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Mary Patience Kostrzewsky, a retired real estate broker, died at the age of 89 years on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Born May 15, 1928 in Teaneck, New Jersey, her interest in the health care profession led Pat to study at the Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing, graduating as an RN with the Class of 1949. She later pursued a successful career in real estate. Pat is preceded in death by her husband, Captain Alexander John Kostrzewsky, USN, and is survived by their children: Alexander John Kostrzewsky, Jr., Gregory John Kostrzewsky, Jeffrey John Kostrzewsky, Patience Ann Alexander, and Mary Pamela Alexander, their children's spouses: Cynthia, Carol, and Dianne, and their adoring grandchildren: Anna, William, Weston, Kyle, Tess, and Chloe.
Visitation will be held at Murphy Funeral Home, 1102 West Broad St., Falls Church, VA, 22046, on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. There will be a funeral Mass at St. John the Beloved Roman Catholic Church, 6420 Linway Terrace, McLean, VA, 22101 at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.
Burial will follow at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Those who so desire may make memorial donations in memory of Pat to: So Others Might Eat at (some.org) or by mail at 71 O Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
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January 3, 2018
Martie Wood
What a joy it was to have known Pat. Thirteen years ago when I was a rookie agent at McEnearney, Pat was so welcoming and played a huge part in my feeling at ease in my new career. Always smiling, happy to chat about just about anything, and a simply a lovely person. My thoughts are with her family and I hope you are at peace knowing Pat will be always be watching over you.
January 1, 2018
Mary Jo Washko
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
December 31, 2017
Romans 15:33
You have my deepest sympathy. May God give you peace and strength to keep you going during this difficult time.
December 31, 2017
May the God of all Comfort, comfort you and your family in this your time of need.
December 31, 2017
My deepest condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May God strengthen you and give you peace during this difficult time. Isaiah 65:17-20.
December 31, 2017
Charilyn Cowan
Pat was one of the first agents to reach out to me when I joined McEnearney some years ago. Her kindness and generous spirit were so helpful as I was getting going. We went out socially and she was such great company, telling me of nursing school and early days with her Prince Charming, Alex. I've missed Pat for some years now but am glad her spirit lives on, without the suffering. Warm thoughts and prayers to her other friends and especially to her most beloved family.
December 31, 2017
Monika Harrison
I had the privilege of knowing Pat as a colleague at McEnearney Associates. When I first joined the company, she, I and another colleague routinely attended Broker's Open Houses together and we always learned something about the house and real estate and always had fun. She loved her family, her work and her life in general. She will be missed.
December 31, 2017
Tony & Jean Louis
Our hearts,our thoughts ,our love and our prayers are for Mom and for all the family.She can now rest in peace with the comfort of family love.God Bless You all.
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