Mary Ann (“Pat,” “Mrs. A.”) Abraczinskas of Wantage, N.J., peacefully passed away on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, at her residence. She was 87.
Born in Scranton, Pa., on Nov. 23, 1933, to the late Joseph and Estelle (Moreiko) Glenn, Pat had lived in Sussex, N.J., for the past 60 years. She graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in Olyphant, Pa., and received her nursing degree from Scranton State Hospital of Nursing. Pat was a registered nurse at Horton Memorial Hospital in Middletown, N.Y., for 25 years and retired in 1994.
She was a member of St. Monica’s Roman Catholic Church in Sussex and their Leisure Club. Pat was an avid reader and belonged to a book club in Franklin for over 20 years. She loved her summers on Cape Cod, time with dear friends in Daytona Beach Shores and Tuesday night Portland Bingo. Her most treasured time was with family and friends. Quintessential hostess that loved to gather her extended family with good food and company. Pat volunteered her time to many charities and organizations over the years. Celebrated their 60 wedding anniversary this past August. Treasured her longtime friendships with Virginia, Ethel and Barbara. She was predeceased by her sister, Geraldine Vaskas.
Pat is survived by her loving husband, Bob; her sons, Robert John Abraczinskas, Jr. of Granbury, Texas and William Joseph Abraczinskas and his fiancé Dawn Britcher of Spring City, Pa.; her daughter, Mary Ann Abraczinskas Romano of Robbinsville, N.J.; her brother, Joseph Glenn and his wife Mary Jane of Dalton, Pa.; her grandchildren, Zachery Peters and Justin Romano; her nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Jan. 9 at Clove Cemetery in Wantage.
Please consider purchasing a floral piece for yourself or someone special in your life to enjoy. Pat always believed that flowers were for the living and should be admired and enjoyed without need of a special occasion. If a donation is preferred, consider a memorial donation in Pat’s memory to Compassionate Care Hospice, 350 Sparta Ave., Sparta, N.J. 07871.
Funeral arrangements were made by the Pinkel Funeral Home, Sussex.