Patricia M. Smith

Torrington, CT- Patricia M. (Corridan) Smith, 65, passed away at Yale New Haven Hospital after a five year long battle against cancer.  Born and raised in Springfield, MA, Patty was one of seven children to the late Edward A. and Therese M. (Hafey) Corridan.  She attended Sacred Heart school in Springfield, graduated from Cathedral High School in 1978, and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Salem State College in 1982.  She worked as a contract filing manager for Prudential Financial, Inc., as well as for The Hartford and Voya Financial (formerly Aetna).  Patty volunteered her time at the Bakerville Library, where she was always happy to support the library in any way possible.  She loved a good book, a friendly dog, a loyal friend, spontaneous trips at the last moment, and most of all, Patty loved her family.  Patty leaves behind her husband of 41 years, Christopher A. Smith, and their sons, Jeffrey and Michael Smith.  She is also survived by her four sisters, Susan Murphy (Kevin), of Wilbraham, MA, Margie Piela (Rich), of Wilbraham, Beth Pohner (Chris) of Springfield, and Christine Burt (Ned) of Hamden, CT, her two brothers, Edward A. Corridan (Paula), of Agawam, and Robert P. Corridan (Jennifer), of Longmeadow, along with many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends. Patty’s Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 10:00am, at Mary, Mother of Hope Church, 840 Page Blvd., Springfield, MA.  Everyone is invited to gather directly at the church.   Calling hours will take place on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Corridan Funeral Home, 333 Springfield St., Chicopee, MA, from 2:00 to 5:00pm.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Patty’s name can be made to Dakin Humane Society, 171 Union St., Springfield, MA 01105.  www.CorridanFuneral.com