Patricia Ann Rzepa

After graduating from Riverside High School, Patricia pursued her education in accounting at Trident Technical College and continued her studies at Florida Southern College.

Patricia married Matthew Rzepa Sr., on May 9, 1970 in Buffalo, New York. As a devoted Navy wife, she embraced a life of service and adventure, living in Buffalo, Boston, Sardinia, Italy, Charleston, and Orlando. During these years, she dedicated herself to raising her children and generously gave her time as a volunteer in their schools and in support of fellow Navy families. Notably, she served as an Ombudsman for the USS Thorn, providing guidance and care to military families.

Following Matthew’s retirement from the military in 1986, the family settled in Bradenton, Florida, Patricia began a career as a Rual Route Postal Carrier with the United States Postal Service. Retiring in 2012 after 17+ years. While in Bradenton, she formed an amazing community of loving and cherished friends and neighbors.

Patricia’s final move after retirement was Orlando, Florida in 2013 to be central to her siblings, children and grandchildren.

Patricia is survived by her devoted husband, Matthew Rzepa Sr.; her loving children, Michael Rzepa; Jeanne Tomey (Brian); Matthew Rzepa Jr. (Michele); Brian Rzepa; and Shawn Rzepa; and her cherished grandchildren, Caroline Lipke (Colin), Patrick Tomey, Declan Rzepa, Asher Rzepa, and Cormac Rzepa. She is also survived by her siblings, James Campbell, Michael Campbell (Kathy), Jeanne Crandal (David), Thomas Campbell, Terrance Campbell (Michelle), Donald Campbell, Kevin Campbell, and Colleen Campbell.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edna Campbell and Michael Campbell, and her siblings, John Campbell and Edward Campbell.

Patricia’s home was always open to all. She had a special gift for bringing people together and making them feel so welcome. She found great joy in celebrating holidays, birthdays, and life’s milestones through cherished traditions, family, friends, and memorable meals. No one ever left her home without a “to go” meal or treat. Her greatest joy was her family. Her generosity and love will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Funeral Service

May 9, 2026, 11:00am

Blessed Trinity Catholic Church

4545 Anderson Rd, Orlando, FL 32812

Inurnment to follow

Chapel Hill Cemetery

2400 Harrell Rd, Orlando FL 32817

A gathering of family and friends at Jeanne & Brian Tomey’s home