Mrs. Patricia "Trish" A. Rosiejka of Sleepy Hollow

Patricia "Trish" A. Rosiejka, 70, of Sleepy Hollow, Illinois. A loving family, trips with her parents, brother and cousins. Enjoyed piano, dance and ice-skating lessons. Coming home from school and watching French lessons on PBS with her Grandfather (lived upstairs with her Aunt Jo) and having him then interpret the words into Italian. Was a short term regular on TV’s Romper Room. While Volunteering as a candy striper at a children’s hospital she gained a lifelong friend. Graduated from Norte Dame HS in Chicago: HS Honor society, French Club, Debate Club and school paper editor. College Graduate with degrees in Education, Curriculum and Geography. Loved to retell her Grandfather's stories in his accent. She had an ear for picking up on accents she could mimic almost any dialect or speech patterns. While her HS Typing teacher was delayed one day she proceeded to the teachers’ desk and in the teachers accent and mannerisms proceeded to start the lesson. The teacher walked in, smiled and said please continue. Her Cher, Miss Swan and Roseanne Roseannadanna impressions were memorable. She met her husband Tom at a Jewel store where they worked part time. Married at St. Constance Church in Chicago, IL on Sept. 28, 1974. Survived by her husband Thomas, sons Nathan (Cheney), Jordan and brother Thomas. She was not a fan of coffee, most vegetables, games, crafts and not being in charge. In lieu of flowers memorials to Meadows Association would be appreciated. She was an avid reader of books (would often read the last page of a book to judge if she should invest in it’s purchase), magazines, newspapers. Picked up the travel bug from her parents which resulted in many trips after getting married to: Mexico, Canada, Europe and all 50 States. Finally getting to see Paris (4 years of French in HS) and later to Sicily where her Grandparents were from. Enjoyed writing, added notes to Birthday, Anniversary, Thank you, Xmas cards or notes to parents and students. Maintained two International pen pals while in HS. Truly enjoyed signing and while in her class room would often break out in a Trish modified Broadway Show song to get a student’s attention. Was a choir member at two of the churches that she attended. Most of her teaching occurred in school district U-46. Several different grade levels and schools but a majority at 3rd grade in Clinton in South Elgin from where she retired. Her education and her years of being a teacher allowed her to help many kids that struggled at learning. She had her 3rd graders learn roles and sing in a play for the entire school and finishing with their las performance at the nearby HS for their families. Had former students want their children be in her class. Enjoyed in sharing stories from her years of teaching. She left a lasting impression on everyone she met. A loyal friend, the life of a party with flashing eyes, a beautiful smile and the hair of a Spanish dancer, before her highlights. She was loved by so many and will be missed by all who knew her. Thank you Marcy In lieu of flowers memorials to Meadows Association would be appreciated. The family has created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories, photos, and videos. For those of you that would have attended services and would like to express your condolences please click on the "Share A Memory" link above and you can leave a message. If you wish to send a Sympathy Card, please feel free to send it to Morizzo Funeral Home, 2550 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, 60169 c/o the Family; we will gladly forward it on to the family. For further information please contact the Morizzo Funeral Directors at 847.752.6444. Arrangements entrusted to Morizzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, at 2550 West Hassell Road, (Northeast corner at Barrington Road), Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169.

Mrs. Patricia "Trish" A. Rosiejka of Sleepy Hollow

March 14, 1954 - August 12, 2024