Obit: Patricia Epstein, 84, Mother Of Redding Resident

Obituary via family

Patricia Marlowe Epstein, 84, beloved wife of Dr. Simon Epstein and mother of Sharon Epstein
of Redding, Connecticut, and Joanne Owens of Trumbull, Connecticut, passed away January
30 at Stamford Hospital from complications of long-time multiple sclerosis.
Pat attended New Rochelle High School and Cornell University and then taught history and
English at New Rochelle High School.

Pat's love for history was huge. For many years she wasa guest speaker in the Stamford elementary and high schools on topics of Americana. Pat
owned a Civil War uniform, and before the internet she spent a great deal of time researching
the uniform and the man who wore it, learning not only his name but also that he had fought at
Gettysburg. She brought the uniform to the classroom and let the students try on the jacket,
bringing history to life. She had great enthusiasm for learning of all kinds, and excelled at trivia
and Jeopardy.

Despite being in a wheelchair for the past twenty-five years, Pat was able to travel extensively in
the National Park System, journeying across the country and Alaska.
In addition to her husband and daughters, Patricia is survived by her brother Howard Marlowe
and her two sons-in-law, Edward Dzubak and Douglas Owens.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Association, Hillel, or a
charity of choice.