Patricia “Pat” Lord, age 81, passed away peacefully after a brief illness. She was born in NYC, NY on April 14, 1942 and was the loving daughter of Alfred and Helen Lord. She was raised in the Bronx, along with her sisters Christine and Diane. There, she graduated high school and attended a secretary training program.
As a young adult, she moved to Connecticut to raise her sons, Dennis and James. She was a single mom who worked multiple jobs to provide for her kids. When they were young, she worked as a waitress and bartender, taking as many shifts as possible. Once they were older, she switched careers and became a phlebotomist for Quest Diagnostics, where she thrived. She was employed by Quest for over 20 years, and during that time she earned a reputation for being kind and sympathetic to her patients. In fact, she was stopped by many people outside of work who thanked her for the stellar care she provided to their loved ones.
Outside of work. Pat loved reading, watching movies, attending mass and going to the beach. But most of all, she loved spending time with her family. She frequently visited her sisters in New York and New Jersey. She spent summers on the Jersey Shore with her favorite aunt. Always the caretaker, she frequently babysat her grandchildren and picked them up from school on many occasions. They always enjoyed time with their Nana.
Pat traveled as often as she could, going on vacations with friends to many tropical locations. Her favorite trip though, was one she took with her family to Ireland. While there, she visited the childhood home of her mother, and connected with people who knew her family.
Pat was the beloved mother of Dennis and James (Jodi) Trudden. Proud grandmother to Kayla (Joseph) Panela, Rachel, James and Julianna Trudden. Great-grandmother to Leo, Mia, and Zoe Panela. Devoted sister to Christine Lord and Diane (Joseph) Ferrara. Aunt to Richard (Alice) and Stephen (Amy) Ferrara. Niece of Jeannette Post. She was predeceased by her parents and sister-in-law Geraldine Lynch.
Visiting hours will be Tuesday, May 16th, 4:00-7:00 pm at North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, May 17th at 10am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at St Francis Church, 397 Ferry St. New Haven. Interment will be private.
This is lovely it gives a perfect picture of her
Sorry to hear of Patti’s passing. I enjoyed working with her in North Haven.
I lost a very special friend we laughed a lot went for lunches and I spent many nights sleeping over at her home and may I add she was the best hostess in the whole world
So sorry to hear about your mom, Dennis and Jim. She was a wonderful lady! My deepest sympathies to both of you and the whole family💔
” sandwich we planned and I cant imagine not having your calls. I love you so much and I am sure you are peacefully in heaven watching us all.
Rest in peace my friend
Dear Trudden and Lord family,
So very sorry for your loss! Our deepest condolences to all.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
Please let us know if there is anything we can do- lend an ear, food etc.
Deepest sympathy,
The Royka family
I lost my wonderful friend of almost 50 years. There was a special bond that started in 1974 when I first moved into the apartment, then we met Lynda and it was the 3 of us from that day on. Between the 3 of us, there was always food to spare, coffee in the morning and a babysitter when needed. Even though our lives moved on, the bond remained. I will always cherish those days and memories. Love you always. xoxo