Patricia Anne Lachkovic
April 27, 1962 ~ April 27, 2024
On April 27, 2024, Patricia Anne Lachkovic worked out terms with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Patti Anne was taken into the arms of our Lord in Heaven 4/27/24! Patti was brought into this world on the same day in 1962. Patricia was the gentle and kind wife of her husband John for 38 years. They were married at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Leonardtown Maryland, on, August 23, 1986. They were fortunate to have 3 sons, Jonathan (Jami), Matthew (Amelia), and Andrew Lachkovic, all of Lexington Park, Maryland, who remain to carry on their mother's gracious traditions of loyalty and love. Patti's daughter-in-law Jami was more than a daughter could ever be, providing love and care for her, especially in the last 2 weeks of Patti’s life on earth. Patti has a legacy of 8 precious grandchildren: Brianna, Natalie, Emily, Isabella, Hayden, Mackenzee, James, and Sophia Grace. She also left behind a future daughter-in-law, Amelia. Patti Anne is survived by her loving brother Gary A. Quade (Jessi) of Lexington Park, Maryland. Her 3 brothers, Denny, Frank, and Vincent left this world before her. Patti's parents, who were waiting for her in Heaven, were Benjamine F. Quade and Elizabeth A. Quade of Great Mills, Maryland. Patti has many friends, relatives and a special Aunt Theresa Moran who especially comforted her in the final two weeks of her life. She was lovingly supported by the Hospice of St. Mary's, while in her son Jonathan's home.
Patti served as a Computer Scientist with the Patuxent River Naval Warfare Center for 35 years, where she received many awards and recognitions. She was talented and gifted in math and enjoyed working for the United States government. Patti retired to enjoy more time with her family, which she certainly did! Patti persevered through many sicknesses, surgeries, and trials to continue to be fully involved with her family. She especially enjoyed vacation weeks in Florida each year, even after needing 4 times a week dialysis treatment. Patti was a hospitality expert, hosting with her sons and husband many Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, and birthday celebrations. Patti was a seamstress, great baker/cook, and was gifted with a great sense of direction. She was very loving and kind as well as being a loyal loving wife and mother.
Patti was educated at St. Mary's College of Maryland and graduated in 1983 with a bachelor’s of science degree in computer science and mathematics. Patti was a lifelong county resident. She was skilled at gardening, fishing, (her father was a waterman at one time) and enjoyed dinner theaters, and she loved to shop with her granddaughters. Patti enjoyed serving others, sewing, gardening, crafting, and cooking and baking for many church functions. One enjoyable story Patti liked to share was when she went fishing on one of her birthdays, after her husband tried to discourage her because the waves were too high, and the wind was too strong. She tried anyway, and the Lord blessed her with two fish on one line! One of her favorite "happy places" was sitting at the table for two overlooking the water at Captain Pat's Seafood restaurant. After a lifetime of challenges and trials, Patti Anne's heart remained true and loving until her last breath, as she passed while hugging a nephew goodbye.
For anyone wishing to give a donation in honor of Patti and her family please consider two charities she was passionate about, the CARENET Pregnancy Care Center of Lexington Park, Maryland, or the First District Aide Society, of Ridge, Maryland. One of Patti's parting words to her husband, besides "don't cry, you’re being a wimp," was to always "help others".
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with prayers recited at 7:00 PM, in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM in St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, St. Inigoes, MD, with Father John Patrick Tindana officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Brian Quade, Alan Quade, Josh Quade, Mike Guy, Gary Quade, and Mike Abell.
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The absolute hardest moments in life are those when we are forced to say goodbye. Believe in yourself, in the power and strength inside you to show you the way to deal with this loss. Let your faith guide you. Be assured that there will be happier tomorrows, and let a hopeful heart carry you through your grief. There is no limit to what you can do especially knowing that the love you have for Patti is not lost. It will always be with you. She touched your life and you are forever changed. Things will never be the same or what you thought they would be. But the future is yours. Have faith and trust that the love you shared will be a comfort to you in the sorrowful days to come.
The entire Yunker family sends their deepest sympathy to Patti’s family and friends.