Patricia Miranda

Patricia Lynn Miranda, 57, of Chicago, died suddenly on Monday morning, March 13, 2017. She was born October 20, 1959 in Bronx, New York, to Angelo and Wanda Miranda. She had one daughter, who was born October 19, 1978; she always said her daughter was her best birthday gift. Surviving are her mother Wanda Miranda of Ohio, daughter Nadine Miranda of Ohio; one grandson Kyle; older brother Michael Miranda of Maryland; younger sisters Valerie Kirchofer of Indiana and Christine Miranda of Ohio; also surviving are six nephews, one niece and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Her father, Angelo Miranda and younger brother, Thomas Miranda preceded her in death. Patricia was a long time resident of Chicago where she enjoyed cooking for her many friends, listening to music, writing poetry, sketching, crocheting and reading. Her favorite novels were the Lord of the Rings series, of which she had read numerous times. Her favorite movie was Wizard of Oz. The visitation is from 9 AM until 10 AM on Friday, April 21, 2017 at St. Barbara’s Catholic Church in Massillon. The funeral mass will follow at 10 AM on Friday, April 21, 2017, also at St. Barbara’s. Father Brian Cline will be officiating. A private burial will be at the Calvary Cemetery, in the cremation garden. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Barbara’s Catholic Church at 2813 Lincoln Way NW, Massillon, Ohio 44647 and/or St. Gertrude’s Catholic Church at 1420 West Granville Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60660.