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Patricia Duriske Obituary
DURISKE Patricia Ann (nee Tokarik), 78, of Saddle Brook, passed away on Nov. 13, 2010. Born in Passaic, Patricia lived in Saddle Brook and spent summers at the Jersey Shore. She was employed as Certified School Nurse at Memorial Middle/High School for the Elmwood Park Board of Education for more than 30 years. Semi-retired, Pat was currently serving as University Supervisor at Jersey City University. Previously she served as a Clinical Professor at Seton Hall University, Consultant for the Alpine Learning Center in Paramus and ECLC School in Ho-Ho-Kus, and as a University Supervisor at William Paterson University. Mrs. Duriske earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Education from Jersey City State College; her Master of Arts Education from Montclair State College and her Master of Science in Nursing from Seton Hall University. She also attained her Nurse Practitioner license in 1994. Patricia was named the Bergen County School Nurse of the Year in 1997. She was a member and Past President of New Jersey State School Nurses Association and the Bergen County School Nurses Association. Memberships also included the National Association of School Nurses, EPEA, BCEA and NJEA. She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald Stephen Duriske in 1998. Survivors include: two devoted daughters, Diane E. Crumrine and Lisa A. Prybolsky, both of Brick, NJ; two devoted sons, Dr. Ronald S. Duriske and his wife, Donna of Mechanicsburg, PA and Richard M. Duriske and his wife, Catherine of Toms River, NJ; one dear brother, Richard M. Tokarik of Elizabethtown, KY; and eight loving grandchildren, Matthew Crumrine and his wife, Krista, Edward Prybolsky, Elizabeth Duriske, Stephen Prybolsky, Patricia Crumrine, Ronald Duriske, III, Julia Duriske and Aleksander Duriske. Funeral services will be Friday 8:15 AM from the Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home, 1313 Van Houten Ave., Clifton and 9:15 AM at St. Mary R.C. Church, 181 Market St. at Monroe St., Passaic, NJ. Interment to follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Saddle Brook. Visiting will be on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-9 PM. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Lupus Foundation of America- NJ Chapter, PO Box 1184, 150 Morris Ave., Suite 102, Springfield, NJ 07081. (www.lupus.org). Please visit www.bizub.com for driving directions.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Duriske
Janice and Hank
November 10, 2023
We always remembered Pat's smile and always friendly. A beautiful lady.
Lori Perrelly-Picart
November 26, 2010
Mrs. D.
What a wonderful woman.She is an EP high memory forever. God Bless.
Karyn Rooney-Ochiuzzo
November 20, 2010
Such a beautiful lady! I hope the family finds comfort in seeing a glimpse at how many lives Mrs. D touched. I was lucky to have known her.
Yarenka Alvarez
November 19, 2010
Mrs. D. was a very kind,compassionate,and inspiring person. She was truly a great nurse who was sensitive, caring, and understanding. You will always be remembered. My deepest condolences to the family and her loved ones. Class of 1993.
Yarenka Alvarez
November 19, 2010
Mrs. D. you were truly a great nurse,a very caring and compasionate individual. You were truly an inspiration and a wonderful role model. You will always be remembered. My condolences to her family and loved ones.
Monique Labrosciano
November 18, 2010
You were the best nurse ever! We will always remember you! Class of 2001 Monique Labrosciano <3
Laurie Vogel Mullins
November 18, 2010
Mrs. D. was a wonderful, caring person. A School Nurse who really listened and cared about you. She will be greatly missed. My condolences to her family.
Kathleen Luyster
November 18, 2010
With my deepest sympathy.
Forever in our hearts.
cyndi vitaro
November 18, 2010
may she rest in peace.......what a great women......... a fun nurse .....she will live on in our hearts for ever.......
cyndi vitaro class of 1978
victoria alvarez
November 17, 2010
Mrs.D was not only a great nurse but she was there when you needed someone to talk to. She is a great example of someone who really cared for what she did and took pride in job. We need more people like her who are caring and understanding. She will always be remembered.
David Wolf
November 17, 2010
I remember as a little kid if you got hurt you ran to MRS D she was the best. To this day i still drive past the house and see the car in the driveway with the plate pattie d. Makes me smile.I am very sorry for your loss. David Wolf AKA Wolfie
November 17, 2010
Very sad to hear of her passing. She always showed compassion, even if I wasn't ill! My condolences to her loved ones. Frank Violante-EPHS-Class of 1985.
November 17, 2010
Pat was one of the nicest people I had the good fortune to know in my years at EPMHS. I have many good memories of conversations with her through the years.
...Mr. Parinello, Industrial Arts Department.
Carmelina Capasso
November 17, 2010
Mrs. Duriske was a fantastic nurse at EPMHS and a wonderful woman who will be greatly missed. She really saw the best in everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. ~Carmelina Capasso
April Loeb-Monte
November 17, 2010
Mrs. D was the school nurse at E. P Memorial High School. Wow, what a beautiful woman. She was this sparkling little pixie, full charm and grace. Mrs. D is a really good example of a woman I would like to grow into. I ran into her a few years ago at a movie theater in Ridgewood. She was with a couple of friends laughing and having fun. I wasn't surprised to see that even after 20 years she still was as beautiful and happy as she was when I left her back in 1988!
God Bless her and her family!
