Patricia A. Harty-Ickler

Patricia (Grillo) Harty-Ickler, of Pocasset, Massachusetts, passed away on June 12, 2026. Born on March 8, 1944, in Natick, Massachusetts, Patty lived a life marked by deep love, unwavering faith, and a warmth that touched everyone.

Patty was a woman whose loving heart defined her in every way. Those who knew her understood that her caring presence and uncanny ability to throw a quick happy hour could brighten even the most difficult of days. Patty loved going to Florida in the winter and spending the summer with the family at the cottage on Sagamore Beach playing cards, especially with her mom and the “Big Aunties”.

Patty is survived by her devoted husband, Warren Ickler; her beloved daughter, Tracy Harty Gillim and her husband, Sebastian of Crested Butte, CO; her beloved son, Brian Harty and his wife Rosanna of Yarmouth Port; sister Carol Nelson of Framingham and brother Robert Grillo and his wife Claudia of Pocasset. Pat is the daughter of the late Antoinette and Fortunato Grillo.

Visitation will be held on June 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Nickerson Bourne Funeral Home, MacArthur Boulevard, Bourne, Massachusetts.

Patty asked in lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Dana Farber/Boston Children’s or Saint Jude Children's Hospital Research Center two of her favorite charities.