Patricia A. Kieft

Patricia A. Kieft obituary, Manchester, CT

Patricia A. Kieft

Patricia Kieft Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John F. Tierney Funeral Home, Inc. on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Patricia A. (Novello) Kieft, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21. She was the beloved wife of Lawrence Kieft for 64 years.
Born in Hartford, CT, on October 12, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy (Powers) Novello. Pat graduated from East Hartford High School in 1953 and was a resident of Manchester for 20 years. Prior to her retirement, she was employed for 34 years by Pratt and Whitney Aircraft.
In addition to her husband, Pat leaves behind her niece Debbie Kelly (spouse Bart Goodin), great nephew Michael Kelly and great niece Jenna Kelly, along with her sister Donna Hodge and her children. She was predeceased by her sister Virginia Smith.
Calling hours will be Tuesday, November 25, at the John Tierney Funeral Home, 219 W. Center Street, Manchester from 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held immediately following at the funeral home followed by burial at St Mary's Cemetery, 930 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Patricia, please visit our floral store.

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