Patricia (Pat) Ann Meese's Obituary
Patricia (Pat) passed away peacefully in her home with Lee, husband of 53 years, at her side. Pat was born and raised in Wayland, NY, where she met her husband whom she married in 1964. She received an Associates Degree in Interior Design from Stephen College on Columbia, MO, in 1961 and worked in retail for over 20 years. After the birth of her oldest child in 1969, her family moved to TX. Pat worked in the Admissions Office at the University of Dallas for 26 years, retiring in 2010. Pat had a glowing smile, an infectious laugh, and a wonderful sense of humor. She enjoyed playing cards, drinking beer, and ballroom dancing. She was a loving wife and selfless mother who made countless sacrifices for so many people. Pat was a communicant at Holy Family Parish from 1969 until her death. She had a great love for our Lord and passed her faith to her family by her example. Pat enjoyed spending time with her grandsons. Pat is survived by Lee, her husband of 53 years; daughter, Jennifer (Mark) Manning and their sons, Joseph and Thomas of Hudson, NH; daughter, Valarie Meese and son, TJ of Irving, TX; son, John (Kristi) Meese of Sugar Hill, GA; brother, Robert (Lois) Didas of Webster, NY and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 26, 2018, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 pm at Restland Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated Friday, July 27, 2018, at 10:00 am at Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Church, 2323 Cheyenne Street in Irving, TX.
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