Patricia Ann Whalen

Patricia Ann Sullivan Whalen, 86, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026 surrounded by friends and family in Melbourne, FL. In true Pat fashion, she lived her life to the fullest until the very end.

Pat was born in Cincinnati, OH on November 08, 1939 to Emmett and Janette Sullivan. She is preceded in death by brother, James “Jim” (Dottie.) Pat was a proud mother to two sons. She was preceded in death by son Christopher and is survived by son Michael (Diana.) She was a beloved grandmother to three granddaughters: Kari (Stephen), Kristi (Nick), and Kandice (Kyle) as well as six great-grandchildren: Aiden, Jackson, Austin, Skylar, Adrianna, and Ashton. Pat is also survived by countless friends, many nieces and nephews, and a loving sister-in-law, Phyllis.

Pat embodied the pursuit of happiness. She spent her years traveling the world, achieving Silver Life Master status by the American Contract Bridge League, and was deeply involved in social & card clubs: Lions Club International, ITPA (Independent Telecommunication Pioneers Association), Logan County Bridge Club, and Indian Lake Moose. She enjoyed attending the Catholic church (St. Patrick Church in Bellefontaine, OH and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Melbourne, FL) and enjoyed participating in many activities in and for the church.

She will be fondly remembered for her sense of humor, her unfailing generosity, and her passion for life. Pat’s life was a testament to joy, cherishing your friends and family, and experiencing all that you can. There was never a game of cards that she wasn’t ready to play or a trip that she wasn’t excitedly planning.

She will be deeply missed by many and lovingly remembered. There’s not a single doubt to anyone that Pat is already enjoying a lively game of cards in Heaven.

Visitation will be at Fountainhead Funeral Home from 12:00pm – 1:00pm on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 7359 Babcock St. SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909 followed by a Mass service at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church at 1626 Oak St, Melbourne, FL 32901. Burial will follow at Fountainhead Cemetery.