As a child and young woman, Patricia loved to sing, act in the theater, tap dance and play the piano. She also modeled for local stores and won two beauty contests. While married, she won two dance contests with her husband.
Patricia married Joseph Moschella on November 23, 1946. She was a devoted wife for 73 years. She was also a homemaker and phenomenal mother to five daughters.
Patricia is survived by her beloved husband, Joseph Moschella and four of her five daughters; Patricia Jo French, Sharleen Moschella, Julie Webb, and Kim Maurent. She also leaves behind 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She has joined her deceased daughter, Marylou Hitzeman, in heaven.
Visitation held Tuesday, September 10, 2019 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. with a vigil service at 4:00 p.m. at Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home. Funeral mass celebrated 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at St. Patrick Catholic Church with committal prayers and entombment at Garden Sanctuary Cemetery.
Arrangements were made under the direction of Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home, 7950 131st Street, Seminole, FL 33776 / 727-391-0121.
