Patricia Tepper

It is with saddened hearts, we announce the passing of a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.  On Wednesday, March 17, her name day, Patricia “Pat” Tepper went to her eternal home and heaven after 73 years of a fulfilling, wonderful life. Patricia was born on February 18, 1948 to Mary and Albert D’Addario in the Bronx, NY and raised with her three sisters.  Patricia made Long Island, NY her home where she raised her family and had a long and successful career at Verizon.  Outside of being a loving mother and friend, Patricia enjoyed cruises, music, and old movies.  She also  loved a good thunderstorm, and contributing to her favorite causes. Patricia is survived by her children, Donna Sofia (Joseph Sofia), Steven Tepper (Jennifer Tepper), three grandchildren, Anthony Scali (Arianna Scali), Natasha Lacher (Matt Lacher), Ella Rose, and two great-grandchildren, Jake and Logan.  She is predeceased by her loving three sisters, Joanne, Arlene, and Marie. Friends and family are invited to services that will be held at 2:00-4:00pm and 7:00-9:00pm on Sunday, March 21st at Moloney’s Lake Ronkonkoma Funeral Home in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY.  A mass to celebrate her life will be held on Monday, March 22nd at 9:45am ET at St. Patrick’s Church in Smithtown, NY.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the memory of Patricia Tepper to St. Jude’s Children Hospital, Paws for Purple Hearts, and Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center.