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COONEY, Patricia Ann
Patricia Ann Cooney, 84, of East Hartford, beloved wife of the late Michael Cooney, passed away on Sunday, (March 10, 2013) at home surrounded by her loving family. She was raised in Brooklyn, NY by the late Edward and Helen (Kane) Klinedinst. She moved to CT to attend St. Joseph's College. Soon after, she met her future husband and together they moved to East Hartford where they raised their three daughters. She was employed for 20 years as an office administrator for Liberty Mutual Ins. Co., Glastonbury. She felt fortunate, when shortly after her retirement, she was offered a position as a librarian for the Town of East Hartford. She enthusiastically accepted as a way to indulge her passion for knowledge and her life-long obsession with reading. She will best be remembered for her compassion, intelligent sense of humor and unassuming generosity. She will be dearly missed by her daughters, Elizabeth Thomas and her husband Peter, Noreen Cooney and her husband Michael Smith, and Kathleen Cooney, as well as her cherished grandchildren Shannon and DeRoy Thomas.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 11 a.m., at Saint Francis of Assisi, 673 Ellington Rd, South Windsor, Connecticut 06074, burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 15, 2013 from 5-8 p.m., at Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Ave., East Hartford CT 06108. In lieu of flowers, donations in Patricia's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. To leave an online condolence please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com
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Wendy Dewey
April 18, 2013
It was always a pleasure to be with Pat(sy) and her daughters. The love they shared was palpable when we were all together. They were so lucky to have each other and we are so lucky to have them in our family. This world is a better place because Pat was here. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michelle Davis
March 15, 2013
When I think of Patsy, I think of a woman who loved life and family. She put a smile on everyone's face. I think of lots of laughter and fun.
George Ingalls
March 15, 2013
Your Mom was a Popular, Pleasant, and Pleasureable Cousin. She always made us laugh and enjoy our Family and Friends, whether it was a Wedding, or just Lunch. George Ingalls
George Ingalls
March 15, 2013
Your Mom was the most Popular, Personable, and Pleasureable cousin to have. Always making us laugh and realize that People and Family are the Most Important. George Ingalls (Delray Beach, Fl.)
Joy Robertson
March 15, 2013
Dear Beth and family, we are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers...Joy & Scott
Chris Breuer
March 14, 2013
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Sincerely
Julie and Chris Breuer
Candace DeSantes
March 14, 2013
Beth-
Bob and I are very sorry about the loss of your mother. It is very hard time, and our thoughts are with you.
Candace and Bob DeSantes
Linda Wolff
March 14, 2013
Worked with Pat at Liberty and often saw her when she worked at the library. She always had a ready smile, a great sense of humor, and deep love for her family. It was a pleasure to have known her.
Gene Black
March 13, 2013
Beth, our condolences to you, Pete and all of your family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Gene & Tammy Black, Burlington, NC
Cindy Beley
March 13, 2013
Noreen and Family - you only just walked into the library to tell me of your mom's passing. I am so very sorry for your loss and may all the memories you shared over the years bring you comfort knowing she is at peace. With deepest sympathies to all of you.
Nancy (St. Jean) Rhines
March 13, 2013
Beth, Noreen, and Cathy....I'm sorry for the loss of your mother....may she rest in peace......omg....its been years.....Bragg St.....
Susan Snipes
March 13, 2013
Kathy
Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your sisters.
Madeline & Linda Laferriere
March 13, 2013
Our deepest sympathys to Noreen & Kathy.We worked with and for Pat at Liberty. That's a beautiful picture of your mom. A lovely lady.
March 13, 2013
I've just heard from my cousin Patty Rodgers of the death of Pat Cooney, wife of my late uncle Mick, or Mike as he was known in the US. My sincere sympathy to Beth, Noreen and families, also Kathleen. I met Pat a number of times when we visited Mick and her in east Hartford. She always showed me and my family every kindness. She was hospitable and seemed a very gentle person. She was interested in us and in how the Irish Cooneys were doing. May she rest in peace.
Jimmy Cooney
March 13, 2013
Patsy was truly my sister when growing up in WestHempstead since we both were the closest in age of all the siblings.We did so many wonderful things together. She had the most captivating sense of humor and always loved life so very much. We love her and we will miss her in every way
Jean and Pete Smith
lynn godfrey-brice
March 13, 2013
to Pats family.. it was a pleasure knowing your mom. she was my first supervisor at liberty, and made a lasting impression on me. sorry for your loss
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