Patricia E. McNally

patricia mcnally

May 27, 1942 ~ June 1, 2025

Born in: Brooklyn, NY
Resided in: Dix Hills, NY

Patricia Elaine McNally, 83, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025.

Patricia was the beloved mother of ten children with her former husband Edward: Joseph (Katherine), Edward (deceased), Camille (deceased), Thomas (Christine), Michael (Claudia), Gerard (Michelle), Cortlynne (Neil Grimaldi), Lance (Kristine), Jonathan (Melinda) and Brendt.  She is survived by her brother Richard Gerardi (Gail), and Patricia’s 16 grandchildren: Joseph, Jessica, Jillian, Jared, Nathaniel, Christopher, Nicholas, Alice, Brandon, Gerard Jr., Amanda, Rhianna, Anthony, Bennett, Paul, and Ashley.  She was also fortunate enough to enjoy her great-grandchildren, Kayla, Ava and Lila; her niece Theresa; and her nephews Daniel, Robert and David.

Born on May 27, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York to Vito and Helen Gerardi, Patricia grew up on Long Island, and lived briefly in St. Augustine, Florida, but spent most of her adult life in Dix Hills.  She was dedicated to raising her son Brendt, who has Down Syndrome.

Patricia always had an entrepreneurial spirit and operated several businesses.  In addition to multiple furniture stores, she was also a longtime real estate agent well known in the area. In her later years, she managed several antique markets which brought her a great deal of joy and kept her feeling young.

Patricia was strong-willed, fiercely independent, and energetic up until the last months of her life. She was never afraid to take on a new project and see it through.  She had ideas and future plans until the day she died.  She will be dearly missed.

A wake will be held on Thursday, June 5th at Branch Funeral Home in Commack.  A burial will follow on Friday, June 6th.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Down Syndrome Society.

 

In Lieu of flowers, please consider donations in memory of Patricia to: The National Down Syndrome Society (See link below)

Services

Visitation: Thursday, June 5, 2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Branch Funeral Home of Commack
2115 Jericho Turnpike
Commack, NY 11725


Second Visitation: Thursday, June 5, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Branch Funeral Home of Commack
2115 Jericho Turnpike
Commack, NY 11725


Service: Thursday, June 5, 2025 8:00 pm

Branch Funeral Home of Commack
2115 Jericho Turnpike
Commack, NY 11725


Closing Prayer: Friday, June 6, 2025 10:00 am

Branch Funeral Home of Commack
2115 Jericho Turnpike
Commack, NY 11725


Interment: Friday, June 6, 2025 12:30 pm

Holy Cross Cemetery
3620 Tilden Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203


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Charities

The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Patricia E. McNally 's name.

National Down Syndrome Society

1155 15th Street NW Suite 540

Washington, ,

DC

800-221-4602

ndss.org

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Guestbook

  1. candleMay you rest in peace Pat. It was a pleasure working with you at the antique shop and I’ll never forget you.

  2. Mrs. McNally… Thank you for always treating me like an additional son & a part of your family . We will will always be with you & of course you are with us. You were right. Years ago when we were all renovating the bedroom, Gerard is the one who threw the wood board out the 2nd floor window & smashed the glass patio set below.

    Love Always!!


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