Patricia M. Arendt, 85 years old, of New Windsor, NY passed away on May 14, 2022. Pat was born in Manhattan, NY on March 22, 1937, to John and Margaret McElhone. Pat spent most of her life as a proud resident of Valley Cottage, NY. Pat grew up in the Bronx and graduated from Cathedral High School.
Over the years, Pat enjoyed bowling, loved to play softball (in her younger years), and watching all sports. She was especially proud of her talents in softball, where she was a valued member of the women’s softball league in Valley Cottage, NY. Pat was a past member of the Congers/Valley Cottage Ambulance Corp. Pat was also regularly active in her parish of St. Paul’s Church in Congers, NY. She was an involved member of the Rosary Society and an integral member of the Mother’s Guild associated with St. Paul’s School where her three children attended.
While raising three children, Pat decided to pursue her nursing degree From Rockland BOCES. Pat completed her nursing degree with honors and was awarded the Miss Congeniality Award. This was no surprise to anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Pat since Pat was extremely friendly and likeable. Pat started a 15-year career at Nyack Hospital Nyack, NY working in the maternity unit. Pat became a skilled labor and delivery nurse as well as a specialist in post-partum care. It was well-known that if Pat Arendt was your nurse, you were well cared for and always sent home with enough formula and diapers to last a month!
Pat is survived by her husband of 63 years, Robert A. Arendt, her children Robert J. Arendt (Carol), Annemarie Giardino, and Jennifer Arendt. She will be sorely missed by her grandchildren Tyler, Brian, and Kristen Arendt, and Andrew and Jack Giardino. She is predeceased by her parents, sister Annemarie, sons-in-law Chuck Giardino and Daniel Cuscack.
A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, May 19th, 11:00 am at St. Paul’s Church, Congers, NY followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, Pat would appreciate donations be made to St Jude’s Children Hospital (www.stjude.org)
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MJHigginsNewCity.com for the Arendt family.
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