Patricia Ann D'Aquisto Obituary

Patricia Ann D'Acquisto (nee Meleski), 88 of Grafton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family members on February 15th , 2023. Born August 16th, 1934 to the late Helen and John Meleski. Beloved mother of Debra Shoemaker and James (Ann) D'Acquisto and loving grandmother "Amah" to Kelly Shoemaker, Jeff Shoemaker and Joseph D'Acquisto . Survived by brother Ronald Meleski and nieces and nephews and friends. She was proceeded in death by her brother John V. Meleski, former husband James J. D'Acquisto and son in law Joel Shoemaker.

A special thank you to the compassionate Aurora Grafton Hospital medical team and Horizon Hospice for their loving care as she made her journey to our Lord.

Restaurant business was in her blood, she started as a waitress for Nino's and worked her way to owning her own restaurant in Waupaca and later settling in Port Washington to manage the Dari Haus.

She lived 21 years at the Berkshire in Grafton, one of the first residents, where she planned many events throughout the years including tea parties, Oscar events and themed parties for all the residents to enjoy. She loved to cook and plan family events. Her thoughts were always with her family and her grandchildren were her pride and joy.

Private family service will be held in March, date to be determined.