Patricia Sharifi's Obituary
On Friday, May 10th, Patricia Sharifi, loving wife and mother of three daughters, passed away at age 61.
Pat was born on June 27th, 1957 in Miami Beach, Florida to Helen and Frank Eisele. She grew up in Norristown, Pennsylvania. After earning her Bachelors in Business at the University of Florida, She moved back to Miami and received her Masters degree from Florida International University in 1989. She practiced public administration for Miami Dade County for 33 years. On March 28th 1981, she married Akbar Sharifi. They raised three daughters, Samantha, Lauren, and Rachelle.
Pat had a passion for playing and watching basketball, especially the Miami Heat. She enjoyed going to the movies, shopping, and traveling with her family. She was known for her calm demeanor, her love of animals, her kind and compassionate spirit, and for helping those in need. She’ll be remembered for her infectious laugh and ability to laugh at herself.
Pat was preceded in death by her father, Frank, her mother, Helen, and her brother, Larry. She is survived by her husband, Akbar, her three children, Samantha, Lauren, and Rachelle, her brother Josh, her twin sister Pam, and several nieces and nephews.
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