Sr. Patricia Ann Broderick

Sister Patricia Broderick, OP, Dominican Sister, Sparkill, New York, died on February 14, 2026, at Albert Einstein Hospital, Bronx, NY. She was 86 years old.

Born in New York City on October 2, 1939, Patricia Ann was the daughter of Patrick and Margaret Daly Broderick. She entered the Dominican Congregation of Our Lady of the Rosary in Sparkill on September 7, 1958, and received the name Sister Margaret Patrice; she professed first vows in 1960 and final vows in 1965.

Sister Patricia received a BS in Science from St. Thomas Aquinas College, Sparkill, NY, 1963; an MS in Biology from Fordham University, NY, 1970; a PhD in Pharmacology from St. John University, NY, 1979. Her studies also included pre-doctoral studies at Nathan Kline Psychiatric Institute (1975-1976); and postdoctoral studies and research in neuroscience at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1981-1985).

Sister Patricia’s early ministries in education included St. Rose of Lima School, NYC (1962-1963);

St. Joseph School, Bronx, NY (1963-1966); Cathedral High School, NYC (1966-1973); Msgr. Scanlan HS, Bronx, NY (1973-1975); and adjunct professor at St. Thomas Aquinas College (1974) and the College of New Rochelle, NY (1975). Upon completion of her studies at St. John University, Sister Patricia served as a senior scientist at USV Pharmaceutical Corp (1979-1982); a consultant and researcher at Pharmacia Upjohn Pharmaceuticals Company (1982-1988); and Medical Professor of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience at the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, CUNY (1986-2026). Sister Patricia was recognized with numerous lifetime achievement awards for her contributions to medicine in the fields of physiology, pharmacology, and neuroscience.

Sister Patricia was predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Margaret and her sister Julia Marie O’Brien. She is survived by nieces and nephews and their families, colleagues, Dominican Sisters, Associates, and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel, Sparkill, NY on Monday, February 23 at 11:00AM. Visitation is Monday, February 23, 2026 from 9:30 to 10:30AM at Dominican Convent, 175 Route 340, Sparkill, NY. Mass will be celebrated at 11:00AM. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery. Arrangements are by Higgins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Dominican Sisters at the above address, attention – Sr. Irene Ellis, Prioress.