Patricia was born on Friday, March 10, 1944 to Clara and Edward Flatley in Scranton, Pennsylvania.  She worked for Niagara Envelope in Buffalo, New York.

Patricia was the beloved wife of the late Bernard L. McGroarty Jr., who predeceased her on February 10, 2010.

A devoted mother of Patricia (James) Damico and loving grandmother of Amanda, Matthew, Ashley and Nicholas Damico.

Dear sister of Joan (late Vincent) Corkins and sister-in-law of Elaine (late Edward) Flatley-Balkin.

She was predeceased by her parents Clara and Edward Flatley and siblings Eugene (Esther) Flatley, Delores Stanko, James (Louise) Flatley and Thomas (Sophia) Flatley.

She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

The family will be present on Sunday, July 31st from 2-7 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, at 2400 William Street, near Harlem Road.

Relatives and friends are invited to assemble for a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Teresa's Parish, 1974 Seneca St. on Monday at 10:30 AM.  Please assemble at the church.

Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Lackawanna, New York.

The family appreciates your prayers and concerns during this time and would like to thank you for your support.

Please take a minute to share a picture in our online Photo Album or a favorite memory in our Guest Book here on Patricia's Tribute page.