Patricia Ann Kaczmar

Patricia Ann Kaczmar (neé Kucharski) of Shelby Township, Michigan, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, following complications from a stroke.

She is survived by her children Laurie (Andrew) Metanchuk of Wheaton, Illinois; Christine Kaczmar of Metamora, Michigan; Scott (Angela) Kaczmar of Shelby Township; and Mark (Kristina) Kaczmar of Sterling Heights, Michigan. She is also survived by grandchildren Peter, Drew, Cody, Austin, Cali, Christian and Breanna; as well as by her nephew Anthony. She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Elsie Kucharski, and her brothers Richard Kucharski and Ronald (Colleen) Kucharski.

Aside from her family, Patti loved dogs, Christmas and sports. She often decorated multiple Christmas trees with her thousands of carefully collected ornaments. She had more holiday decorations than one could reasonably display. She was a huge sports fan. She loved all the Detroit teams, but especially the Red Wings. (If you've been to her house, you've seen the shrine in the living room). In the off-season, she marked-off days on the calendar with big black Xs, until preseason hockey began. She also cheered for all her grandchildren's college sports teams, and bought sweatshirts to represent, for each school.

She worked as a receptionist in her daughter Christine's digestive health practice for 12 years. She befriended many of the patients, during that time.

Patti was a tough woman, born and raised in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. She was funny, sarcastic, and kind. She appreciated a good joke, and even laughed at some on her last day. She was early, wherever she went, including to heaven.

A private service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Humane Society of Macomb, 11350 22 Mile Road, Utica, MI 48317.