Patricia Myra Giacomazzi Broemmel passed away on December 18, 2020, in Hanford, California, following a short struggle with cancer. She was born on March 17, 1940, in Hanford, California, to parents, Fred and Lilia (Curti) Giacomazzi. She was a graduate of Thomas McCarthy Catholic Elementary School and Hanford High School (Class of 1957). She was a member of the Midvalley 4-H Club and attained several awards and medals for her work with home economics and animal projects.
She attended San Jose State College (Class of 1961) where she earned a Bachelors Degree in Education and a teaching credential. Patricia taught elementary school at the Lemoore Naval Air Station for many years.
Patricia raised three sons, Jason, Patrick, and Scott in the Reedley area. She was involved in their school activities and in the agriculture community. She was a graduate of the distinguished Agricultural Leadership Program (Class Ten).
For over 25 years, Patricia resided in Berkeley, CA. She earned a Masters Degree in Theology & Bioethics from the Graduate Theological Union, located on the University of California Berkeley Campus. Patricia worked as a chaplain at several hospitals in the Bay Area.
On most holidays, she volunteered at soup kitchens serving the homeless. She was devoted to her Catholic faith, participating in her church and spending time at several retreat centers in the mountains and by the sea.
Patricia enjoyed skiing and taught the sport to her sons, nieces, and nephew. She led a healthy lifestyle, practicing yoga, gardening, hiking, and adventuring in the mountains and coastal areas. Recently, she visited the Sequoia National Park and Morro Bay with her sons.
She loved her annual family trip to Arizona to watch the San Francisco Giants Spring training games. She found joy traveling and exploring the U.S. and many countries throughout the world.
Patricia was very well-read and had a passion for political discussion. She would strongly share her educated viewpoints on many issues facing our world today. During the pandemic, she relocated to Hanford to shelter-in-place in her home town. She turned 80 on March 17, the historic date of the official Covid Lockdown.
Patricia is survived by sons, Jason Broemmel (Jessica Gensley) of San Francisco, CA; Patrick Broemmel (Tracy Culinane) of Nantucket, MA; sister-in-law, Jacqueline Giacomazzi of Hanford, CA; nephew, Dino Giacomazzi (Julie) of Hanford, CA; nieces, Gina Hageboeck of Lafayette, CA; Cara Fernandez (Mark) of Saratoga, CA; Mia Giacomazzi (Nagendra Cuddalore Patta) of Amsterdam, Netherlands; eight great-nieces and nephews, and many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her son, Scott Broemmel; parents, Fred and Lilia Giacomazzi; & brother, Donald Giacomazzi.
Funeral services will be privately held due to Covid-19 restrictions. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.
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Dear Pat,
When George and Mary Jo Baranowski shared the news that a member of our Sunday Dinners Volunteers community had passed away, I never would have guessed it would be you! I am still in a state of shock, a few hours later. I don't know which fact shocks me more: that you have passed away, or that you turned 80 years old on March 17th! You had the gift of youth... I knew you looked much younger than your age, but you were so discreet that I didn't realize *how* much younger!
When we last spoke, you had warned me you might be leaving Berkeley, but I never thought that you'd be leaving this Earth.
I love the black and white photo of you... it was obviously taken a while ago, but I can see you kept the same hairstyle all these years. (Your amazing, thick hair, with almost no grey!)
Thank you so much for all you did for St. Mary Magdalen Parish. Your many volunteer hours there will never be forgotten -- your tremendous sorting and "toss the junk out" skills in the office even more than with the Sunday Dinners "soup kitchen."
Rest in peace, Pat. I'm sure you'll be praying for your beloved Camaldolese monks in heaven; spare a prayer for us at St. Mary Magdalen as well.
Dear Pat- You will be missed! Not just as a friendly helper at the homeless dinners, but also for our discussions.. I will remember us figuring out autonomous driving in the Tesla.. :) You were such fun! I will miss you my friend. Rest in peace dear Pat, Selvi ox
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