Patricia Bradley Wendler

Patricia “Pattie” Wendler was born on November 15, 1930, in DuBois, Pennsylvania, to the late Mary Angela “Maidie” Behen and Thomas Bernard Bradley. From an early age, Pattie’s life reflected a sense of adventure and adaptability, as her family lived in several places across the United States during her childhood.

In her teenage years, the family settled in Utica, New York, where Pattie trained and worked as a dental hygienist. On November 22, 1956, she married the love of her life, John P. Wendler, in Utica. Together they built a life rooted in love, faith, and family. They made their home in Northport on Long Island, where they raised their four children—John, Bradley, Gretchen, and Paul—before later returning to upstate New York in New Hartford.

Following their retirement, Pattie and John moved to Southport, North Carolina. After John’s passing in 2008, Pattie relocated in 2010 to Lenbrook Community in Atlanta, Georgia. There, she thrived in a vibrant community and cherished being close to her son Paul, his late wife June Wendler, and her beloved grandchildren, Aidan and Lily. Pattie also became an active and devoted member of Christ the King Roman Catholic Church of Atlanta.

Wherever Pattie went, she formed lasting connections. She had an extraordinary gift for remembering names, a warm and infectious laugh, and an indomitable spirit that left a lasting impression on all who knew her. Her clear blue eyes and genuine warmth “had you at hello.” In her later years, Pattie traveled extensively, embracing the world with boundless energy and curiosity. Her journeys included Medjugorje, Egypt, Ireland, England, and Alaska—just a few of the many places she explored with enthusiasm and joy.

Pattie was predeceased by her beloved husband, John P. Wendler; her brother, Dr. Thomas Bradley; and her cherished daughter-in-law, June (née Donnelly) Wendler.

She is survived by her devoted children and their families:

John Peter Wendler, his wife Robin, and granddaughter Victoria Wendler of Stow, Massachusetts; Bradley Wendler, his wife Sharon, and grandsons Matthew, Patrick (his wife Gabriela Constantin Dureci), and Jeffrey (his wife Amanda), all of Morris County, New Jersey; Paul Wendler, and grandchildren Aidan and Lily of Buckhead, Atlanta; Gretchen Cormier, her husband James Cormier, granddaughter Kayla (her husband Ray Boone), and great-grandchildren Elijah, Naomi, and Xavier Boone of North Carolina; and grandson Cullen (his wife Nyssa) and great-grandchildren Russell, Vincent, and Graham of Gardner, Massachusetts.

A Funeral Mass celebrating Pattie’s life will be held on Monday, January 12, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30305. Livestream instructions are provided below.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the June Donnelly Wendler Memorial Fund, which supports scholarships to Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School in Atlanta, Georgia. Please select the fourth option to designate the June Donnelly Wendler Memorial Fund.

https://www.cristoreyatlanta.org/support/donate-to-cristo-rey-atlanta-jesuit

Pattie’s legacy lives on in the countless lives she touched with her kindness, curiosity, faith, and joy for living.

Livestream Instructions:

A. Livestream of the Mass: The livestream will be available live on the day and time of the Funeral Mass. The video will remain available for several weeks following the funeral. Please use the following link to watch the livestream during the Mass:

https://cathedralctk.com/livestream

Please do not click “Go Live” in the top right corner.

B. Recording of the Mass: Once the Mass has concluded, please use the following link to access the video recording of the Funeral Mass:

https://vimeo.com/showcase/ctkfuneral