Love,
April Loeb-Monte
Class of 88
November 17, 2010
Mrs D was hands down the rock of that school. I will forever have the fondest memories of her. Heaven has a beautiful angel and I am sure is looking over all her children. Lori-class of 1991
Darlene Kish Cornell
November 17, 2010
Our school nurse EPHS class of 84'...what a smile, what a caring woman....."my confidant".......a beautiful lady inside and out...God Bless.
Darlene Kish Cornell
Dina Marie Cuccia
November 17, 2010
Mrs. D was an amazing school nurse at EPMHS and showed so much compassion to everyone. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and may Mrs, D Rest in Peace, she will be missed by many... Love, The Cuccia Family, Elmwood Park, NJ
i m
November 17, 2010
she was an awesome lady
November 17, 2010
She was a wonderful person with a kind and loving heart. May memories comfort your family during this difficult time. Erin (Bruce) Travisano Class of 97
Jaime Cangialosi-Murphy
November 17, 2010
Mrs. D was the type of educator all of us in education should aspire to today. She was caring, kind, and empathetic. She knew when to push us and when to just let us have a space to figure it out ourselves. She made each of us feel important and cared for. She was one of the people that always listened and made my high school experience better. My sympathy and thoughts to all of MS. D's family. God Bless You Ms. D. Rest in Peace.
Jaime Cangialosi -Class of 1996
Scott Beagin
November 16, 2010
Mrs. D was the BEST School Nurse in the universe!!!! She was the kindest, most gentle person. When you came in with a fever, sore throat or even just a splinter she treated you with such tenderness. Her sense of humor was also one of her strong points. Could always make you laugh when you needed it most. Sometimes even you were just feeling blue, she would lend you her ear. May she rest in peace.
Sharon McGlothlin
November 16, 2010
To Mrs. D's family. She was a very caring and compassionate woman. The perfect personality for a nurse. I often thought of her through the years. May she rest peacefully always. Sharon McGlothlin--Elmwood Park Class of 78.
November 16, 2010
Mrs. D was great. Even if she knew you were faking it she let you hang out in there and just rest a little. Lee Brancaccio (EPHS 89)
pat barklow
November 16, 2010
The nicest person anyone could ever meet
Michael Grasso
November 16, 2010
Many fond memories of Mrs. D. at EPMHS. She always had a kind word and a warm smile.
Danielle Baker
November 16, 2010
She was a awsome loveing person may she r.i.p.
lina passero
November 16, 2010
Mrs D was a fantastic person in and out .She will be missed. My thoughts are with the family. Lina Abbate Passero class of 99
Mike Downes
November 16, 2010
Mrs D was a wonderful school nurse and a great and caring person. I have very fond memories of her from EPMHS. She always knew how to heal what ailed you. My condolences to her family.
Patti Harris
November 16, 2010
Mrs. D was a fantastic nurse and a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. Please know that my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Michelle Piano
November 16, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the Duriske family. Mrs. Duriske was the best school nurse God ever made. May she rest in peace and may her family find peace and comfort in the knowledge that she was so dearly loved by all of her students.
Michelle Piano
November 16, 2010
Mrs.D was such a caring and compassionate nurse. She always wore a smile. I have so many fond memories of her.My thoughts and prayers for her family.
Lisa Brusko Hutsebaut, Vernon, New Jersey
November 16, 2010
Mrs.D was a wonderful caring and compassionate nurse. She always had a smile her face. I have many fund memories of her back in my EP H.S. days.
My condolences to her family.
November 16, 2010
Mrs D is be missed. She was a dear person highly intelligent . A model citizen. I can't list how many softball injuries she had assisted me with. And I time I closed my finger In a car door and she was there unselfishly and without hesitation to help. God bless. Lisa Lavallee class if 1991
Alison Waldman
November 16, 2010
"Mrs. D was such a wonderful person, as well as a great and caring Nurse, always there to lend a helpful and caring hand to anyone who needed her. She will be missed dearly. My condolences to her family."
Janice & Hank Vladyka
November 16, 2010
Pat was a beautiful person, inside and out. I loved seeing her smiling face from across the street. She will be greatly missed. Our love to her family.
Joe Vogel
November 16, 2010
Mrs. D. was a wonderful, sweet and caring person who took great care of me a few times during the HS years. And still that warm smile and bright eyes in the guest book picture. RIP, Mrs. D.
Analia Garcia
November 16, 2010
Mrs D was a wonderful school nurse and a beautiful person. I have very fond memories of her from EPMHS. Everyone who knew her loved her dearly...she will be surely missed. My condolences to her family.
Ira Herzog
November 16, 2010
I have such fond memories of Mrs. D. I probably spent more time in her office than I should have and she was always a helpful and loving person. She is sorely missed....Ira Herzog..class of '79
gina carfora
November 16, 2010
Mrs D was the epitome of what a Nurse is. As a student in EPHS, I fondly remember her warmth and kindness whenever we were in need, she was there... heaven has a new Angel today.
November 16, 2010
My condolences to the family........Pat will be dearly missed, as a friend and as my predecessor. Kathy Mulligan RN,CSN
November 16, 2010
My condolences to the family........Pat will be dearly missed, as a friend and as my predecessor.
Kathy Mulligan RN,CSN
MaryLou Iandoli-Montgomery
November 16, 2010
I am very sad today. I have very fond memories of Mrs. D. from EP High School, she was a very kind person. My Thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Nancy Rogers
November 16, 2010
Sad day for the family of Elmwood Park High School. We all have many years of fond memories of Mrs. D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Barry and Nancy Rogers
Port St. Lucie FL
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