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Apr
7
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The Catholic Church of St. Mary
2001 Springdale Rd., Cherry HIll, NJ 08003
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7
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Catholic Church of St. Mary
2001 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
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7
Graveside service
12:15 p.m.
St. Joseph's Cemetery
240 Lower Landing Road, Blackwood 08012
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Ciechanowski Funeral HomePatricia Rupnik Obituary
Beloved wife of Joseph Rupnik for 43 years. Loving mother of Christopher Szymczak and his wife Candice of Marlton. Loving sister of Margaret Szymczak of Maple Shade. Proud grandmother of Michael & Ann Szymczak.
Mrs. Rupnik was a retired school teacher with 29 years of service and dedication focusing on children. Patricia earned a Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree and a Master's Degree in special education. She was nominated as Teacher of the Year and in 1993 received the Governor's Educator of the Year award.
Relatives and friends are invited to her life celebration on Tuesday April 7, 2026, 10-11:00 am at the Catholic Church of St. Mary, 2001 Springdale Rd. Cherry Hill, NJ 08003. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am. Entombment St. Joseph's Mausoleum Chews Landing.
Memorial contributions in Patricia's memory can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Upcoming Events
Apr
7
Service
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The Catholic Church of St. Mary
2001 Springdale Rd., Cherry HIll, NJ 08003
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsApr
7
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Catholic Church of St. Mary
2001 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsApr
7
Graveside service
12:15 p.m.
St. Joseph's Cemetery
240 Lower Landing Road, Blackwood 08012
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Ciechanowski Funeral Home