known as “Pat” came to Eternal rest March 9, 2015 with many of her family members and dear friends praying and visiting her to the end, when her heart finally gave out. Born to Irish parents and the only child in Lackawanna, New York. She attended Sacred Heart Academy and graduated in the class of 1945. She often went back for class reunions. Her painting of Sacred Heart still hangs when you enter the main door at the Academy. Shortly after high school, Patricia married John MacInnis and 7 years later moved to Phoenix, where she lived in St. Mary’s Parish. In 1967, she moved to North Phoenix where the family attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. In 1976, Pat lost her husband of 29 years. He was a Phoenix Police Officer who died in the line of duty from a heart attack while chasing a suspect. A mother of 13 children, all still alive; Mary, Theresa, John, Raymond, Patricia, Patrick, Daniel, Christine, Bernadette, Margaret, Anna, Joseph and Virginia. Pat has 75 grandchildren, 90 great grandchildren and great, great-grandchildren on the way. Her children brought her Irish Brick at the Irish Cultural Center that reads “Pat Sullivan. MacInnis Clan’s.” She was preceded in death by her dearest friend Bob, a retired Marine soldier, and painter of fine arts who made a pencil drawn rose look alive and soft, for the last 35 years. Pat loved time with her family and traveling to her homeland of Ireland and many other places. Pat loved to work at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church as a greeter, at the Marion Shop and serving coffee after Mass. Pat donated her drawings for auction at many fund raising events. She loved dancing, music, and old movies. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 7:00 PM, Monday, March 16, 2015 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Phoenix Police 100 Club, 5033 N. 19th Avenue, #123, Phx., AZ 85015. www.100club.org.
Mary Lavengood
Remember the good times and your mother’s beautiful smile. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tina Brown
RIP Grandma Pat. You will be missed. I am glad we had the chance to do lunch 1/2 way recently. love you always!! Your granddaughter Tina <3
Sharon and Al Leimbach
Your Grandma was a special lady. We were lucky to have met her. She is now free of pain.
Gregory Scott and Family
I had the special honor of meeting your wonderful mother/grandmother some years ago while I was volunteering at National Police Week in Washington DC. Her wonderful/warm personality made her such a joy to talk with everyday that I was there. We turned out to be such great friends that we continued to write and talk frequently and during her visits to California I was finally able to have her meet my wife and kids. We ALWAYS looked forward to hearing from her around the holidays and enjoyed hearing about her travels. NEVER FORGET what an amazing woman she was and how much she touched all those that she came in contact with. RIP Patricia, we will miss your wonderful smile…
Fr. Russell Roide, S.J.
Dear family,
I am the former Jesuit pastor of St. Francis Xavier and am so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. Today is St. Patrick’s Day and I will be remembering her at Mass this evening in San Jose, CA where I am not ministering to the students of Bellarmine College Preparatory.
Prayers for all,
Fr. Russell Roide, S.J.
Kay Evans
Mary, prayers for peace and comfort to you and your family.
Love,
Kay
Andrew Gallego
Grandma Pat talked to me shortly after my child was born. At first impression, she was genuine and I could tell you she enjoyed learning of and listening to others.
She left me a gem from her marriage.
“Never go to sleep angry with each other”
Married for that long…I’d say she knows a things or two.
Thank you for the few, but very connected conversations.
Andrew (Jenna and Greer)