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PATRICIA KATHLEEN ROSE BLOCK

1942 - 2016

PATRICIA KATHLEEN ROSE BLOCK obituary, 1942-2016, Miami, FL

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Gregg L. Mason Funeral Home - Miami

10936 NE 6th Avenue

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PATRICIA BLOCK Obituary

BLOCK, PATRICIA KATHLEEN ROSE, passed on August 31, 2016 after a 5 1/2 year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on March 2, 1942 to Oscar and Kathleen Rose, Pat was proud native of Charleston, South Carolina. She attended Chicora High School, Santa Fe Community College, and South Carolina Baptist School of Nursing. After moving to Florida she dedicated over 25 years of her life to The Cushman School in Miami as the school nurse and registrar. Pat loved her cats, stone crabs, mystery novels, classic rock and Motown, and her home state of South Carolina. She is survived by Ronald, her devoted husband of over 50 years; sister Colleen; daughters Alison and Kristin; brother and sister-in-law Fred and Marina Block; nieces Rebecca Richman and Susan Fulmer; nephew Fred Block; son-in-law Ernesto Mart¡nez; and granddaughter Juliette Mart¡nez. Her remarkable survival was made possible by the skilled approach of Dr. Bach Ardalan and surgeon Dr. Dido Franceschi at the University of Miami. A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm., Sunday, September 4th at Miami Shores Presbyterian Church, 602 NE 96th Street. Visitation immediately following service until 8:00pm., at Gregg L Mason Funeral Home, 10936 NE 6th Avenue. Final interment will be held in Charleston, South Carolina. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Cushman School or Miami Shores Presbyterian Church Gregg L Mason Funeral Home Miami, Florida 305-757-9000

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Published by the Miami Herald from Sep. 2 to Sep. 4, 2016.

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Deborah Kondelik

August 27, 2022

Thinking of Pat and all the cherished memories. I know she is watching her children and grandchilden from above. Blessings to Ron, Alison & Kristin. <3

Deborah Kondelik (Sanchez)

August 27, 2020

I cannot believe it has been 4 years since we lost our wonderful Pat. I have so many memories of Pat and I taking our girls to ballet class, all the drama plays and pool parties. We spent many years at Cushman School together. Blessings to Ron, Alison and Kristin. I love you all!

Deborah Kondelik (Sanchez)

August 28, 2017

A year has passed . . . love and light to all who loved Pat.

Pastor Dennis

September 3, 2016

I and your many friends at Miami Shores Presbyterian Church will miss you. Thank you for being you and for serving as our emeritus photographer in the heavens!

Carol Tanner

September 3, 2016

Heaven has a beautiful new angel. Rest now, Pat,in your new home. Forever in my memories-SCBH roommate, classmate and friend. With deepest sympathy, Carol Harris Tanner

September 2, 2016

So sorry about Pat's passing. She was a lady of class. Such fond memories of her when we were in nursing school together. Sincere sympathy to all of you. Love, Joyce Keisler Davenport

Debby Kondelik (Sanchez)

September 2, 2016

Dearest Pat, you will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving you. Ronald, Alison and Kristin I send my deepest condolences. I remember with great fondness all the years spent with Pat at Cushman School. Alison and Kristin, remember all the pool party luncheons we had? Blessings to the whole family.

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Gregg L. Mason Funeral Home - Miami

10936 NE 6th Avenue, Miami, FL 33161

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3:00 p.m.

Miami Shores Presbyterian Church

602 NE 96th Street, FL

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10936 NE 6th Avenue, Miami, FL 33161

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