Obituary of Patricia A. Hallinan

Age 91, passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Patricia was born in Elmira, a daughter of the late William and Mary Hourihan Guinane. She is survived by her children, with their spouses: Rebecca and John Fueger of Houston TX, John J. Hallinan and Denise Arnold of Marlborough, MA, Mary Patricia Hallinan of Houston TX, Michael Patrick and Bridget Hallinan of Elmira; Paul V. and Kari Hallinan of New Jersey; grandchildren, Jack, Michael, and Chris Fueger, Katherine and Macklin Hallinan; sister Mary Guinane of Elmira and sister-in-law Bruna Guinane of Preston, CT and several nieces and nephews. Pat was married to the late Thomas Hallinan. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brother John Guinane of Preston CT; brother and sister-in-law William J. and Marguerite Guinane of Clinton Park, NY; sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen Constantine of Elmira, Ann and James Wilkins of Elmira, Eileen and Metro Morich of Elmira Heights, Kathleen and Frank Merrill of Barefoot Bay FL; Madeline and James Weale of Sudlersville, MD; and brother-in-law Harold Lynch of Montour Falls, NY. She was a 1949 graduate of Southside High School and helped to organize the successful 50th reunion. Patricia retired from Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. in Elmira. She was a long-time communicant of St. Mary's Church. Patricia was a member of St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary, a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and a member of the Ladies Division of the Msgr. John J. Lee Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Friends are invited to call at McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W Water Street, Elmira on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held there on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 9:15 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 224 Franklin Street, Elmira. Graveside committal prayers and interment will follow at St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Donations may be made to Meals on Wheels of Chemung County, 409 William Street, Elmira NY 14901. The family would like to thank amazing neighbors, Eleanor Ackerson, Judy Merrill, Maddie Kankus, Nate and Sue Noto, Scott Kay, Linda and Debbie Jay, and Chris and Rhoda DeSanto for their friendship. Special thanks to Casey, Patsy, Courtney, and staff of CareFirst for the care they provided to Pat these past few months. Pat loved sitting on her front porch with a cup of tea or glass of wine and providing the neighborhood dogs with treats. Fred and Marge, you will have to get your treats from Judy now. In her younger years, Pat and her sisters spent many weekends at the lake, frequenting the "Switz". She was an avid reader, enjoyed completing the crossword puzzle every day and playing cards with friends. Pat was proud of her Irish heritage (100% DNA verified) and enjoyed being with family most of all. From the Annual Guinane reunions to hosting the annual Thanksgiving dinner, Pat loved to cook, bake, and entertain, and was known for her baked beans and apple pie. Pat will be remembered as a strong, independent woman who set a great example for her children and grandchildren and always put the needs of others above her own. The Ladies Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will meet at McInerny Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 25th at 6:45 p.m., to conduct a service for our sister Patricia. Signed, Maggie Tobin, President