Patricia E. McNally

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)