Gloria "Pat" McKinney

COLCHESTER – Gloria “Pat” (Vera) McKinney, 88, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015 at Harrington Court after a short illness. Born in Uncasville, CT to Lawrence L. and Amy (Perkins) Vera on March 17, 1927, she attended Chapman Tech High School in New London, CT. In 1947 she was united in marriage to Edwin H. McKinney Jr., of Montville, CT. He predeceased her in 1993.

Pat is survived by her children and their spouses, Lynne Felciano (Tom), Jeffrey McKinney (Cheryl), and daughter-in-law MaryAnn McKinney, 4 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

In addition to her husband, Pat was also predeceased by her youngest son, James E. McKinney, and granddaughter, Christina L. McKinney.

She was a Life Member of the Montville Lions Club, and an active member of the Chapman Tech Alumni Association.

Special thanks go to Harrington Court in Colchester, CT for making their community her home, and to her grandson Jeffrey McKinney Jr., and grand daughter-in-law, Amy McKinney for always including “Gigi” in their lives and allowing her the great joy of her 2 special angels, great-grandchildren, Kyla & Gavin whom she loved very much. She especially loved their visits, hugs, kisses, smiles and the artwork they would draw for her at the hospital.

Church & Allen Funeral Home is entrusted with these private arrangements.

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