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Obituary

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Hochschild, who left us on September 2, 2025. Patricia, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, was born at Melrose Hospital in Melrose, Massachusetts on August 19, 1947, and spent a life filled with love, strength, and a remarkable spirit of determination.

Patricia is survived by her children, Jenny Skahen and Anton Hochschild, her daughter-in-law, Laurel Hochschild, and son-in-law, Jack Skahen. She also …

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One quick anecdote about my dear cousin Pat and her great family:  when my wife Wendy and I had recently started our ow…

One quick anecdote about my dear cousin Pat and her great family:  when my wife Wendy and I had rec…

One quick anecdote about my dear cousin Pat and her great family…

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What were Patricia's favorite artists or styles of art?
Pat and Tony appreciated plein-air oil paintings and amassed a small collection from…
Pat and Tony appreciated plein-air oil paintings and amassed a small collection from Anna Rich…
Pat and Tony appreciated plein-air oil paintings and amassed a small collection from Anna Richards Brewster and Aaron K…
What were Patricia's favorite vacation spots?
Hawaii, Catalina, Newport, RI
Hawaii, Catalina, Newport, RI
Hawaii, Catalina, Newport, RI
What were Patricia's favorite ways to spend free time?
Gardening and cooking, spending time and traveling with Tony on vacation and for tra…
Gardening and cooking, spending time and traveling with Tony on vacation and for trade shows, …
Gardening and cooking, spending time and traveling with Tony on vacation and for trade shows, visiting with her grand c…
What were Patricia's favorite books?
Anything biographical.
Anything biographical.
Anything biographical.

Timeline

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Born

August 19th, 1947
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Graduated from college

1969
Providence College
B.A. Education
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Got married to Arthur Hochschild

February 8th, 1969
Newport, Rhode Island

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes scattered

At Sea

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