Patrice was born on April 16, 1958, in New Britain, the daughter of John Caval Sr. and Julia "Olga" (née Demko) Caval. She was raised in Newington and attended Newington High School, Class of 1976.
Patrice was a free spirit. She enjoyed attending concerts, being with friends, and spending time in Wellfleet, MA at her summer home. She loved to play board games, especially Scrabble. She was an animal lover, having had over 16 adopted animals in her lifetime. She was a devoted mother who loved and cared for not only her daughter, but her daughters friends.
Patrice is survived by her daughter Emily Smart of Taftville; brother William Caval and sister-in-law Linda Caval (née Niederfringer) of North Palm Beach, FL; sister-in-law Leatrice Caval (née Eisenhauer) of Stuart, FL; nieces and nephew Julia Bonafine, Sara Bonafine-Schulz, Cheryl Caval, and Paul Caval. She is predeceased by her sister Alexandra Caval and brother John Caval Jr.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, June 19th, from 2-4pm, at Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. A memorial service will be held at 3:30pm at the funeral home during calling hours.
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