Patricia J. Shaefer (Pat) peacefully passed away on October 4, 2025 at the age of 81. Pat was born in Bronx, NY to Harold and Dorothea Knoeppel. Patricia is predeceased by her brother John Knoeppel. She is survived by her three daughters Lisa Rodrigues, Stacey Tursi and Tricia Shaer, her beloved grandchildren Lianne Wallach, Jonathan Rodrigues, Jason Rodrigues, Jesse Rodrigues, Edward Shaer, and Brandon Shaer, and her seven great grandchildren all of which were her pride and joy. Patricia also leaves behind her longtime partner Edward McGrath.

Pat loved life and being with her family meant everything to her whether it was traveling, playing board games, going to amusement parks, camping or just staying home enjoying a movie with her family.

Pat was strong willed and fought long and hard to stay with us. May she rest in peace and comfort now. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her loving family.