Mrs. Patricia Zajack

October 24, 1942 - January 9, 2018

Patricia Zajack, 75, went to be with her husband on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at the Hospice House of Citrus in Lecanto, FL. She has been suffering with dementia and Alzheimer’s for the past few years. She was born on October 24, 1942 in East Meadow, Long Island, NY, as an only child to Dorothy Ruland. She was Lutheran. In 1962 she married her high school sweetheart, Andrew F. Zajack Sr. coming from a family of eleven. They were married for 46 years before his passing in 2008 of Mesothelioma cancer. Together, they raised three beautiful children, in Linderhurst, NY. Their son, Andrew F. Zajack Jr, daughter, Patricia A. Zajack (Buchmaier) and son George Zajack. They lived together there for over 36 years, at the same home until her husband retired from Gruman and they both moved to Beverly Hills, FL in 2000 to be with the rest of their family. She was a house wife and sold Avon for over 32 years, she also donated her time to The Deborah Hospital Foundation (Heart and Lung Association). She was preceded in death by her husband Andrew F. Zajack Sr. She is survived by her three children as well as her six grandchildren, Brittany Zajack (Shaumburg, Illinois) Bryan Zajack (Shaumburg, Illinois) Jessica Oliver (Citrus Springs, Florida) Darrien Oliver (Citrus Springs, Florida) Brandon Zajack (Pine Ridge, Florida) and Brianna Zajack (Beverly Hills, Florida). She had many nieces and nephews as well, including her godchild, Stella Zajack (Silva) (East Meadow, New York) Our family wants to thank the staff at The Hospice House for taking exceptional care of our mother. They have given us the support we needed at such a tough time in our lives and made Mom as comfortable as possible and we couldn’t be more blessed. She will be very deeply missed and we all will carry her memory in our hearts forever and always, and I will always “LOVE YOU MORE” Mommy. The family has decided after her cremation performed by Hooper Funeral Home of Inverness, FL, that they will be having a special memorial service at the home of her daughter, Patty Buchmaier. 8533 N. Ronda Dr. Citrus Springs, FL. On Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 3pm. Pastor, Chuck Cooley will be performing her memorial service. There will be plenty of parking and you may send her floral arrangements at THAT address as well. All family and friends are welcome to join in the Celebration of her life. There will be a slide show in her remembrance and a balloon release as well. There will be refreshments following the service and a covered dish will be very much appreciated. Any questions please leave a message on Patty’s cell (352) 239-3571.