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Patricia Tobis Obituary
Patricia Louise Tobis, age 74, of 50 Elliott Road, Trumbull, CT beloved wife of Rudolph Tobis, died peacefully in her sleep on September 14, 2012. She was born on March 17th 1938 in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Emily and Angelo Stefanello.
She also had 26 years of marriage with the late Louis T. Olivares and is leaves her three devoted children, Thomas Olivares, Marcangelo Olivares, and Stefanie (Olivares) Cohen.
She is survived by with her 10 grandchildren, Thomas L. Olivares, Daniel C. Olivares, Jason F. Olivares, Matthew C. Olivares, Nicholas A. Olivares, Justin P. Cohen, Andrew N. Cohen, Jessica A. Cohen, Amanda M. Cohen, Jacqueline S. Cohen.
Pat is also survived by her two loving sisters, Camille Fatto and her husband, Vincent, and Carol Kannon and her son, Christian. She is loved and remembered by her many cousins, nephews and nieces.
After graduation, Pat worked as a secretary, eventually owning and operating a domestic cleaning business; where her kindness and happiness touched many lives.
She was a great dancer who loved to dance and share her love of life with her dance friends, often three or more nights per week.
She used her passion for dancing and her outgoing personality to enrich the lives of many with the members of the "Dance for Life" group. They traveled to neighboring nursing homes, getting residents up and dancing!
She was a gifted graphic artist, specializing in oil, pastel and watercolor. Her style and vision won her awards.
She enjoyed traveling the world with Rudy. They enjoyed cruises, religious pilgrimages and sightseeing-and DANCING!!!
She was an avid and longtime member of St. Jude Parish in Monroe, CT, where she willingly participated in entertaining and singing at the annual Italian Festival fundraiser. She always shared her infectious sense of happiness and joy and blessed the lives of all who knew her.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday September 19th at 10:00 am at St. Jude Roman Catholic Church 707 Monroe Turnpike Monroe. Interment will follow locally. Friends may visit Tuesday September 18th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher & Son Community Funeral Home 315 Monroe Turnpike Monroe. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.spadaccinofuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Tobis
Joan Freeman
September 19, 2012
Dear Stephanie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you today. May your Mom rest in peace, and may you find comfort in your faith and family. With sincere sympathy, Joan
September 19, 2012
My thoughts are with the Olivares family today as you celebrate your mother's life and say goodbye. I have such fond memories of spending time at your house and your mom's great smile.
Love, Chrissy
Joseph Kannan
September 17, 2012
Rudy & Family: May all of your loving memories of Pat be of confort as you navigate this difficult time. Love, prayers, and thoughts are with all of you.
Kathy & Joseph Kannan
Lisa Bittar
September 17, 2012
Sending love across the miles as you lay your Mom to rest. Prayers to bring your family comfort in knowing Pat is at Peace with Our Heavenly Father. The pain and suffering is over. Rejoice in the life she lived and the legacy she leaves behind. Tom, Stefanie, Marc and Rudy, my heart is with you.
Deanna Gallagher (Osorio)
September 17, 2012
I am so saddened by this news. Mrs. Tobis (Olivares) was a big influence in my life during my high school years. I knew her through my friendship with her daughter, Stefanie. My deepest sympathy and condelences to Stefanie and all of Mrs. Tobis' loved ones. You are in my prayers.
Mary Kannan DeMolli
September 16, 2012
Rudy and Family, I was so very sorry to hear of Pat's death. Please accept my deepest sympathy. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Know that my Brother Joe Kannan and I will be thinking of all of you, and will be there in our thoughts. Love, Mary Kannan DeMolli
The Staff of Spadaccino Funeral Home
September 17, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
September 15, 2012
Rudy,
Jay & I want to wish you our deepest sympathy.
Love Pati & Jay
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