Patricia Ann Cala (Fennessey), born Feb. 28, 1931, to Thomas and Anna Fennessey in Yonkers, New York, died after a short illness Feb. 2, 2019, in Redwood City.
She is predeceased by husband Charles Cala Jr., sons Charles and Thomas, her daughter Ileanna, sister Ilean Fennessey and brothers Thomas, Gerard and Charles Fennessey. She is survived by her brothers Raymond and Bernard Fennessey. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from NYU, where she was an NCAA swim champion.
Pattianne was successful as a PE teacher in New York, and as a guidance counselor in Pennsylvania. She was a member of the Young Women’s Republican Club, holding various offices including president. She was active in both St. Albert the Great and St. Thomas Aquinas.
“Pattianne will be sadly missed by family and friends and fondly remembered for her sense of humor and how courageously she handled adversity.”
A funeral mass will be at RCC St. Albert the Great, 1095 Channing Ave., Palo Alto 10 a.m. March 13. In lieu of flowers, donations to a cancer research organization of your choice are appreciated.
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