Obituary: Patricia Askin, 66, of Shady Oaks in Middletown

Patricia Askin, 66, of Shady Oaks in Middletown, NJ, died Sunday, October 14, 2012 at her home. She was born in Brooklyn, NY and lived in Middletown moving to Shady Oaks 8 years ago. Patricia worked as an analyst for McKesson Corp. of Somerset for 10 years before retiring in 2009. Pat excelled in crosswords and scrabble, her favorite pastime.

Surviving are her two sisters and their spouses - Marianne and Robert Reinhart of Leonardo, and Donna and Shelly Leibowitz of Millstone Twp.; and her brother and his wife - John and Ann Askin of Farmingdale.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents - Thomas and Anne Askin.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, 115 Tindall Road, Middletown.

Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, October 18 at 11 am at the funeral home. Contributions in Patricia's name may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, 2000 L St. NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC. 20036. For more information, to send condolences or for directions, please visit www.pflegerfh.com.