Patricia was born February 12, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Hurley J and Mary McCord.
She was an administrative secretary for Palm Beach County for 16 years. She also volunteered at Palm Beach Gardens Hospital Auxiliary for 10 years during her retirement.
In 1952, she married Thomas Anthony Kielty. They were married for 50 years before his passing in 2004. They had four children together.
Patricia enjoyed traveling, gardening, volunteering and spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her children: Thomas J. Kielty, Gerald (Sandra) Kielty, Elizabeth (Paul) Paluga. Her Grandchildren: Thomas, Michael and Jack Kielty, Leah (Mark) Paluga-Rosen, Eric (Amanda) Paluga, Edward Paluga. Her great grandchildren: Thomas, William, Frances and Charlene Kielty, Parker, Paxton and Pierson Paluga. As well as her many nieces and nephews.
She is also survived by her lifelong dear friend Grace Henry, as well as her other dear friends, Delores Fenton, Anna Gaunt and Mary Stevens.
Patricia is predeceased by her parents Hurley J and Mary McCord, her sisters and brother, Geraldine Bruhn, Joan Janish-Billek, James McCord, her husband Thomas Anthony Kielty and her infant son, James W. Kielty
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Trustbridge Hospice at Palm Beach Gardens Hospital. The family wishes to thank the doctors, team and staff for their compassion and care.
https://trustbridge.com/donate-now/
A visitation for Patricia will be held Friday, June 10, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with a funeral service lead by father Lacy to occur at 1:00PM to 2:00PM at Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral Cremation and Event Center, 754 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. With a committal service to follow on Friday, June 10, 2022 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM at Riverside Memorial Park, 19351 SE County Line Road, Tequesta, FL 33469.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.howard-quattlebaum.com for the Kielty family.
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