Patricia Evelyn McSweeney, 87, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at her son’s home in Madison, CT. Born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ, she was a longtime resident of Westfield.

Patricia graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Elizabeth at the top of her class and went on to study at New York University where she received her bachelor’s degree (Magna Cum Laude). She was employed by NYU for years while earning an MBA and was working towards her doctorate before making the decision to start her family.

She was a competitive bridge player having achieved the status of Life Master. She competed in bridge tournaments throughout the east coast, and served as President of the New Jersey Bridge League. She was an avid sports fan and loved attending live sporting events. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren play sports, attending Broadway shows with her granddaughters, and traveling around the world.

She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph, who died in 2013. Surviving are her daughter, Kathleen Cristiano (and her husband, Robert), her son, Glenn (and his wife, Christine); and six grandchildren, Danielle, Nicole, Matthew, Sean, Danny and Timmy.

Visitation will be Monday, August 13 from 4 PM to 7 PM at Dooley Colonial Home located at 556 Westfield Ave., Westfield. The funeral Mass will be Tuesday, August 14 at 10 AM at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. Entombment will follow at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Westfield Public Library.

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