Patricia Gill Sushil's Obituary
Patricia Gill Sushil, 70, passed away Wednesday, June 28th, 2023. Patty was born December 26th, 1952 in Morgantown, West Virginia to John and Margaret Gill. She married her highschool sweetheart, Gerald Sushil in 1974, and together the pair have been celebrating their 50th year of marriage.
Patty worked for twenty-two years at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, most recently as a VPK Teacher Assistant. Upon retiring, she played piano at Health Park as a volunteer in the Arts in Healthcare program. In her spare time, she enjoyed quilting, sewing, and crafting.
Patty was known for her caring and selfless personality. Reflecting on her life, Patty stated that while she had collected many things throughout the years, her favorite collection was the people who frequently gathered in her home.
She is survived by her husband, Gerald; sons, David (Katie) and Alex (Schuyler); and brother, Mike Gill.
In honor of Patty's life, her family asks that all attendance to her service wear her favorite color blue.
A memorial service will be held July 29th, gathering time will be at 9:30AM with the service starting at 10AM and laying her to rest in the cemetery immediately following at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arts in Healthcare at Lee Health.
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