Patricia A. Moreira-Kalish
Our beloved and beautiful “Gold Star Mother” has passed peacefully into the arms of God at the age of 93. Born in Wilkinsburg, PA to Fred and Anne Lewis. At the age of 15, she moved to Brazil and became a model for an American clothing company. She eventually met our father, a Franciscan Monk, who she later married. They decided to return to the U.S. after having their first child. They built a home in Ohioville having raised five boys and one girl who she affectionately called Mi Niña. Mom worked for many years as a nurse in the field of oral surgery for Dr. Campbell, Dr. Atchison and Dr. Chewing. Mom was a stunning woman full of grace, very well read, and always the go to for advice or to help anyone at any time. She was a longtime member of Faith Community Methodist Church in Rochester. She was preceded in death by 3 husband’s, Ralph Angelo Moreira Sr., Edward Matsey and Edward Kalish. She was also preceded in death by her 3 oldest sons, Ralph Jr., Richard and David. Survived by daughter Kathy Moreira-James (Stephen), two sons; Gregory Moreira (Christine) and Douglas Moreira (Margie). Also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, sister Virgina Dawson of Midland, PA and brother William Lewis of Columbus, OH. A very special thank you to the staff at Beaver Meadows for the wonderful care and compassion to our mother and family. Friends will be received on Wednesday April 24, 2024 from 3pm-7pm in Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Rochester, where a service will be held for close family and friends on Thursday April 25, 2024 at 11am. Private interment will take place in Beaver Cemetery.
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So sorry to hear about Pat!! My dad, Dr. Campbell, loved Pat and respected her as a wonderful nurse in his office. I got to work with Pat in my dad’s office. She was a lovely lady.
Pat was so deeply loved by the entire Campbell family and I cherish her devoted and caring work along side my dad, George W. Campbell. She was a beautiful lady inside and out and I always loved her ever-present smile! I’m so grateful to have worked with her in my dad’s office. My heartfelt love and condolences to her family and friends.
I am sad to hear of Pat’s passing. When I was growing up the Moreira Family were my neighbors.
Kathy Moreira and I were close friends. Pat always made me welcomed and included me in so many family get togethers. Pat was always fun and happy to be around. When my family moved away I missed all the Moreira family.
Love and condolences to all
Cindy Wilton Bunn