Obituary for Audrey K. Pazienza (McDevitt)
AUDREY KATHLEEN (McDEVITT) PAZIENZA
November 7, 1949 – December 17, 2021
Cornwall, NY
On Friday, December 17, 2021, Audrey Kathleen (McDevitt) Pazienza of Cornwall, NY, age 72, entered eternal rest and peace.
Audrey was predeceased by her mother: Audrey McDevitt; her father: George McDevitt; her former husband and friend: Ralph Pazienza; her brothers: George and Steven McDevitt; her nephew: Kevin McDevitt; and her niece: CoriAnn McDevitt.
Audrey is survived by her three children: Ralph Pazienza (girlfriend Brittany McGovern), Kathleen Cola (husband Dan), and Steven Pazienza; her grandchildren: Danny and Scarlett Cola; her brothers: Tim, Pat, and Kevin McDevitt; and many loving family members and friends.
Audrey grew up in Hillsdale, NJ and was the only girl in her family of six children. She loved to remind her granddaughter Scarlett how many brothers she had when she would complain about her one and only brother. We can hear her saying, "Did I ever tell you how many brothers I had?" which would always lead to a story. She got a kick out of telling stories of them growing up and the endless McDevitt mischief. It made her strong to be the only girl and it also made her daddy's girl. She adored her Dad, they shared a special bond. Closeness with her Mom came later and she loved her Sunday visits with her; talking over coffee, shopping, going on walks, and just being together.
Audrey was a housewife and mother, marrying Ralph Pazienza and raising her family in Washingtonville, NY. She loved raising her children and being involved in their lives in all of the different ways. She made her home a cozy and loving place to grow up in. A place where friends felt comfortable and welcomed and looked at her as a second mom. She was warm, loving, and fun and always made her children feel safe and that she could handle anything. Extremely generous and willing to share with you or give you anything she had. She was funny with a great sense of humor, independent, and smart. She loved watching Jeopardy with Alex Trebeck. She adored her grandchildren, her Dannyboy and her Scarlettina Jellybeana, and loved spending time with them. Zingo, babysitting fun, baseball in the backyard, bbqs, playing games, going on walks, and being together in Myrtle Beach are just a few memories they wanted to share. She loved the beach and the ocean, especially Myrtle Beach, and simple times with family there.
Audrey will be dearly missed. We love you Mom/Mema always. xo
After her children went to school, she worked at Orange Ulster BOCES in Goshen NY where she made great friends and had wonderful relationships with her students.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. ”May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rains fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand." -an old Irish blessing
Arrangements are entrusted to Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc.; to send condolences, please go to www.Quigleybros.com
November 7, 1949 – December 17, 2021
Cornwall, NY
On Friday, December 17, 2021, Audrey Kathleen (McDevitt) Pazienza of Cornwall, NY, age 72, entered eternal rest and peace.
Audrey was predeceased by her mother: Audrey McDevitt; her father: George McDevitt; her former husband and friend: Ralph Pazienza; her brothers: George and Steven McDevitt; her nephew: Kevin McDevitt; and her niece: CoriAnn McDevitt.
Audrey is survived by her three children: Ralph Pazienza (girlfriend Brittany McGovern), Kathleen Cola (husband Dan), and Steven Pazienza; her grandchildren: Danny and Scarlett Cola; her brothers: Tim, Pat, and Kevin McDevitt; and many loving family members and friends.
Audrey grew up in Hillsdale, NJ and was the only girl in her family of six children. She loved to remind her granddaughter Scarlett how many brothers she had when she would complain about her one and only brother. We can hear her saying, "Did I ever tell you how many brothers I had?" which would always lead to a story. She got a kick out of telling stories of them growing up and the endless McDevitt mischief. It made her strong to be the only girl and it also made her daddy's girl. She adored her Dad, they shared a special bond. Closeness with her Mom came later and she loved her Sunday visits with her; talking over coffee, shopping, going on walks, and just being together.
Audrey was a housewife and mother, marrying Ralph Pazienza and raising her family in Washingtonville, NY. She loved raising her children and being involved in their lives in all of the different ways. She made her home a cozy and loving place to grow up in. A place where friends felt comfortable and welcomed and looked at her as a second mom. She was warm, loving, and fun and always made her children feel safe and that she could handle anything. Extremely generous and willing to share with you or give you anything she had. She was funny with a great sense of humor, independent, and smart. She loved watching Jeopardy with Alex Trebeck. She adored her grandchildren, her Dannyboy and her Scarlettina Jellybeana, and loved spending time with them. Zingo, babysitting fun, baseball in the backyard, bbqs, playing games, going on walks, and being together in Myrtle Beach are just a few memories they wanted to share. She loved the beach and the ocean, especially Myrtle Beach, and simple times with family there.
Audrey will be dearly missed. We love you Mom/Mema always. xo
After her children went to school, she worked at Orange Ulster BOCES in Goshen NY where she made great friends and had wonderful relationships with her students.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. ”May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rains fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand." -an old Irish blessing
Arrangements are entrusted to Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc.; to send condolences, please go to www.Quigleybros.com