Patricia was born on April 23, 1940 to Margaret and Edward Bergen. She grew up in Riverdale, NY where she graduated from Blessed Sacrament Academy then went on to earn her nursing degree from Long Island University Brooklyn School of Nursing. She worked at St. John’s Riverside Hospital as an obstetrical nurse.
Patricia married Robert, the boy next door, in 1962 and they enjoyed a devoted love for almost 59 years until her passing. They lived in New City, NY for over 50 years where they raised their family and created a home full of love and laughter. Her greatest joy was her family and friends. She is survived by her husband Robert; sons Robert G. and Christopher (Eileen); and daughters Susan (Michael) and Stephanie (Jim). She is also survived by her grandchildren Sophia, Christopher, Thomas, Daniel, Delia, Jessica, Justin, James and Luke who were the light of her life. She was an adored sister to 4 siblings, aunt and great aunt to many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her and loved her.
She was predeceased by her parents Edward and Margaret (Keefe) Bergen, her brothers Edward Bergen and Gerard Bergen, her sisters Mickey Bergen and Dorothy (Bergen) Kay.
Family will receive friends on Monday from 3-7pm at Higgins Funeral Home in New City, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, 11am at the Church of St. Augustine, New City followed by interment at Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MJHigginsNewCity.com for the Tarasco family.
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