PODZIUS, Patricia A., of Flat Rock, MI has passed away on August 29th at the age of 92 from cancer. She was beloved wife of the late Stanley “Speedy” Podzius. She is survived by her 4 sisters, Rita Holaski, Gerry Roberts, Marge Whitey and Midge Kriesel. She was the mother of James (Roberta) Podzius, Rick (Jane) Podzius and Susan (Bruce) Berquist. She had 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.Patricia “Pat” was born on January 12, 1929. Her parents were Pete and Sophie Sanok of Southwest Detroit. The 5 girls and their parents lived in that area for many years. Pat graduated from Southwestern High School. After high school, Pat got a job at the J.L. Hudson store. This is where she acquired a love for fashion and has always dressed very classy. In that same neighborhood, is where she met her husband, Speedy. He worked at the gas station down the block and would pass her house every day.Pat and Speedy were married in 1953. Speedy got a job at the Cadillac Motor Co. They started their family and had 3 children, James, Rick, and Susan. After several moves in the downriver area, they moved to Rockwood in 1964. The kids went to Chapman Elementary School. Pat went back to work and started the first library at Chapman School. Eventually she worked her way up and became the secretary at Carlson High School for 11 years.In 1984, Speedy retired and they move to Arizona. Pat worked part-time in the office at their senior park. Eventually they moved into a condo in Sun City where Pat was the president of their condo association for many years and also had over 3,000 volunteer hours at the local hospital. Speedy passed away in 1990. In 2004, Pat moved back to Michigan and then into Flat Rock Towers. She was president of their association for many years too.Pat was always very organized and loved working with people. She also enjoyed traveling all over the country with family and friends. She always enjoyed a good party and was a lot of fun to be around. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and anyone who knew her.
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