Patricia Mushrush
- On January 20, 2017
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Patricia Mushrush, 70, lost a completely unfair fight with pancreatic
cancer on January 19, 2017.
Patti, sometimes known as “Grammie” or “Bam Bam,” was magic. Irreverent.
Brilliant. Fierce. Scary. Loving. Silly.
She never hesitated to do the right thing. Even when it was the hardest
thing to do.
Born to Caesar and Margaret Grossi on July 7, 1946. From her father she got
brilliance, kindness and stubbornness. Her mother gifted her with tenacity,
a love of gardening and the kind of the charm that could get you into…
and out of… trouble.
Born and raised in Burgettstown, PA, Patti was the older sister to David
and Claudia. As a child, Patti learned to fight for the underdog and
challenge stereotypes; she also began a life-long love affair with books,
music, and teaching.
Teaching is what led her to Clarion Teacher’s College where she met her
honey, William Mushrush. They married on February 17, 1967. Along with
Bill’s three children from a earlier marriage, they went on to have an
additional three children.
A teacher with Canon McMillan School District for over 30 years, Patti was
a revered and celebrated English and Reading educator who brought out the
best in every student she taught.
An avid gardener, Patti’s flowers were the prettiest in the neighborhood.
Her passion for reading was so great that she would have a book in each
room of her house that she could pick up at any given moment. Every weekend
you could find Patti and Bill at the family lake house in Pymatuning.
Patti is survived by her husband, William, and their children Jennifer
Mushrush (Tony DaPoli), Greta Fahey (Shawn), Amanda Mushrush (Christopher
Lofty). She is also survived by her step-children, whom she loved dearly,
Lorrie Hager (Donny), Linda Hindeliter (Jim Jr.), and Bill Mushrush. Her
brother David Grossi (Cathy) and her sister Claudia Moskal (David). Her
grandchildren Brady Buzard, Nicholas Hager, Samantha Larson (Gregory),
Hannah Hager, Gregory Towers, Connor Towers, Shawn Fahey Jr., Ethan Fahey,
and Ellis Lofty. And, her great grandson, Paxton Larson.
Friends and family are welcome to gather Monday, January 23, 2017 anytime between 10 am and 12 pm at
Cremation and Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, 15317.
In lieu of flowers, Patti asked that you be cheerful; and put books in the
hands of children.
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