Patricia Ann Ostosh

March 27, 1936 - January 26, 2022

Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, Homemaker, Church Woman, Volunteer and Fundraiser, Graduate of St. Anthony High School, 1954.

Patricia’s charm was her friendliness, compassion, spirit, loyalty, generous heart, boundless and great love of life.

Her interests were many and pleasures were simple. She had a vast collection of pigs and also enjoyed eating out, dancing, music, reading, entertaining, and decorating in her free time. Helping the poor and the less fortunate were her biggest concerns. Her favorite quote, “If only I had a magic wand to make everything better.” She fought adversities with dignity. Despite trials herself, Patricia provided spiritual help for the physically and mentally ill at Cottage Hospital, Grosse Pointe since 1971 as a Eucharistic Minister. Comforting patients and family was important to her. She was the Christian Service Coordinator at St. Paul Catholic Church for 8 years. Was a lifetime member at St. Paul Alter Society, Fontbonne Auxiliary of St. John Hospital and Medical Center. She was the past president of the Fontbonne Auxiliary from 1985-1987 and served on the Board of Trustees from 1985-1987.

Fundraising was her forte, she and Dr. Walter DiGuillo co-chaired the Bob Hope Spectacular at Eastland Center in 1985, raising thousands of dollars for St. John Hospital (Bob Hope’s last appearance in Detroit.) She was involved with Stapleton Center, Arthritis Foundation, League of Catholic Women and St. Bonaventure Monastery, served on the cabinet for the Capuchin Monastery to honor Father Solanus Casey’s Building Fund 2000. She served on the board of directors for her street, Bayview Drive for 30 years, faithfully! Patricia was a member of the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club since 1979. Parish member at St. Paul on the Lake Church since 1970. Benefactor to Focus Hope, St. John Hospital and Medical Center Cardiology Department, North Branch High School Scholarships and Capuchin, Father Solanus Casey Center.

Predeceased were her parents Anthony and Anna Goch, Sisters Eleanore Bukacek and Regina Boot. Mother-in-law Mary Ostosh, Son Gregory Ostosh, and God Daughter Nancy Liodl.

Beloved and loving wife of Anthony of 66 years. Dear mother of Michelle Rene Kroetsch (Charles), Monette Marie Dudek (David), Curtiss James Ostosh (Suzanne), Christopher John Ostosh (Lynda), (Lisa Paulun, daughter-in-law). Grandchildren; David Dudek (Beth), Timothy Dudek (Rita), Christopher John Ostosh Jr., Amanda Bergen (William), Geoffrey Ostosh (Ivy), Curtiss Ostosh II, Rebekah Ostosh, Andrew Ostosh and Nicholas Ostosh. Great-grandchildren; Hudson Bergen and Sullivan Bergen. Godmother to Cheryl Liebmann (the late Lawrence). She will also be missed by her dearest friends Patty Gotham, Betty McGlone, Susan Memminger, and Joan Roberts.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date due to Covid. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Capuchins Father Solanus Casey Center 1780 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, MI 48207-3496.