Obituary of Patricia Erickson

Erickson, Patricia Gail (nee Arnold) age 51 of Wyckoff passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 30, 2009 after a courageous battle with leukemia. Born in Ridgewood, she lived in Midland Park before moving to Wyckoff 16 years ago. Patti was a former Bank Teller for Citizens First National Bank of Hawthorne, NJ. Beloved wife of Paul R. Erickson Jr of Wyckoff, cherished mother of Krista and Brandon Erickson both of Wyckoff. Beloved daughter of Elizabeth Arnold and the late Elmer Arnold, formerly of Midland Park. Also survived by her brothers, William Arnold of Wyckoff and Douglas Arnold of Texas and the late Donald Arnold. Also surviving are two nephews and many cousins. The family will receive friends on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ followed by a Funeral Service Thursday at 10 am. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Hackensack University Medical Center, For Stem Cell Research, 360 Essex St. Suite 301, Hackensack, NJ 07601. www.vpfh.com