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Patricia Whitmore Obituary

Whitmore, Patricia Anne, 83, of Hilton Head Island and New York City, peacefully, on March 20. Pat will be greatly missed by her soulmate, best friend, and constant companion, Joseph M. Fox. She is also survived by her loving children, Malachy Duffy, and his wife, Jean; John Duffy, and his wife, Kim; Mary Duffy; Patrice Duffy-Jacobson, and her husband, Erik; Siobhan Duffy. Her wonderful grandchildren, Margaret, and her husband, John Henry, Leo, Malachy, Conor, Lucie, Owen, Emma, Àlastrine, Saoirse, and Swan, will miss her dearly. Pat was predeceased by her daughter, Kerry Duffy (Wetter) and the father of her children, Malachy J. Duffy. Pat was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Alice Bertha Sass (Whitmore), and Joseph Whitmore on June 27, 1936. She grew up in Park Slope and received a B.A. degree from Notre Dame College of Staten Island and an M.S. in Biology from Long Island University. She taught at Manual Training H.S. (Brooklyn, NY); Holy Family H.S. (Hicksville, NY) and Hewlett High School (Hewlett, NY). She will be missed for her warm smile, infectious laugh and her love of family and her dear friends.

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Published by The Island Packet on Mar. 24, 2020.

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SANTA WALSH

March 16, 2021

My Deepest Condolences to the entire Family.
The Time We Have Is Never Enough. The Love We have is Never Ending. The ones We say Good-Bye to are NEVER Forgotten. Mrs. Duffy is an Angel in Paradise. Will be missed beyond Earthly Measure.

Louis Foppiano

November 28, 2020

Just finding out God speed Mrs Duffy you will be missed. I have great memories of you at Holy Family and seeing your daughter play live at CBGBs with you and my mom

September 27, 2020

MY CONDOLENCES TO HER CHILDREN ! SO SORRY TO HEAR OF HER PASSING ! SHE WAS A SPIRITED WOMAN WITH GREAT OUTLOOK. THE DUFFY'S WERE MY NEIGHBOR'S IN WESTBURY. PAT WAS ALWAYS SMILING .I AM SURE THE ANGELS WILL BE HAPPY TO HAVE HER ! REST IN PEACE...JANE a. KATSUR

SANTA WALSH

April 22, 2020

She was my Bio Teacher and my inspiration. Mrs. Duffy
will be missed so much. An extrordinary person. She is an Angel in Paradise

Adrienne Callahan

March 30, 2020

Through the years since First grade, Pat and I have always had a deep and lasting connection. So many great memories. I will miss her unfailingly positive outlook, her great laugh and her true friendship.

Sarah Way

March 28, 2020

We shall miss Pat so much. Always smiling. A star and creative producer of our possible watercade.

elinor Buckley

March 27, 2020

A singular kind and thoughtful human being. Pat was the glue to our St Saviour clique. Always arranging get togethers when ever she was in town..Not to be forgotten our 75th reunion in Hilton Head attended by 7 of us. What fun! Will miss you very much..

Roberta Canfield

March 26, 2020

Pat and I started First Grade together at St. Saviours and have remained close friends through Grade School, High School and College and forever. We have shared many laughs and gossip over the years. Wonderful meals and vacations. Her favorite topics were her adored family and our teenage adventures!
I will miss her.

Tom Gibney

March 23, 2020

A wonderful woman, who I am blessed to have known. She provided the opportunity to share my childhood with friends I retain to this day, and a daughter that will inspire me forever. We are sad at her loss, grateful to have shared her world, and celebrate a life well-lived. We will again share the world she has joined with Mr. Duffy (always will be Mr. and Mrs. Duffy - old school), and my parents and friends, and that one won't end. Thoughts and prayers to all that share this bittersweet commiseration of joy and sadness.

March 22, 2020

My Wonderful, Dear Friend, Pat may be gone, but will be in my Heart forever. We shared priceless memories of Love and Laughter!
Love & XX Aileen Lake ❤❤

Siobhan Duffy

March 21, 2020

Cheers Mom!

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