Doreen Louise Pace was born June 19, 1953 in Staten Island, New York to Virginia and Charles Moreno. Doreen lived in Staten Island her entire life, attended St. Peter's Girls High School and followed with a Bachelor's in Education and a Master's of Science and Education from St. John's University. She devoted over thirty years to the education of elementary school children and enjoyed knowing she had made a difference in many lives. Doreen is survived by two children, Joseph Pace and Stephanie Vlachos, and seven grandchildren, Amanda, Matthew, Teresa, Heleina, Jimmy, Brendon, and Veronica. She will always be remembered as a great friend, a devoted mother, a first-class educator and a welcoming host for her famous holiday spreads. Doreen was happiest when her home was filled with family.