Patricia A. Falzon, age 84, of White Lake, passed away June 7, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Raymond G. Falzon. Loving mother of Raymond L. (Annie) Falzon, Ron (Deborah) Falzon, Richard P. Falzon, Kathy (Vaughn) Mouradian and Karen Falzon. Proud grandmother of Kristina, Brie-Anna, Brittany, Ryan, Olivia and Evan. Treasured great-grandmother of Ryman. Cherished sister of Jackie (the late Gordon) Cartier, the late Larry (Doris) Hogan, MaryJo Scully, Dan (Judy) Hogan, Rosemary Russell, Margaret (Dave) Cabaj and Father John Timothy Hogan. Dear sister-in-law of the late Lawrence Falzon.
Patricia Ann Hogan Falzon was born in Flint, Michigan on April 14, 1934. She was the second oldest of 8 Children and the Daughter of the late Everett Lawrence and Ardis Irene Hogan.
The Hogan Family, of Irish-Dutch decent, lived very modestly in farmhouses in Linden and Parshalville. Pat’s father worked for General Motors-Milford Proving Grounds as a locksmith. They didn’t have a lot of money, but the Hogans were rich in what is really important in life: Family, Love, and God!
Patty Hogan was known for her Smile, Positive Outlook on Life, Sweet, Caring, Unselfish, Giving Ways. She left an Everlasting Impression, and Sprinkled “Sunshine” to everyone she met. Pat loved Family, Friends, Travel, Cooking Irish and Maltese dishes, Sewing, Crafts, Bible study, Boating, Snowmobiling, and Camping.
Pat attended Linden Elementary, Hartland Jr. High, and graduated from Hartland High School in 1952. While in High School, she was president of Future Homemakers of America, Captain of the Cheerleading team, and as a member of the Hartland Choir, she sang the Messiah at the Hartland Music Hall. Also, Pat spent summers working at Waldenwoods Resort as a banquet server.
Pat worked for General Motors-Milford Proving Grounds as an Engineering Department Secretary. While compiling reports, Pat met Raymond G. Falzon, a young Mechanical Engineer. She recognized him from St. Augustine Catholic Church. Both Pat and Ray were very shy, so they needed help from family to make the introduction. A fake car problem by her sister Mary Jo, led to a date at Weber Supper Club in Ann Arbor and movie High Society. The song, “True Love” by Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly summed up their marriage of 59 years. Ray and Pat were married November 9, 1957 at St. John Catholic Church, Fenton, Michigan. Her greatest pride was her husband and raising 5 children, 6 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.
In Pat’s words, “I am so grateful for Life’s Amazing Journey with many Family and Friends here on Earth.” She is now looking down and looking after us all in Heaven with her “True Love” Ray.
I thank God every time I think of you. Phil. 1:3
Visitation will be held Thursday, June 14, 2018 from 2:00pm until 8:00pm (Scripture Service 7:00pm) and Friday, June 15, 2018 from 11:00am until the time of the Funeral Service at 12:00pm at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Road, Highland. Burial will be held Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 11:00am at St. Augustine Catholic Cemetery, 6481 Faussett Road, Howell.
Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen or Michigan Humane Society.
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