Lasting Memories

Mary "Pat" Patricia Rogondino
May 22, 1942-March 20, 2020
San Marcos, California

Mary Patricia “Pat” Rogondino, 77, passed peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2020, with family by her side. She was born in Los Angeles, CA on May 22,1942. Her Doctors called her “the Miracle” as she lived life to the fullest while battling cancer for over 5 years. Pat is survived by her husband Michael Rogondino, daughter Michal Anne Rogondino and spouse Karen Kolonick, daughter Erin Schultz and husband Roark Schultz, daughter Katy Rogondino and fiancé James Williams, and five grandchildren, Ryan, Andrew, Miles, Magnus, and Piper.

Pat and her husband Michael lived in Palo Alto from 1967 to 2000. Raising their three daughters and running their own graphic design company, Rogondino & Associates. Together they created the designs for technical and educational books for over 30-years. Always ahead of the curve, Pat was an early adopter of computers; a Mac graphics expert since 1984. She was a talented graphic designer, technical illustrator, and artist, continuing to create beautiful work until shortly before she passed.

Pat was an active member of the Palo Alto community, which included participating in many cultural events and playing Adult AYSO soccer. Pat had a passion for learning and attended multiple courses at Foothill College and the Palo Alto Cultural Center.

Although Pat and Michael moved to Fallbrook, CA for “retirement” in 2000, Palo Alto has remained a strong part of the fabric of their lives, as they still have many friends here that they stay in touch with and would visit often.

Pat enjoyed entertaining her many friends, thought provoking conversations, Mahjong, and trips to Pala casino. In 2018 Pat and Michael moved to the Brookdale retirement community in San Marcos, CA where they added new friends to their fabric.

A celebration of Pat’s life will happen when it is safe for people to congregate again, and we will enjoy sharing stories about our dear Mother, Wife, Relative, and Friend.