Patricia Mori's Obituary
Patricia (“Trish”) Mori, of Medford Leas at Lumberton passed away on December 21st, 2016 after a long illness. She was 75.
Formerly of Riverton, New Jersey, Trish is survived by her beloved husband Geno J. Mori, her brother Kenneth (Rita) Felter of Port Richie, Florida, brother in law Richard Hesse of Oxford, Ohio, two grandchildren and 11 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her two sisters Janet Hesse and Marilyn Billovits and step daughter, Carol (Mori) Eiferman. Born in West Brighton, Staten Island, Trish was the youngest child of the late Ellsworth (Sid) Felter and Helen (O’Halloran) Felter.
Trish discovered a passion for teaching early in life and earned her college degree at Notre Dame College of St. John’s University and later a master’s degree in special education from Trenton State College (now the College of New Jersey). Trish taught elementary school for 35 years until her retirement in 1997. During that time she spent nineteen years teaching at Corpus Christi School in Willingboro, New Jersey. She taught with joy and loving care for her students. Throughout her life she found delight in the creative stories and artwork of children’s books.
She eagerly helped those in need and was a tireless volunteer at the St. Francis Inn, Philadelphia House and Providence House. She was an enthusiastic member of the Porch Club of Riverton, New Jersey. She brought a spark of joy to all she encountered with her ready laugh and sense of exploration. She cultivated deep relationships with loved ones, including friendships from childhood and extended family. Many casual acquaintances quickly became dear friends. She brought love, humor and fun to every endeavor and she will be greatly missed by family and friends. Those who knew her will miss her beautiful smile and the sparkle in her eye.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Trish’s memorial life celebration gathering at Givnish of Cinnaminson, 1200 Route 130 N., on Friday evening from 7 – 9 pm and Saturday morning from 9 – 10:30 am. Her Memorial Mass will follow at 11 am at Sacred Heart Church, 4th St. and Linden Ave., Riverton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Sacred Heart School, 1739 Ferry Avenue, Camden, NJ 08104.
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