Patricia Anne Pecora passed away peacefully of natural causes on Friday, March 21, 2025, with family members by her side.
Patricia was born September 6, 1925, and spent most of her life in Bradford.
After graduating as valedictorian of her high school class in 1942 from Bradford Area High School. Pat married the love of her life, Maurice Pecora, who predeceased her.
In the early days, she was an active member of the Catholic Women’s Club and was a regular volunteer at both St. Bernard’s School and Bradford Central Christian.
Pat dedicated her life to her family, raising eight children and lovingly spending her time with her thirteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Pat loved reading and spending time either on her beloved porch on Burke Avenue or traveling around the east coast visiting her kids. Summer vacations spent in Maine sitting on the beach with all the kids around her was her favorite time of year.
Pat is survived by seven children Susan Birmingham (Tom), Maureen Pecora, Patrick Pecora (Lisa), Rosanne McManus (Bill), Chris Pecora, Andy Pecora (Jill), Amy Sullivan (Don Carfi). Her grandchildren Ryann (Eric), Michael (Nicole), Matthew, Wade (Jen), Peter (Amy), Quincy, Cole, Korbin, Andrew (Nikki), Tricia, Jeff (Lauren), Maggie, and Max. Great grandchildren include Stella, Claire, Peyton, Nico, Nina, Hayden, Lilly, Gabe, Sadie and Annie.
Besides her husband, Pat was also predeceased by her parents Wade and Irene Broadhead, one sister Jeanne, two brothers Jim and Bobby, and beloved son Peter.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from 4 pm to 6 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Avenue. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, at 10:00 am in St. Bernard Church with Rev. John Jacquel, Pastor as Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, the Bradford Public Library or the charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
The Pecora children would like to thank Andy and Jill Pecora for the love and care they have given Mom for all the years she has lived in Delaware! We love you!