OBITUARY
Claire Patricia Rychlik
July 1, 1937 – May 10, 2013
Claire Patricia Rychlik, "Pat" was given eternal , peaceful rest in the Father's arms on May 10, 2013, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. A Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are being made by Johnson's Funeral Home. Pat was born on July 1, 1937, in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Terrence and Delia Torpy. She married Louis Emil Rychlik on Oct. 26, 1955, in Boston. The couple moved to San Angelo, where they remained together for 56 years until his death in October of 2011. Her most precious blessings were their children: Gail Griffin and fiance Jay Hoover, Mike and Rhonda Rychlik, Daniel Rychlik and Carol and Jeff Manning. Pat was also very fond of Missy Dean and loved her as a daughter. Pat was an active member of Holy Angels Catholic Church. She served on various committees as well as being a Eucharistic minister and lector, CCD teacher and co-chaired the Holy Angels Spring Festival with her husband. She worked at various jobs after her children became school aged. She worked at Galbreath Steel before she earned her favorite title ? Mom. She also worked over the next 40 years at KIXY Radio Station, Nathan's Jewelers, Tom Green County Library, Dr. Ed Christensen's office and retired as the Tribunal Secretary and Clerk of the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Louis; her parents, Terrence and Delia Torpy; brothers Bobby, Danny and Tommy Linnane; and one sister, Helen Linnane. She is survived by her sisters, Betty Linehan and Mary Halloran of Boston, Mass.; and her very best friend, Mary Sue Brewer, of San Angelo, Texas. She was most especially thankful for and treasured her 11 grandchildren and was happy to be their Nana: Katie, Andrew, and Brendan Griffin, Erynn Griffin Bobholz and her husband, Steve, Jailynn, Jansen and Jacie Rychlik, Sarah Rychlik, and Rianne, Mallorie and Jamie Manning. She was also proud of her great-grandchildren, Noah, Sydney, Hayley and Jaxon Bobholz. The family extends sincere appreciation to Dr. Melott, Dr. Cargile, Dr. Cornell and Dr. Cummings for their care through the last three years. Special thanks and hugs to the angels of Hospice of San Angelo for providing comfort for Mom and our family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Holy Angels Catholic Church or Hospice of San Angelo. Family and friends may sign an online register book at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com.
Services
- Memorial Service Tuesday, May 14, 2013
REMEMBERING
Claire Patricia Rychlik
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May 15, 2013
It was a honor having Louis and Pat as my God parents and confirmation sponsors. Sympathy and prayers for all that knew this beautiful couple.
Linda Reeh
May 14, 2013
To Pat's beloved family:
The service today was a beautiful tribute to a wonderful lady. Pat was so proud of her family, & a strong & faithful servant of God. She mentored
me as an advocate, & I loved & respected her.
Christ's peace be with all of you as you hold your memories of her close.
Doris Linnane
May 14, 2013
with loving memories of My Beautiful Sister-in law Patsy Rychlik - Forever in my Heart
Doris Linnane
May 14, 2013
In loving memory of my beautiful sister - in law
Sister-in law Doris Linnane & Family
May 14, 2013
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss ... Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Kathleen Linnane - Allen
May 14, 2013
With Deepest Sympathy to All the Family, May you find comfort in remembering someone so special ...
Sylvia Guevara
May 14, 2013
My toughts and prayers are with all of Pat's family. She was a wonderful person to work with. She always had kind words for everyone. God's blessings be with you all.
Ina (Fierro)Webb
May 13, 2013
I am so sorry for you loss. My deepest sympathies to all of you.
Susan Cole
May 13, 2013
I will sure miss Pat's sweet smile and kindness. She was a wonderful neighbor and loved her family so much. We all will miss her. I loved all her hand written notes she gave to me. So special. God Bless you all.
May 13, 2013
Carol - I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. It is so hard to lose a loved one.
Nancy Barnes
Laura Lovell
May 13, 2013
Dear Carol & Gail - I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I know she will be missed. Love, Laura Lovell
Marcus Rogers
May 13, 2013
Gail and Daniel, You have my deepest sympathies for the passing of your Mom. May she rest in peace and continue to watch over you from above.
Marc Rogers
Emmitt Hoelscher & Family
May 13, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Russell Bumann
May 13, 2013
Mrs Rychlik you meant so much to me and my family. You brought so much to so many lives over the years.
Erynn
May 12, 2013
Nana,
On this Mother's Day, we are missing you and wish we could give you those hugs that were just right. We know though that right now Bampa is holding you tight, glad to be reunited with his Love. Watch over us. We love you!
mark kirkham
May 12, 2013
it was a pleasure knowing you for all the years I served as your insurance agent. You will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers go to your family.
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