She worked for Allegheny Airlines where she met Bob Silwanicz and married in August 1955. She is predeceased by her husband, Robert; daughter, Karen Wiebe; sister, Jeanne Blaylock. Patricia is survived by son, Bryan (Debbie); daughters, Susan (Bill), and Leslie (Ed); grandchildren, Craig, Dawn, Danielle, Bryan Jr., Christina and Stacey; two great grandchildren, Kelsey and Chloe.
She was involved in several organizations Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Little League Football, Baseball, and Junior Golf. She worked for the PGA & LPGA tournaments for years. Patricia belonged to American Legion Post 142.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Kraeer Funeral Home, 200 West Copans Road, Pompano Beach. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 11:30 a.m.(arrive at 11:20 a.m.) at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, 731 N Ocean Blvd, Pompano Beach. Following the Mass, a Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Galuppi’s,1103 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach .
In lieu of flowers, donations are welcomed to the American Cancer Society and/or American Heart Association.