Patrisha Mack

Patrisha Mack

Patrisha Mack Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4, 2008.
PATRISHA MARIE MACK, 25 ROCKFORD - Patrisha Marie Mack, 25, of Rockford went to be with our Lord Jesus, Friday, Jan. 25, 2008. Born Sept. 16, 1982, in Rock-ford; daughter of Timothy and Eliza-beth (Pastore) Mack. Trisha appreciated and spent most of her growing up years with her mother and stepfather, Elizabeth and Giacomo Parisi; she was a wonderful daughter to all! She graduated from Christian Life High School in 2001. She started a life with Brian Smith in April of 2002 and gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Isabelle Angelina on Nov. 4, 2005. She was a best friend to sister Ashley and looked up to by sister Francesca. The closeness she brought to the family was like none other. Trisha loved Brian and her daughter, Isabelle, with all of her heart. Family was first in importance to her and friends a close second. She valued every kind of relationship she had been blessed with and showed it in many ways. Survivors include fianc‚, Brian Smith; daughter, Isabelle Angelina Smith; mother, Elizabeth (Giacomo) Parisi; father, Timothy (Donna) Mack; sisters, Ashley Lynn Mack and Francesca Rosali Parisi; grandmother, Rose Pastore; grandparents, Dan and Lorraine Mack; aunts, Mary Beth (Doug) Erickson, Sue (Pete) Stasokevich, Kathleen Enge; uncles, Rocco (Sandy) Pastore, Bob (MaryBeth) Mack, Mark (Linda) Mack, Kevin (Pat) Mack; special cousins, Ian, A.J., and Vince; many other cousins, relatives, and friends. Predeceased by grandfather, James Pastore; and great-grandmother, Isabelle Aiello. Service at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, in Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory, Roscoe Chapel, 11342 Main St., with Pastor Kevin Kringle of Life Church in Roscoe officiating. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, in the funeral home and also from 10 a.m. Thursday to time of service. Burial in Roscoe Cemetery. For online condolences visit honquestfh.com.

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Mike & Holly Howell

February 4, 2008

Our deepest condolences to Trisha's family. In Christ there is no death, just a new house. Be comforted knowing we will see her again.

USBank , Loves Park Office

February 4, 2008

We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Just know that Patrisha is in good hands. The friends here at USBank in Loves Park extend our greatest sympathy to you and the family.

Christy Saunders

February 4, 2008

My heart goes out to the entire family, but a larger part to Brian. May the Lord's peace and comfort come to you even when the cards and notes stop. My prayer for you and the whole family is Psalm 91. Lisa and Ashley may God's Perfect Peace come to you as well. Find comfort under His wings!

In His Forever Grip,

Pat Garkey

February 1, 2008

Lisa, Giacomo & family,
We just learned today of your daughter's passing & are so very sorry for your tragic loss. We know little Isabel will be a great source of comfort to all of you, as well as your unwavering faith in the Lord, Jesus Christ. May His protective arms be wrapped around all of you in your time of sorrow & need.
Pat Garkey & Joanne Last
(Piccala's groomers)

Amber Boan

January 31, 2008

Im so sorry for the loss of Trisha.Trish & I wern't really close but when we both started working at NCO together in Dec.that is when she became a good friend. We got to catch up on alot of things we had missed out on in the past. Which I am very greatful for! We will all love & miss her very much. She will always be in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers. Love Always ~Amber~

Amy Jacobsen

January 31, 2008

Sitting in my apartment in NY my Mom called to tell me the sad news. I think I was numb at first and didn’t really believe it to be true. Trisha was a friend of mine not close or Best friend but friend indeed who always was sincere and who we shared some very fond memories together. After speaking with my brother Ryan he told me of his sorrow for losing such a friend who was so close to him and how he felt the pain and sadness for losing her too soon. I found myself this week thinking of Trisha and her life how full it must have been to have loved someone and share her life with him and how lucky she was to be a Mother. I only hope one day I will be as lucky to have life as full as hers.
With My Sincerest Sympathy

