Patricia Hurley

Patricia J. Hurley, 65, of Southington, CT, passed away on April 24, 2013. Born in Gardner, MA, to Richard and Bernice Hurley, she graduated from Gardner High School in 1965, and Emmanuel College in 1969. She received a Master?s Degree in French from Central Connecticut University in 1974, and a 6th year degree in administration and supervision in 1989. Patricia began teaching French and Spanish at DePaolo Junior High in Southington in 1969, and spent her entire career there until retirement in 2003. She was also certified to teach English as a Second Language. Professional memberships included the Southington Education Association, the Connecticut Education Association, and the National Education Association.

Pat enjoyed her summers in Wellfleet, MA, and spent her retirement summers volunteering at the Cape Cod National Seashore Province Lands Visitors Center, where she provided excellent customer service to staff and visitors. Her contribution of 150 hours per summer made her the center's number one volunteer.

Pat loved to travel, loved to read, had a great sense of humor, but most of all she knew how to be a friend. She had a wide circle of friends who have been blessed by her friendship. She will be remembered fondly and sorely missed.

Contributions in Patricia's memory may be made to Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore, at http://www.fccns.org/donate.html or by mail at P.O. Box 550, Wellfleet, MA 02667. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington is assisting the family with the arrangements.