Patricia “Patty” Maciejowski, 60, of Mt. Vernon passed away suddenly Monday, January 27, 2025. She was born on November 21, 1964, the daughter of Dionicio Garcia and Maria Rosita Rodriguez in Chicago. She married the love of her life, Billy Maciejowski and they shared thirty-six amazing years as husband and wife, and he survives her in Mt. Vernon.
Along with her husband, Billy, survivors that will mourn the loss of this fine lady who was the backbone of her family include her father, Ernesto Bonilla; her children, Michelle Penrod (William Jr.), Israel Fontanez (Heather), Chris Maciejowski (Alicia), and Matt Maciejowski; grandchildren, Dionicia Penrod, Gracie Penrod, Cassius Penrod, Keira Fontanez, Israel Fontanez III, Max Maciejowski, Scott Maciejowski, Jenna Maciejowski, and Sterling Maciejowski; great-grandchildren, Terralynn Penrod, and William Henry Penrod IV; sisters, Barbara, Tita, Brenda, Lola, and Teresa; brother, Juny; special niece, Felicia Orta; bonus grandson, Tiago; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Patty was preceded in death by her mother, Maria; father, Dionicio; niece, Dionicia; nephew, Pito; and her grandson who was her entire heart, William Henry Penrod III.
Patty was a beautiful lady whose presence could light up a room and fill it with positivity and warmth. She will be remembered fondly by all who went to Patty’s Marathon and Hucks in Mt. Vernon, where she was a cashier and shared her kindness with everyone. During Patty’s employment, she created a true community by investing in the lives of her regular customers. Her generosity and ability to lend a listening ear were unmatched and Patty was well respected for her genuine heart for others. Patty was a loving mother and grandmother and her family’s biggest cheerleader. She was a “go getter”, filling her days with ways to serve others. Patty was her grandchildren’s #1 fan, attending anything they participated in and making sure they could hear their “Mamaw” supporting them from the crowd. Patty was a stellar cook, making enough food to feed an army and no one could ever make rice as mouth-watering delicious as she could. She had a witty sense of humor that always had everyone laughing out loud to her famous one-liners. Patty was compassionate, exceptional at giving unconditional love, welcoming, funny, and an amazing example of how one person can make the world a better place. “We love you to the moon and back”, Patty’s famous saying, will continue to be shared by everyone in her family.
A celebration of life service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Irvin Macz Funeral Home in Centralia with Pastor Seth Baltzell officiating. A Rite of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the Irvin Macz Funeral Home in Centralia with Reverend Monsignor David Darin officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Memorial Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. Relatives and friends are welcome to a visitation time to offer words of support and comfort to her family from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2025, and 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the Irvin Macz Funeral Home in Centralia. Memorials may be made in Patty’s honor in the care of her son, Israel Fontanez. Online condolences and memories of Patty may be shared with her family by visiting maczfuneralhomes.com and/or on the funeral home’s Facebook page.
