Patricia A. McGettigan
June 15, 1933 - November 26, 2013
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WAUNAKEE-Patricia Ann McGettigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at Homestead Living. She was born on June 15, 1933 in Mineral Point, the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Graber) Engels. Pat was united in marriage to Francis McGettigan right after graduating high school. When Fran finished school, Pat attended Edgewood College and majored in Spanish. Pat loved to travel and became a travel agent for AAA until her retirement. Her view on life was influenced by the Serenity Prayer. She traveled the world over and enjoyed golf and playing cards, especially Bridge, with her friends. Pat is survived by two sons, Shaun (Cynthia Lord) and Michael; a granddaughter, Sandra; a grandson, Andrew; and a great-grandson, William. She is further survived by sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, a dear friend, Sue Thorstad and many longtime friends. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Fran; her daughter, Marjorie, two brothers and a sister. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Peter Catholic Church, 5001 N. Sherman Ave., Madison at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. Private family burial will be held in Resurrection Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 2, 2013 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton and also on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace Hospice Care or to the Homestead Memorial Garden Fund. For online condolences, please visit, www.gundersonfh.com. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staffs of Homestead Living and Agrace HospiceCare, you were great!
Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave
608-831-6761
www.gundersonfh.com
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Ken Palzkill
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My sincere sympathy to the McGettigan Family. Even before and since the mid 1930's when my mother was a domestic for the Engels household the entire Engels Family has been a friend and when I came along I inherited that friendship with all of her family in so many ways. Of course as the years have passed I saw less of Patty and Fran but the memories remain. May Patty rest in peace. Ken Palzkill
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Nancy Williams
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To Shawn and Mike - Bill and I have many memories of both your mom and dad, as we were all neighbors many years ago. We are very sorry for your loss.
Bill and Nancy Williams
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Janet (Nardi) Spielvoge & John
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Michael/Shaun -- we were so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. Loved her very much and have so many great McGettigan family memories. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. My guess is that there was quite a family reunion & party when she made it heaven!
Janet (Nardi) Spielvogel and John and family
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Mark and Cheryl Greenwood
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Michael /Shaun we are sorry for the loss of your Mom . She was a very strong woman and independent woman. The loss of a Mom is a very hard thing. Take time to remember the good and have a great smile when you do. Mark and Cheryl Greenwood
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Ginny Bork
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Ginny Bork and Patti Delmore
Pat was a very special lady and will be truly missed.
I had the pleasure of working with her at AAA Travel and have fond memories
of our many work years together. Michael and Shaun along with Sue Thorstad...
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Greg Weisensel
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My deepest sympathy to the McGettigan Family. I worked with Pat at AAA for a number of years. Pat and I would have friendly chats as I would pass by her desk with mail deliveries, parcel shipments during the lunch period. They were always inspiring. Pat was a wonderful lady and will always be remembered in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Greg Weisensel