Marjorie Pettine Rakowski

August 28, 1934 - April 30, 2020

MARJORIE (MARGE) PETTINE RAKOWSKI, age 85, died 4/30/2020. She was in hospice care after a long illness. Born in Norristown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Florence (Grauel) Pettine. She was a graduate of St. Matthew’s High School, Conshohocken, PA. Prior to marriage and children she worked at the former Montgomery Hospital, Norristown, PA  as a physical therapist aide. Marge worked as an Administrative Assistant for Henkels and McCoy in Blue Bell, PA for 21 years, retiring in 2002. She was a dedicated employee. She was  an avid card player and was active in weekly pinochle and rummy groups. She also participated in the Montgomery County Senior Games and medaled in five events.  Marge loved bowling, golfing and bocci.  She was an active  member of St. Teresa of Avila parish in Valley Forge, PA for over 50 years. She was part of the  Ladies Guild for many years . She loved serving her church where she  volunteered on the Decorating Committee, at the yearly Christmas bazaar, was a  member of Parish Council, Arts and Environment Committee and was also  a Eucharistic Minister. Nothing made Marge happier than spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was affectionately known as Mom, Mom- Mom or “ Marge the Sarge” by those who loved her.  What was most important to Marge were her family and her faith.  She will be profoundly and forever missed. Marge is survived by six children: Brian J. Mulroy of Steamboat Springs, CO; Sheila A. Kelleher of Egg Harbor Township, NJ; Daniel P. Mulroy husband of Sandra Mulroy of Trooper; Kathleen A. Wynands wife of Joseph Wynands of Pottstown, PA; Francis E.  Rakowski, husband of Elizabeth Rakowski of Trooper, PA; Christine Marchini wife of Richard Marchini of Schwenksville, PA.  Nine grandchildren: Daniel, Jr., Caitlin, Christopher, Sean, Kira, Allison, Isabella, Anna and Christian and four great grandchildren: Owen, Avery, Perry and Nora.  Marge also had many loving cousins and devoted friends. A memorial Mass and Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made in her name to St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, Valley Forge, PA. Condolences may be made at Moore Funeral Home, Conshohocken, PA.