Obituary of Patricia Osmundsen

Patricia "Pattie" C. Osmundsen, 63, of Howell died on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ, surrounded by her family after a courageous three year battle with stage 4 ovarian cancer. Pattie was born in Staten Island, NY and had lived in the Arthur Kills section until moving to Howell in 1985. She was a graduate of Port Richmond High School and received her bachelor's and master degrees from Wagner College. Pattie worked as a permanent substitute for special needs children for the Middlesex County VoTech and as a secretary at World Cup All-Star Cheerleading, Freehold until becoming disabled. Prior to that, she worked at Freehold Borough High School and was the JV Cheerleading Coach. Pattie started her teaching career at numerous catholic schools throughout Staten Island. She enjoyed shopping on the weekends, teaching her students and helping others. Pattie loved her trips to Atlantic City and Myrtle Beach. She tanned on the beach at Manasquan and spent time at Denise's and Robin's pools. Pattie cherished her cheerleading trips, especially "going out". She did not have much family but considered her friends as family. Pattie fought her disease with every ounce but knew it was time to be with her beloved Artie. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur, in 2001. Pattie is survived by her son, Brian Kuhrt of Howell; a daughter, Rita Rose Osmundsen and her husband, Albert Cruz of Howell; a granddaughter, Sienna Rose Nelly Cruz; her best friends, Tiy M. Fountain of Freehold, Denise Yuhas of Millstone, Robin Mennie of Howell and Carmen Rodriquez of Lakewood. Visiting at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township, NJ on Monday, June 13, 2011 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Relatives and friends may gather at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at the funeral home for the Rite of Committal followed by her 9:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Veronica's Catholic Church, 4215 Route 9 North, Howell. Interment will be private. For those who desire, memorial contributions in memory of Pattie may be made to the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at JSUMC, 1945 Route 33, Neptune, NJ 07753. For information, directions or condolence messages to the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com