Mary Ann "Pat" "Mrs. A." Abraczinskas

November 23, 1933 - December 31, 2020

Wantage - Mary Ann “Pat” “Mrs. A.” Abraczinskas, age 87, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her residence. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on November 23, 1933 to the late Joseph and Estelle (Moreiko) Glenn, Pat had lived in Sussex, NJ for the past 60 years. She graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in Olyphant, Pennsylvania and received her nursing degree from Scranton State Hospital of Nursing. Pat was a registered nurse at Horton Memorial Hospital in Middletown, New York for twenty five years and retired in 1994. She was a member of St. Monica's R.C. Church in Sussex and their Leisure Club. Pat was an avid reader and belonged to a book club in Franklin for over twenty years. She loved her summers on Cape Cod, time with dear friends in Daytona Beach Shores and Tuesday night Portland Bingo. Her most treasured time was with family and friends. Quintessential hostess that loved to gather her extended family with good food and company. Pat volunteered her time to many charities and organizations over the years. Celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past August. Treasured her longtime friendships with Virginia, Ethel and Barbara. She was predeceased by her sister, Geraldine Vaskas. Pat is survived by her loving husband, Bob; her sons, Robert John Abraczinskas, Jr. of Granbury, Texas and William Joseph Abraczinskas and his fiancé Dawn Britcher of Spring City, Pennsylvania; her daughter, Mary Ann Abraczinskas Romano of Robbinsville, New Jersey; her brother, Joseph Glenn and his wife Mary Jane of Dalton, Pennsylvania; her grandchildren, Zachery Peters and Justin Romano; her nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Clove Cemetery in Wantage. Anyone attending the service is encouraged to park at the American Legion since the grave site is located directly next to their parking lot. In lieu of flowers for the service, please consider purchasing a floral piece for yourself or someone special in your life to enjoy. Pat always believed that flowers were for the living and should be admired and enjoyed without need of a special occasion. If a donation is preferred, please consider a memorial donation in Pat’s memory to Compassionate Care Hospice, 350 Sparta Avenue, Sparta, NJ 07871 Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23) Sussex. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.pinkelfuneralhome.com