Patricia A. (Pat) Kelley, age 89, passed away November 24, 2023, after a five year battle with cancer.
The Matriarch of her family and much beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.
She was born and raised in Bridgeport and then raised her family in Stratford.
Pat was predeceased by her father, Patrick J. McDonagh; her mother, Lillian; and her sister and brother-in-law, Arlene & John Ronan of Milford.
She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Richard (Dick). Her children include Deborah DelPrete Sullivan (Craig), Woodbury, CT; Anthony DelPrete Jr. (Mimi), Derby, CT; Douglas DelPrete (Amy), Stratford, CT; as well as her step-daughter, Karen Johns (Roger), Fairfield, CT.
Her litany of grandchildren include Amber, Ashley, David, Elizabeth, Jackie, Jonathan, Kelly Marie, Olivia, Roger, Ryan, Shauna, Tony, and Vinny as well as her great-grandchildren, Nicky, Ollie, and Emma, her many nieces & nephews, and sister-in-law, Rosemary DelPrete.
Proud of her Irish heritage, she was an excellent cook and would cook pasta dishes alongside the best.
Pat spent over 30 years in the insurance business, working primarily as a licensed agent, specializing in commercial insurance. She was the past president of the Bridgeport Insurance Women for two terms.
Among her hobbies were embarking on cruises and traveling to the Cape, the Adirondacks, Florida, California, & Hawaii. Of course, she loved boating with her family and numerous friends for many years. She was twice president of the Pequonnock Yacht Club’s Ladies Auxiliary.
The family would like to thank the nurses, doctors, & aides on the 8th floor of Bridgeport Hospital and personally extend their gratitude to Dr. Mike and Dr. P., along with representatives of MasoniCare Therapy & Hospice programming, and Shelley. A special thanks to Bob who helped prolong her last several days.
Private services are being held in Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road Shelton, CT and there will be no calling hours.
