Patricia Ann Budnik

Patricia Ann Budnik, nee McNulty, age 77, of Hollywood, Florida, went to be with the Lord on June 6, 2014. She was the daughter of Norbert E. McNulty and Mabel E. Seifert McNulty, born July 2nd, 1936 in Riverside, New Jersey. She was raised in Holmes, PA and attend the Ridley Township High School, graduating in 1954. After high school she worked for a year and then married. Within a few short years she found herself alone with two small boys. Starting all over again, with the help of her parents, she ventured on a long journey of work and education that began at West Chester State Teachers College, Glassboro State College, Monmouth College, the University of Miami and finally Nova University where she obtained her doctor of education degree. During that time she had a remarkable teaching career in elementary schools with the Dade County, Florida School District that lasted over 30 years. Having been recognized as an honored and distinguished teacher, she was selected to teach the Master's program at Nova University to new teachers.. Her skill and accomplishments in teaching and her character and reputation as a devoted Christian, coupled with her desire to advance the Word o...[more]

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od caught the attention of a renowned Christian foreign mission agency which taught English and American culture in China while imparting and teaching Christian values in the process. At great risk to her physical wellbeing and against medical advice she went to China to answer the call of the Great Commission for five Summers. To this day she is an honored and respected teacher by hundreds of her students in China. She was a very devoted and active member of the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Hollywood, teaching and assisting in adult education in the Sunday Schools, the women's circles and singing in the choir. She is remembered for her charity and support of the church's and community programs and outreaches to the poor and the needy. She was predeceased by her father, Norbert E. McNulty, her mother, Mabel E.Seifert McNulty, her brother, Norbert E. McNulty, Jr. and a grandson, Corey Budnik. She is survived by her two sons, Barry Budnik (Carolyn), Scott Budnik (Jane), and 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; her brother, David W.McNulty, Esq (Darla), and sister, Darlene Findley (Ray).Donations in her memory may be made to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 500 North Park Road, Hollywood, FL 33021, 954.989.2655, mail@standrewspca.com