Obituary of Patricia M. Filipkowski

Patricia M. Filipkowski, 69, of Nanticoke formerly of the Greenwood section of Moosic, entered eternal rest on Wednesday at St. Luke’s Villa, Wilkes-Barre.  Her fiancé David B. Harvey, who was the love of her life and caregiver, was by her side.

Born in Moosic, she was the daughter of the late John and Andrea Banfi Filipkowski.  In 1967, she graduated from South Catholic High School.  She furthered her education at E. Stroudsburg University, where she received her bachelor’s in education.  Prior to her retirement, she worked for the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare as a clerk for 28 years. Patricia was a faithful Catholic and a lifelong member of the former Saint Mary of Czestochowa Church, Moosic, where she was the chairwomen of the activities stand. Following the consolidation of her church, she became a member of Divine Mercy Parish.

A woman of many enjoyments, Patricia especially enjoyed flower gardening, listening to polka music, cycling and traveling extensively with her mother. Above all, her favorite enjoyment was being surrounded by her loving family.

In addition to her fiancé, she is survived by two brothers, John Filipkowski and Michael Filipkowski and wife, Maryjean; a nephew, Michael Filipkowski and wife, Danielle; two nieces, Jenna Filipkowski and husband, Jason Mott and Christa Filipkowski and companion, Derek DeSanto; her fiancé’s family, Shannon and Harvey Fung and their son Isaiah; David Harvey and Helen Lagos Harvey.

She was preceded in death by an infant sister, Andrea and a sister-in-law, Linda Filipkowski.

Family and friends are invited to attend Patricia funeral which will begin on Monday at 10 a.m. from the Semian Funeral Home, 704 Union St. Taylor followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Divine Mercy Parish 312 Davis St. Scranton by the Rev. Francis L. Pauselli, pastor.  Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Czestochowa Cemetery, Moosic.  Friends may call Monday 9a.m. until 10 am at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Association, 57 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA  18702