Patricia C. Sparrow's Obituary
Patricia C. Sparrow passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Born in Camden, NJ, to the late Franklin P. and Katherine M. (nee Frame) Curry. She was 89 years old.
Patricia was the beloved wife of the late Orval F. Sparrow. Loving mother of Janet (Vincent), Barbara, and James. Cherished nana to Heather (Jim) and Michael. Patricia was the sister of Julia (the late Philip) and Elizabeth (Joseph). She will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and her beloved feline companion, Ricky Redz.
Patricia worked at Insurance Company of North America prior to starting her family. Later in life she found great joy working as a cafeteria aide in M.J. Pearson Elementary School in Delanco. She was an active member of Dobbins Memorial United Methodist Church in Delanco. She enjoyed reading and trips to the Jersey Shore.
A gathering of friends and family will be held on Friday, May 5th, at Givnish of Cinnaminson, 1200 Route 130 North, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with Patricia’s service starting at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park, 1300 Route 130, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Patricia may be made to: The Neighborhood Center (278 Kaighn Ave., Camden, NJ 08103 or online at http://www.neighborhoodrising.org/) or The Delanco Public Library (1303 Burlington Ave., Delanco, NJ 08075 or online at http://www.delancolibrary.org/).
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