Patsy Ann Palko
November 21, 1945 ~ November 26, 2011
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Arden –Patsy Ann Free Palko, 66, died Saturday, November 26, 2011 at the John F. Keever Solace Center.
A native of St. Louis, MO, she was daughter of the late John William Free and Alma Ann Seyle Free. Patsy was the wife of the late Joseph John Palko who died in 2009. She was a long-time member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Raleigh and was a member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church in Arden, NC.
She is survived by her son, John Joseph Palko and his wife, Lauri of Arden and by two grandchildren, Jacob and Sarah.
A funeral mass will be held at 12:30 pm on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at St. Barnabas Catholic Church with Father Adrian Porras officiating. Inurnment will be at St. Eugene's Columbarium at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Manna Food Bank, 627 Swannanoa River Road Asheville, NC 28805.
John, Lauri and Kids,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I remember all the good times our moms had together and how nice it was to have you as neighbors in Galion. The neighborhood was never the same after you left! Your mom was a great lady and a great friend!! Please take care…Love from Galion! ~ Bill, Christine, Nicholas & Brianna Jilek
Thank you for letting me know. Pat was a lovely lady. Loved her husband, son and his family. God was very important to her, she never questioned, had faith that everything would work out.
I looked forward to her appointments with me. I was always behind,she didn’t care. Talk and laugh with every one, waiting for her turn. We spent wonderful times together.
With much love, Eva Gentile
So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
My thoughts of Pat are filled with the love she had for her family, friends and everyone she knew.
Living next door to Pat and Joe was a very special time for my family and those memories are treasured.
I know God welcomed Pat with open arms into heaven.
John, Lauri, Jacob and Sarah,
We are thinking of you all and hoping for peace for your all at this difficult time. Please let me know if there is anything we can do. Sorry we will not be able to make the service this Saturday, but you all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Wendy and family
John, Lauri and family I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Rusty
John,Lauri, Jacob, Sarah
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your mom/grandmother. The picture that you have posted here is a beautiful picture of Pat. I hadn’t talked to Pat in a few years. I have often thought of her and you guys. I worked with Pat at UL for a number of years and one thing I know, she loved her family and spoke so often about all of you. I remember when you guys were dating and how happy she was when the two of you got married and when the grandchildren came she and Joe were so proud. I loved that laugh of hers and she had a way about her that no matter what, everything was going to be okay as long as you trust in the Lord. I hope you guys find peace knowing that she is now at peace, resting in the arms of our Lord. My prayers and thoughts are with you guys.
I worked with Pat at Underwriter’s Lab in the Mail Room. I have not seen her for awhile but remember that she was a wonderful Lady an I know she will be missed by all those who knew her.
Dear John and Lauri, I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Pat many years and truly enjoyed knowing her. You are all in my prayers. Teresa
Hi John, I don’t have to tell you how wonderful your mom was. I had the pleasure along with many others to cross paths with Pat at UL. A sweet lady like her will always be remembered. I worked in Facilities at the time & remember you working with our Dept. during the summer. Your mother’s sweet spirit will forever be in the hearts of those that were blessed to know her. You and your family will be lifted in prayer
John, Lauri, Jacob & Sarah,
I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all, and I hope you find comfort in the wonderful memories you created with Pat, and in the knowledge that you have friends that are here for you.
Dear John & family,
Pat was very special to us. We enjoyed conversations with both Pat & Joe when we saw them at the K&S Cafeteria. She was a good friend, fun to be with, and always caring. She successfully ran my library at UL so I could stay home and rebuild after Hurricane Fran. We will both miss her.
John,Lauri,Jacob,Sarah
My thoughts of Pat are filled with love,caring,she had for her family,friends and everyone she knew. She crossed a lot of paths through life and she always had that beautiful sweet smile. She was amazing lady. Her sweet sprit will live in hearts of those who knew her. She had a bond that no one could break once you met her.I pray God will give you the peace and comfort of knowing that she is in God’s care. She will be missed.
John,Lauri,Jacob,Sarah
I have wonderful memories of Pat. She was a SPECIAL lady. She will be missed
John and Family
Although we are Very late in signing this, you can be sure the tardiness does not take away our sorrow at your mom’s passing. Although we really did not know Pat very well, we realize that your dad made a very good selection when he chose his wife and your mother, as most will agree he had a good head on his shoulders. Our thoughts are with you and your family as you go through the days, weeks, months, and years ahead.
In Love and Peace
John and Joan Stopka