Patricia A. Cooney

Patricia A. Cooney

80, of Stevens Point, died Saturday December 16, 2023, under the brief care of Heartland Hospice at Stevens Point Health Services.

Patricia was born on May 4, 1943, in Marquette Michigan to the late George Jelich and Elizabeth Spear. She attended Marquette City High School, graduating in 1961.

Her marriage to Richard Cooney took place on September 23, 1961 in Marquette Michigan. The couple later settled in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. That's when they chose to expand their family by adopting 4 children. Patty worked a couple jobs before she started her pride and joy job, Patty's Daycare. She did this for 50 years before retiring.

She was an avid New York Rangers hockey fan.  She was also a big fan and part of the Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings and Stevens Point Pointers hockey team. You could always find her in the bleachers on Friday and Saturday nights cheering them on with the airhorn and cowbell.

She also enjoyed collecting beanie babies, Mickey Mouse, sunflowers and cardinals. Also enjoyed riding the Harley across the USA with her husband and her dogs. She loved spending time with family and friends and enjoyed watching her grandchildren's sporting events.

Survivors include her husband, Richard Cooney of Stevens Point. Children: Jeffrey (Shelly) Cooney of Custer, Angela (Jim) Clark of Waupaca, Merle Cooney of Stevens Point and Rachel (sig. other Zach) Cooney of Stevens Point.

Grandchildren: Jordan, Kirsten, Rebecca (Zavier), Laura (Santana), Stephanie and Richard. Great Grandchildren: Braelynn, Jaydin, Tillie and Liam.

Also survived by a sister Kim and a half brother, Bill.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Toni and Margo.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:30 am on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the Pisarski Funeral Home in Plover. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of services. The Pisarski Community Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.pisarskifuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in her name at a later date.

We love you mom, always. Nana, Big Grammy we love and miss you.