Dave and Jo Vernetti

January 30, 2008

My husband Dave and I were saddened to hear of your recent loss. We knew Trisha through her friendship with our daughter Nikki Vernetti(now Cornelius) at Christian Life, and when I think of Trisha I always think of her contagious smile and laugh. Nikki sends her condolences as well, and as a wife and mother herself, can not imagine the loss you all are going through, and how difficult it must be with her leaving a young child behind. We pray God brings you all into the shelter of His wing through this time, and that comfort will come. Our sincere condolences to you all, the loss of a child, no matter what age is not what a parent should have to experience. Find peace and joy in knowing she will be in Heaven, and the angels rejoice in her homecoming. God Bless you all.

Barb Hodyniak

January 30, 2008

I am so sorry about the loss of Trisha she was always so up beat. Just remember she will alway be with you in Isabel. Our Prayers are with you and your family.

January 30, 2008

Our deepest sympathy from your friends at RMH. May you know that God is by your side.

Karen Barrett

January 30, 2008

Dear Family,
So unfair to loose one so young and so beautiful, inside and out. You have all been on my mind since Friday. My prayers and love for all. May God find ways to give you strength and peace.

Chris & Darcy Oltmanns

January 30, 2008

Lisa and family, we are so deeply sorry for your loss. We are praying for you to get through this difficult time. Chris and Darcy Oltmanns

Joyce Ma

January 30, 2008

I am so very sorry to hear this news. I am thankful to have been a part of Trish's life and to have been touched by her sweet spirit and smile that just lit up the room. God be with your family.

Tamara Strohl

January 30, 2008

Parisi Family: My deepest sympathies to you for your loss. I know that Jesus is holding you right now. He will be your strength and comfort.

JS

January 30, 2008

Family, I'm a stranger to you. Reading about Patrisha is beautiful. Everyone is just remembering something sweet about her. Even though she was far to young to go home, its okay. She's an Angel and you can't get any better than that. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Uncle Doug, Aunt MB, and Ian Erickson

January 29, 2008

It will be so sad not having our sweet Trisha's cheery outlook and laughter at our family gatherings. Our hearts ache, and our lives have been changed forever!

Lori Potenziani

January 29, 2008

My deepest sympathy and condolences to Trisha's family... I worked with her awhile back at Karlberg Tan and she was so bubbly and outgoing I really enjoyed her company... My thoughts and prayers go out to your family...

Kim, Curt & Kara Schiavo

January 29, 2008

To the Parisi Family,
We were so sad to hear about Trish. I pray God will give your family strength during this difficult time! Trish was so kind & the best babysitter we ever had!

Tammy Poulisse

January 29, 2008

I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I work with Trish's aunt Sandy & uncle Rocco at 5 Points and I know how difficult this has been on all of you. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this season of loss.

Connie Kruit

January 29, 2008

To Trisha's precious family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Trisha. I have known you all for many years and know how close you are and how much she was loved by so many.
May the precious memories that you have carry you at this time. Please know that you are loved so deeply. May our Lord Jesus Christ be all that you need Him to be in the days ahead.
Sincerely, Miss Connie

Paula Olson

January 29, 2008

It is so hard for me to picture your little girl as a grown up woman and mother. I am so very sorry for your loss and will remember you in my prayers. With love, Paula

Melissa Klonicki

January 29, 2008

I am so sorry about your loss. Trisha was a wonderful person. I cannot express my grief for your family.
Sincerely
Melissa Klonicki

Ed & Cindy McCarthy

January 29, 2008

To The "Pastore" Family
We were so shocked and saddened to learn of Trisha's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of grief. We hope that your precious memories will bring comfort to all of you at this time.

Mr. Ducett

January 29, 2008

We are thanking Jesus here at CLHS for the time we had with Trisha. We loved her joy and send our love to her entire family.

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