Patricia Mary Strong

Patricia Mary Strong, 71, of Wethersfield, beloved wife of André Margittai, passed away after a long battle with Neuroendocrine tumor (NET) cancer on August 13, 2021. Patricia was born on April 15, 1950, in Hartford, and was the daughter of the late William Henry and Dorothy (Kelly) Strong. She will be sadly missed by her son, Samuel Ensign of Queens NY, her brothers Walter (wife Leslie) Strong, William (wife Deborah) Strong and Richard (wife Sheila) Strong, nieces: Laura, Christine, and Katherine and nephews: Thomas and William.

Patricia graduated from South Windsor High School in 1968, received her undergraduate degree from Connecticut College for Women in 1972, and then earned her Juris Doctorate Degree from UConn Law School in 1977.

Patricia’s law career included United States District Court Connecticut 1980, United States Court 2nd District Court of Appeals 1982, Connecticut Supreme Court of the United States 1991. She was a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Book award West Public Company, 1977. Her private practice in Wethersfield specialized in the fields of Employment Law, Labor Law, Workers Compensation Law, Civil Litigation in all State and Federal Courts, Administrative Law, and Collections.

Patricia has volunteered service as the Connecticut Support Group Leader since 2018 for the Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Network (NCAN) to offer education and emotional support to patients and caregivers. She has also provided volunteer support for the Al-Anon group in Wethersfield.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, August 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield concluding with a Prayer Service at 12 p.m. The family is requesting that attendees wear masks. Burial will be at Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill, following the service. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to NCAN Inc., 3074 Brookchase Blvd, Indian Land, SC 29707, https://www.netcancerawareness.org/. For online expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.