Patricia Marie Goebel's Obituary
Patricia Marie Goebel of Cape Coral, Florida passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015 with her loving husband of 55 years, Joseph, by her side. She was 78 years old.Patricia was born on May 15, 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the beautiful daughter of Katherine Marie (McCool) and Herman Byron Hammond. A graduate of Misericordia Nursing School, Pat worked in many Philadelphia area hospitals and as a private duty nurse. Pat and Joe raised 5 children: Joe Jr. (Karin), John, Mary Ashenfelter (Jim), Richard (Elba) and Ed (Martha). In Elkins Park, PA, Pat was active in her home parish of St. James and served as a Eucharistic Minister and catechist. When they retired in 1995, Joe and Pat moved to Cape Coral. Pat served the community here in Cape Coral as a Eucharistic Minister at St Andrew Catholic Church and through the St. Vincent DePaul Society which supports the poor and needy. She had a special devotion to our Blessed Mother, St. Maria Faustina and St. John Paul II. In her leisure time she enjoyed swimming, gardening, reading and delighting in her 11 grandchildren. She was looking forward to the birth of her first great grandson.A viewing for Patricia will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Thursday, January 8, 2015 in the Chapel at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33907; (239) 936-0555. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 2628 Del Prado Boulevard, Cape Coral, Florida, 33904 at 10:30 am on this Friday, January 9th; (239) 574-4545. Upon conclusion of the Funeral Mass, family and friends will travel in procession from the church to her final resting place in the Field of Honor at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33907; (239) 936-0555.In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests that donations be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society (http://www.svdpusa.org/)at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 2628 Del Prado Boulevard, Cape Coral, Florida, 33904Those who wish to leave a tribute, share a story or offer condolences to the family at this difficult time are urged to visit Patricia’s memorial webpage at www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign the guestbook.
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