J. Patrick Sokoloski, special needs teacher

J. Patrick Sokoloski passed away peacefully with his family by his side following complications from glioblastoma Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in his home.  

He was born in Baltimore, Md., June 7, 1945, son of the late Frank and Marge (Dempsey) Sokoloski.  Patrick taught and coached at Perry Hall High School for 40 years.  In his retirement, he continued to work with special needs students in Delaware.  He was an avid marathoner and athlete.  Patrick was a music lover who enjoyed the outdoors and daily walks with his dog, Joey.  

He is survived by his best friend Agatha Sokoloski (Klym) and was a devoted husband during their 53 years of marriage. He was the proud father of two children: Ian Sokoloski (Shari) and Timothy Sokoloski (Jodie); cherished grandfather to Skyler, Grayson, Connor and Ewan.  He will be dearly missed by longtime friend and brother-in-law Rody Jaeger and his wife Eunice.  He leaves behind a sister,  brothers-in-law David and Bill, as well as many nieces and a nephew.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Overlea, Friday, Sept. 10, at 11 a.m., 10 Willow Ave., Baltimore.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Shenandoah National Park Trust,  www.snptrust.org 1750 Allied St., Suite C, Charlottesville, VA  22903.