When Patricia Lynn Schwartz walked into the room, those in her company felt energy, an enthusiastic spontaneity. This was just one example of who Patricia was and how she impacted those around her. Patricia was a clever and gregarious person who always sought out the finest attributes in other people. It was as if Patricia wanted to share all of their experiences, revel in their lives and celebrate their discoveries. Patricia was tireless and had boundless enthusiasm that would serve her well throughout her life.
Patricia was born on April 20, 1953 at Muhlenberg Hospital. In Plainfield, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Marian and Philip Schwartz. Patricia was raised in Somerset, New Jersey and Lauderhill, Florida. Always at the ready with a good joke, she grew up to be quite a humorous person. While some who knew Patricia might describe her as an idealist, her friends and family understood well that Patricia was always in pursuit of life’s endless possibilities and opportunities available to her.
Patricia was raised with four siblings. She had two older sisters, Renee and Laura, one younger sister, Barbara and one younger brother, Robert. Patricia was very accepting and supportive of her family. She was perceived as the central person in her family in terms of keeping communication open between the family members. Whenever discord or tension arose within the home, Patricia was typically the member who brought about resolution and harmony. These traits served Patricia well in her adult life and, along with her wit, outgoing personality, and understanding of others, drew the admiration of many who knew her.
As a young girl, Patricia was able to empathize and identify with a vast array of people and personality types. This quality drew her into a diverse group of friends and acquaintances. Patricia was intelligent and had little trouble getting along with her peers. She was almost always the first to jump in when it came to playing games or participating in other childhood activities. Patricia took part in Basketball, Field Hockey, Baseball and Kickball. She was a Brownie and a Girl Scout. In her spare time she liked drawing and creating fashions for women's clothes and she constantly sang, "Everything's coming up roses"! Patricia's memorable achievements included a singing audition with her sisters for the Ted Mack Amateur Hour. Patricia had the ability to find amusement with almost any activity she and the many childhood friends she shared might discover.
During her high school years, Patricia responded enthusiastically to any new project and was regularly in search of one adventure after another. She graduated from Franklin High School in 1971. Patricia was a very good student, and generally did well in her courses. Patricia absorbed as much as she could from all of her teachers and was consistently able to tackle conceptual and abstract problems, using her imagination to master her assignments. For Patricia, school often became just an extension of playtime, thanks to her ability to turn just about anything into a game. Classmates considered Patricia a good listener, knowing that when necessary, they could go to her to discuss just about anything. Her favorite class in high school was U.S. History. The teacher she enjoyed learning from the most was Colonel Bradley. Patricia formed a coalition group of Black and White students, uniting them to fight race discrimination. "United & Combined as One" was the name of the group.
Patricia did well in college, as a result of her comfort level with tackling new theories and her love of learning. She earned her Degree in Nursing. Her favorite courses were Chemistry and Biology. Patricia was very adaptable, a quality that helped her make the transition from high school to college with little difficulty. As a result, Patricia's problem solving skills and thirst for new knowledge almost guaranteed that she enjoyed virtually every class she took. Patricia was always in quest of new things to learn and experience
With a talent for making acquaintances easily which in turn brought her an endless stream of friends, Patricia was very sociable and could blend without effort into any social group. Assertive and outgoing, Patricia was easy to know and demonstrated a deep concern for others. She always seemed aware of what was going on with people around her and throughout her life she made many, many friends. While growing up, some of her best friends were Barbara Burke, Nancy Gilbert, Rita Sokoloski, Colleen O'Leary and Donnie Kozelek. Later in life, she considered her High School friends, Barbara B., Nancy G., Rita S., Colleen O., and Donnie K. As her best & closest friends.
Patricia was uplifted by new ideas and was excited by life’s possibilities, traits that made her an exceptional worker. Her primary occupation was a Nurse. She was employed at Florida Medical Center. Patricia was enterprising, inventive and working against deadlines seemed to energize her. Patricia had the uncanny ability to identify a win/win solution to just about any problem, possibly because of her gift for insight. Patricia's fellow workers saw her as a supporter and a mentor.
Because Patricia loved to have a broad variety of activities in her life, she took advantage of the opportunity to pursue numerous hobbies. Her favorite pursuits were drawing, writing and watching scary movies. Patricia had a knack for being able to multi-task in order to create time for all of her favorite pastimes. However, Patricia's ever-present concern for others always took precedent.
Patricia derived much satisfaction from participating in and watching sports. Her charisma, supportive nature and ability to improvise when called upon to do so all made perfect attributes for enjoying a great many sporting activities. In high school, Patricia was a flag twirler in the High School Band. Patricia was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed watching her favorite events whenever she got the opportunity.
Throughout her life, Patricia was actively involved in professional and community organizations. She was compassionate, accommodating and quick to move into action. Always able to build a consensus, Patricia seemed to be the person smack dab in the middle of things, working to get things done. Those who had the opportunity to work with Patricia usually agreed that when you were involved in an organization with her, it was as entertaining as anything you could imagine. In high school, Patricia was a member of the High School Band.
Patricia was a woman who was dedicated and devoted to her faith. She was a member of Temple Beth El. She was sympathetic and able to empathize with others and she used these qualities to the fullest while working tirelessly for her beliefs.
Patricia's love of improvising in her daily life was a perfect fit for her enjoyment of traveling. Her favorite vacations were ones that were not planned. Traveling in a casual manor fit her personality well. Excited about seeing changing scenery and constantly looking for the enjoyment life could offer, Patricia took her vacations seriously, well, as seriously as she possibly could. Favorite vacations included : Colorado, Canada and California.
Patricia was a lover of animals. She loved her sister Barbara's dog, Philee, a black toy Poodle.
Patricia died very suddenly from a stroke. She is survived by 3 sisters: Renee, Laura, Barbara and one brother: Robert, nieces: Lisa, Samantha, Stacey, Skye, Kayla, nephew: Keith, grandnieces: Madison, Sydney, Mia, grandnephews: Jake and Dylan. Services were held at Menorah Gardens & Funeral Chapel, Southwest Ranches, Florida. Patricia was laid to rest in Menorah Gardens Cemetery, Southwest Ranches, Florida.
There was always a certain style and inventiveness to Patricia. She was a dynamic, self-expressive person who was forever looking to celebrate the endless possibilities life had to offer. She had a knack for being clever, creative and witty, and for others, was a joy to be around. While she was often fiercely independent, it seemed as if many others looked to Patricia Schwartz for inspiration, leadership, wisdom and even courage. Patricia was always more than willing to share life’s experiences with her loved ones.
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