Patricia Ann Arvai, 87, passed away peacefully in her home on Sept. 18, 2024, in Fredericksburg, VA. Married to her high school sweetheart, John Joseph Arvai, for nearly 52 years, Patricia had looked forward to reuniting with him in heaven since his death in 2009. Patricia cherished her family and showered them with love and attention. She is survived by her children, Jay (Maureen) Arvai, Jeff (Mary) Arvai, and Kelly (Mark) Vento; her grandchildren, Kevin (Genessis) Arvai, Scott (Anna) Arvai, Shannon Arvai, Chris (Becca) Holmes, Lauren (Cody) Johnson, Alexandra Arvai, Tommy Vento, Jake (Alexandria) Vento, and Ben Vento; and her great-grandchildren, Jay, Mia, Ava, Olivia, Emma, Kinley, Montana, and a baby boy due in November. Patricia Ann Zolnierzak was born on June 17, 1937, to Chester and Violet Zolnierzak, in Braddock, PA. She was predeceased by them and her brother, Dennis Zolnierzak. In Braddock, Patricia attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated as valedictorian from North Huntingdon High School in 1955. She worked at West Penn Power Company in Greensburg, PA, and married John in 1957. The young family moved to the metro Washington, D.C. area and eventually settled in Dale City, VA, where they raised their family. In 2004, Pat and John retired to Falls Run in Fredericksburg, VA, where they enjoyed the company of great neighbors and friends.