Marlene Pastor Obituary

Marlene Pastor
May 6, 1937 - July 12, 2025
Marlene S. Pastor, 88, beloved wife of the late David N. Pastor, of Wallingford, passed away peacefully while surrounded by the love of her family, on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Portland Care and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Scranton, PA on May 6, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Teofil "Ted" and Ann (Zuckowsky) Skortoski.
Marlene Pastor was a registered nurse who specialized in geriatric care. She was adored by her countless patients throughout her professional career and in her lifelong volunteer work. She brought deep love, compassion, and skill in her nursing both to her patients and her family. She also served with dedication as a Lay Minister in the Catholic Church extending her care in outreach service to homebound and infirmed people. She enjoyed traveling and exploring almost every state in the country together with her beloved husband David Pastor during their 62 year marriage.
She is survived by her beloved daughters, Veronica Libby of Middletown and Jennifer Pastor and her partner, David Melendez of Los Angeles, CA; her cherished granddaughters, Rachel Ferriola and her husband, Alec of Middletown and Samantha Patridge and her husband, Garrett of Canton, GA; her step-grandson, Pablo Melendez of New York; her twin brother, Joseph Skortoski and his wife, Carole of Gainesville, VA; and many extended relatives and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 18th at 11:00 a.m. directly at Church of the Resurrection, 115 Pond Hill Rd., Wallingford. Arrangements are under the direction of The Wallingford Funeral Home.