Patricia Anne Dowd Slocum

Patricia was born on January 24, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, to Bernard Dowd, a New York City police detective; and Margaret Twitchell Dowd, a schoolteacher. Patricia was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy on Staten Island.

In 1965, Patricia married Francis (Frank) Edward Slocum, a writer for radio and television who later in life became the longtime director of the Baseball Assistance Team. In 1971, they moved to Greenwich. She was active in the community and was a longtime member of Westchester Country Club.

Patricia worked for many decades as a local realtor. Before becoming a full-time homemaker after her marriage, her varied career included time as a boutique owner, a flight attendant, a dressmaker, and a model. She was an avid tennis player and enjoyed spending time with her many friends in the community.

In addition to her parents and husband, Patricia was predeceased by two sisters, Bernice Donovan of Waterford, CT; and Jane Carlson, of Garden City, NY, as well as their husbands.

Patricia was known for her kind spirit and deep concern for others. She enjoyed long conversations, staying active through fitness programs at the nearby YWCA, and sharing her home with many beloved cats and dogs. She is survived by a son, William, of Norwalk, CT; a daughter, Claudia, of Greenwich, CT; and many nieces and nephews. All were blessed with the time they had to share with her.

Donations in her memory may be made to Wheel it Forward https://www.wheelitforwardusa.org/donate-money

Her children would also like to acknowledge all her outstanding caregivers in recent years, who gave so much of their time to help her feel at home and secure, including Christine, Debbie Ann, Simone and Tanya at Sterling Care as well as the excellent staff at Bridges at Norwalk, including Verone, Vladimir, Sherieka, Fontella, Joel, Jade, Tim, Queen, and Anne. Also, the people at River House in Cos Cob who helped keep her spirits up during COVID.

A wake will be held on Wednesday, October 28 from 4-8pm at Leo P Gallagher Funeral Home, 31 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT. Internment will be private.