- Date Of Birth: October 13, 1954
- Date Of Death: October 17, 2017
- State: Colorado
Patricia Ann Janasiak, age 63, of Aurora, CO, passed peacefully in her sleep on October 18th, 2017 after a rapid progression of recently diagnosed ALS. Patricia is preceded in death by her parents Eugene and Katherine Janasiak of Michigan City, IN. She is survived by her sister Susan Jensen of Colorado, her brother John Janasiak of Michigan, sister Marianne (John) Savage of New York, nephews Benjamin Henson, James Jensen, Justin Janasiak and Andrew Savage, and her nieces Jessica Savage, Sarah (Derek) Goltz and Rebecca Jensen. Patricia was born on October 13,1954 in Michigan City, IN. During her high school years, she volunteered as a ‘Candy Striper’ at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Michigan City, which started her career path in the medical field. After graduating from Elston H.S.(1972) she began taking classes to earn a Certification as a Medical Lab Tech. Her education continued, earning an Associate of Science Degree in Medical Technology from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology. In 1987 Patricia moved to Reading, PA to work at Abbott Laboratories. In1990 Patricia moved to Denver CO area where she lived and worked for several medical laboratory equipment companies, including her most recent role as Senior Field Technical Support Specialist at Cepheid of Sunnyside, CA up until her very recent illness. Patricia’s love for family was very strong.