Patricia Bria Case passed away peacefully at Stamford Hospital surrounded by her loving family on August 15, 2018. She was 73 years old. Patricia was born in North Canaan, Ct. on August 8, 1945, the daughter of Joseph and Theresa Bria. She was raised in Greenwich, Ct. and graduated from Greenwich High School in 1963. She attended the University of Connecticut, graduating in 1967.
Patricia’s career consisted of a passion for early childhood education. Initially she taught primary grades in elementary schools in Bridgeport, Ct. and Cherry Hill, N.J. After a hiatus to raise her family she returned to teaching at the Jewish Center Nursery School in Stamford for six years. She then became the director of the First Presbyterian Church Nursery School in Greenwich for 25 years, retiring in 2015.
Her retirement was filled with volunteering, and spending time with her beloved grandchildren and her goldendoodle, Marly. A devoted UConn Basketball fan, Patricia rarely missed a Husky game.
Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Dr. Donald Case; her daughters Betsy DeSantis (Michael) and Megan Loop (Mark) both of Stamford; and her beloved granddaughters, Katherine, Mia and Kimberly. She is also survived by her mother Theresa Bria of Greenwich, and a brother, Joseph Bria Jr. (Francine) of Ashburn, Va., as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Leo Roman Catholic Church, 24 Roxbury Road, Stamford on Monday August 20th at 10:30 AM. The family will receive friends at the Leo P. Gallagher Funeral Home, 2900 Summer St. Stamford from 3-7 P.M. on Sunday August 19th.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Patricia’s name may be made to SilverSource of Stamford, 2009 Summer St., Stamford 06905, The Stamford Hospital Foundation, or a charity of one’s choice. To leave an online condolence please visit www.leopgallagherstamford.com
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