Patricia Blessington

1936 - 2025

Patricia "Pat" M. Blessington of Weston, MA (formerly of Cos Cob, CT) passed away peacefully on January 31. She was 88.

Born in the Bronx to Anna and Tommy Murray on February 22, 1936, Patricia Ann was one of five children (Angela, John, Thomas and William) and a caring and loving daughter to her late parents. Pat and her late husband Jack were longtime residents of Cos Cob, CT, and active parishioners of St. Catherine of Siena in Greenwich, CT, for 60 years. Pat's father emigrated from Ireland, landing at Ellis Island in 1925 and owned a restaurant for over 30 years on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. Pat loved spending time at the family restaurant (which they referred to as "The Store") and going to movies with her younger brothers. She also loved her summers at their bungalow in City Island, NY. 
 
Pat graduated from The Academy of Mount Saint Ursula in the Bronx before attending The College of New Rochelle. Upon graduating, she worked at ABC Radio for several years before leaving to raise her family becoming a full-time headmaster's wife at three schools with Jack: Whitby School, Greenwich, CT; Berkshire School, Sheffield, MA; and The Unquowa School, Fairfield, CT. Although Pat welcomed staying in the background and yielding the spotlight to Jack, she was his rock in every sense of the word, always available for guidance and encouragement. Jack's many professional accomplishments and honors would not have been possible without Pat by his side.

Years later, always generous with her time, Pat volunteered at Neighbor to Neighbor in Greenwich, as well as the Greenwich Library.  
 
Pat was an impeccable dresser and carried herself with grace and style. She often said, "You can never be overdressed," and lived by those words. She loved the arts, particularly music, and was an accomplished pianist and guitarist. At any point in the day, one would find Pat relaxing at her Baldwin playing everything from Beethoven and Mozart to Elton John and Billy Joel. 
 
Pat had many other hobbies, including baking, knitting, needlepoint, reading and drawing. She was a gifted artist, and her cursive handwriting was second to none, which she put to good use sending cards and notes to friends and family on a regular basis, never missing anyone's birthday or anniversary. 

Throughout her life, Pat's family was her pride and joy. She had a big heart and was truly selfless. She was a devoted wife to her late husband, as well as a loving mother and grandmother, showering each of them with unconditional love. She was a tireless supporter of her family and loved spending time with them. Nothing beat a family gathering in Pat's mind, particularly a Murray one. 
 
Pat is survived by her three children: Patricia Heneghan, John Blessington (Anne) and Thomas Blessington (Martha), as well as eight grandchildren: Shannon Jutras (Phil) and John Heneghan; Chase, Emme and Jack Blessington; and Madison, Kathryn and Ben Blessington. Pat has now joined her beloved Jack, her partner in crime for almost seven decades, who passed away this past February 2024. Pat's love, kindness, keen wit and wisdom will be sorely missed.
 
Calling hours will be on Saturday, February 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 31 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated later that same day at 12:00 p.m. at St. Catherine of Siena, 4 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you be kind and generous to one another, as that's what Pat would want.