was born in Garden City , New York to a large and loving family. She attended Garden City High School and furthered her education with a Bachelor’s Degree from Malloy University and a Master’s Degree from Hofstra University. She began her career teaching school, took time to raise her family and returned to teaching later in life. She was a constant learner, a voracious reader and was thrilled to teach and learn from others.
After raising her family in Garden City, Trish and Charlie relocated to homes in New Jersey, North Carolina, Illinois and then settling down for retirement in Sarasota, Florida. Trish forged a path of friendships wherever she went and never knew a stranger. Always a thoughtful, generous and sincere friend.
In her spare time, Trish could be found on the tennis court (Garden City Country Club Champ) or on the golf course. She was an avid and skilled golfer with 3 hole in one’s to her name- the most in the family!
She and Charlie enjoyed a sold group of longtime friends for dinner parties and adventurous European travels. Trish was a wonderful host and would effortlessly entertain, particularly on St Patrick’s Day. Her Irish soda bread was a hallmark treat.
Trish was happiest when with family. Whether at the beach or curled up with a cup of tea at home, she was always ready for a long chat and a kind word for her children and grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents, Patricia and Robert Garry and her sister and brother in law, Mary and Tom Thomson. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Charles Schenck and her siblings, Reverend Peter Garry, Margaret (Bill) Dueker, and William (Barbara) Garry. She also leaves behind her loving children Charles (Heather) Schenck, Peter (Beth) Schenck, Betsy (Tim) Kramer, and Peggy (Joe) Pospisil. She was a cherished Nana to Emily, Charlie, Lily and Sam Schenck, Meghan and Bobby Kramer, and Nick, Christopher and Grace Pospisil. She was also a loving Aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Friends and relatives may pay their respects at a Funeral Mass:
Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.
St. Jude Catholic Church
3930 17th Street
Sarasota, FL 34235
Internment to immediately follow
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children
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