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Patricia Carroll Obituary

CARROLL-Patricia Jean Carroll, born October 6, 1926 in Johnstown, PA, to Daniel "Denny" McGough and Rose Marie Sanker McGough. Beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, granny, and friend, Patty grew up in Altoona, PA, with sisters Mary (McGough) and Dorothea (Carr). She moved to Pasadena, CA, at the age of 18 and attended Pasadena Junior College. Patty married Bill Carroll in 1949 and the couple had nine children. The family has b een active at St. Elizabeth's for decades. She is preceded in death by her husband, her son Dan, and her sister Dorothea. She is survived by her children Mike, Tim, Bill, Kathy (Dunn), Pat, Beth (Larranaga), Bob, and David, 21 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and her sister and best friend Mary. Patty's legacy is rich with love and laughter. She touched many lives. A vigil will be held on Friday, September 18th, at 8:00pm and a mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September, 19th at 10:00am, both at St . Elizabeth Church, 1849 N. Lake Avenue, Altadena, CA, 91001. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

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Published by Pasadena Star-News from Sep. 16 to Sep. 18, 2009.

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Barbara Martin

October 24, 2009

I was very sorry to hear of Pat's passing. When I saw her, she always had a beautiful smile and kind words.
May she rest in peace.

Mary and Marvin's next door neighbor,

Tom and Diane Joyce

September 16, 2009

Pat was a great Mom, Grandma and Human Being. I miss her laughter and great humor during what ever she undertook.
A pillar of the parish at St. Elizabeth of Hungary and her kids reflected her Love of Life and of others around them.
We will miss her and keep her in our prayers.
Her presence will be reflected in the eyes of those she leaves behind. May she rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon her and the sterling life she led. God Bless her family and friends that mourn.

Donna (Palmieri) D'Amore

September 15, 2009

Mrs. Carroll always has ~ and always will ~ hold a special place in my heart. Growing up next door to the Carrolls was a wonderful adventure, and I can still hear Mrs. Carroll's ringing laughter in my ears. From the many dinners I was invited to (and/or invited myself to), to the Nancy Drew books she gave me as a reward for helping with chores -- Mrs. Carroll was always a loving delight. My heartfelt prayers and condolences to the Carroll family. Your mother now soars with the angels in Heaven, and I know she will continue to inspire and watch over you all from her new home. My love and prayers to you all.

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