Louise Jankowski
October 19, 1921 - August 14, 2015
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Louise Jankowski
October 19, 1921 - August 14, 2015
Obituary
Louise Patriarca Jankowski passed peacefully on August 14, 2015 at the age of 93 in her beloved home of Laguna Niguel, California. She is preceded in death by her cherished husband of 60 years, Stanley; son John; her parents, Michele Patriarca and Angela Stefanelli Patriarca; and two sisters, Martha Patriarca and Philomena Sestili. She is survived by three children, Stanley Jr., Robert and Linda; two grandchildren, Matthew and Sarah Jankowski; and brother, Mario Patriarca.
Born in Isernia, Italy, Louise immigrated with her family to the United States during the political instability in Europe in the early 20th century, settling in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. There she attended Shenley High School and worked in the Chemistry Department of the University of Pittsburgh, where she met her late husband.
They resided in Pittsburgh, later moving to Maplewood, New Jersey; Berkley Heights, New Jersey; Wilmington, Delaware; and southern California. Louise was a dedicated homemaker, and she was noted for her spectacular cooking and baking skills, yet she remained humble about her magnificent gifts. She enjoyed the outdoors, her favorite spot being the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.
Services will be private.
6 responses to Louise Jankowski
Edie Eberhardt says:
August 17, 2015
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Linda Nasko says:
August 17, 2015
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Shirley BonAnno says:
August 17, 2015
I remember Louise as a kind and caring person. She was very devoted to her husband and family. As I recall, she and Stan were the only loves each other had and remained dedicated to each other for 60 years. We always enjoyed our visits to CA to see them and am sorry there weren’t more.
I will think of her often and know that she and Stan are together again.
With love Shirley
Joe and Eleanor Miller says:
August 18, 2015
We remember Louise as a very kind and lovely person. We remember going
to NJ and Delaware with our two children to visit and we shared many good
times with the family. God bless Louise and I will keep her in my prayers.
Love Joe and Eleanor Miller
Jenny Lamers Pathak says:
August 19, 2015
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