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Patricia Foronjy Obituary

Foronjy, Patricia
Patricia Foronjy (Gliddon), 80, joined her heavenly family on April 16, 2015. Patricia was born in the Flatbush area of Brooklyn, New York to Willard and Antonia Gliddon. She had a full, successful and active life; modeling, selling shoes, and running her own dry cleaning business. She was a notable roller skater. She married George Foronjy and together they had three children and 25 years together. Pat spent many summers in the Lake George area, and loved being on the water. Pat, now single moved to Phoenix in 1986 with her family and worked at sales and as a tailor. Her skills as a tailor were exceptional and she had many clients. She was co-leader for her granddaughters Girl Scout Troops and even camped with them. She loved her dogs and to dance, play cards, cook, entertain, and to laugh and make you laugh. It was here in Phoenix that Pat met Leif, and that started an amazing and lasting love story. Patricia is preceded in death by her beloved son George. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Buchanan (Doug), her son Anthony Foronjy; daughter (in law) Gina Konrad (George); her adored grandchildren Jennifer, Jillian, Mark and Kelly; and great granddaughter Hailey. A Memorial Service and visitation will be held at Shadow Mountain Mortuary 2350 E. Greenway Rd. Phoenix, at 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday April 21. Please leave a message for the family in the online guestbook at www.shadowmountainmortuary.com

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Apr. 21, 2015.

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May 12, 2015

Aunt Pat, you, Uncle George, Elizabeth, Georgie and Anthony were my extended family for my entire upbringing. You are part of every wonderful memory I have. Thank you for all the love you gave me!!

Jack & Toni Dehait

April 18, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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