Patricia A. Fasching

1932 - 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our beloved mother, Patricia A. "Patti" Fasching, as she began her journey from this life on April 24, 2022 in Marathon, FL. She died peacefully in her home at the age of 89.

Born Patricia A. Fritchey in Allentown, PA on May 15, 1932, Patti lived a full and rewarding life as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She married the love of her life, Frank, on September 8, 1951, a year after graduating from Central Catholic High School. After working as a secretary for the Lehigh Valley Cooperative Potato Growers , she became a homemaker and mother of five children: Anthony, Nanette, William, Joseph, and Karen.

Patti was a forerunner of the fitness movement of the 70s. She worked part time at Inches Away Figure Salon, and always stayed in top physical condition. Patti was a loving mother, wife, and homemaker. In her honor, September 30, 1983 was proclaimed as Patti Fasching Day in Allentown, PA, by Mayor Joseph Daddona, for her loving contributions to her family and community. She was also named Honorary Chairman of the Board of Queen City Electrical Supply Company in Allentown.

After the death of her husband, Frank, in 2009, Patti became a full time resident of the Florida Keys. In an effort to combat her grief, she adopted a trained Emotional Support Dog, an English Lab named Ilsa. Patti and Ilsa would frequent her daughter's 4th grade classroom to share her love of reading with special students. Patti was an active member of St. Columba Church in Marathon, FL.

Patti is survived by her daughters Nanette Young and Karen Thomas of Marathon, FL and her son Joseph (Linda) Fasching, of Orefield, PA. Her husband Frank of Allentown, sons Anthony (Jerri) of Whitehall, William (Kathleen) of Allentown, and granddaughter Sarah of Ithaca, NY, predeceased her. She has seven grandchildren; Frank (Chelsea) of Marathon, FL, Katrina (Richard) of Chula Vista, CA, William of Bethlehem, PA, Krysti of Marathon, FL, Joseph (Victoria) of Kutztown, PA, Nicholas of Orefield, PA, and Anthony of Whitehall , PA. She was also blessed with four great grandchildren; Ethan and Hannah Hinzo of Chula Vista, CA, Sophia Young of Marathon, FL, and Trey Fasching of Kutztown, PA. A family service will be held on June 25th at St. Columba Episcopal Church in Marathon, FL, when her extended family gathers together for her celebration of life.

In lieu of flowers, please offer any donations to Payton's Promise Sanctuary, 487 29th St. Ocean, Marathon, FL 33050. Payton's Promise is a non-profit organization that provides sanctuary for homeless dogs nearing end of life. Patti has genuinely touched the hearts of many. She will be deeply missed, but her infinite love will live in our hearts forever.