Patricia Fendler ‘Pat’ Faunce, 85, of Vero Beach, passed away due to a stroke on Jan. 25, 2016, in her home.
She is survived by her children Dr. Thomas W. Tilton (Kris) of Geneva, Ill., MaryAnn Tilton of Vero Beach and Donna Pirrotta (Joseph) of Wellington, Fla.; her grandchildren Taryn and Tory Tilton, Zachary Ware, Carly Tanner, and Christopher Pirrotta; eight great-grandchildren; three bothers and two sisters.
She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Lyndsay Pirrotta.
Born to the late Donald C and Ruth Ryan Fendler of Rye, N.Y. on March 24, 1930, she grew up in Rye and attended Westbrook Junior College in Portland, Maine. She was Supervisor of Admissions at Thayer Hospital in Waterville, Maine before moving to Florida.
As a former resident and member of the Indian River Club in Vero Beach, Faunce was an avid golfer and participator in club activities. She was a Hospice volunteer, giving a helping hand whenever needed with a smile.
Bingo was her passion and she won often. She was a “people person” and she had many, many devoted and special friends. Laughter was her specialty.
Faunce lived her life to the fullest. She cherished her family, friends and her beloved Maltese, Cupcake. She will be greatly missed.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016 at the Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach. An internment will be held in Rye, N.Y. spring.
Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice, Vero Beach or the charity of your choice. Online condolences mat be shared at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.
