Patricia M. Conley, 88, of West Roxbury, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026.
A lifelong summer resident of Revere’s Beachmont, Patricia treasured her time down “the beach” where she shared a remarkable 75-year friendship with a close-knit group of women known as the “Giggle Girls,” a name that perfectly captured the joy and laughter they shared. On Pierview Avenue, neighbors became family—doors were always open, laughter was constant, and no invitation was ever needed.
Pat proudly served the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as scheduling secretary to Governor Edward J. King. She later worked for many years at the State Board of Retirement, where she formed lasting friendships. Though she helped countless others retire, Pat herself never wanted to—returning to work time and again because she truly loved what she did and the people she worked with.
A graduate of Roslindale High School, Patricia met the love of her life, Richard Conley, and together they shared over 65 years of love, laughter, and adventure before his passing in 2024. She had a special love for cruising, taking more than 20 voyages – and, in true Pat fashion, treating the entire family to several unforgettable trips.
She is survived by her loving children, Richard Conley and his wife Norma, Cathleen McMahon and her husband Robert, and Susan McNeil and her husband Stephen, all of Walpole; and her cherished grandchildren, Robert McMahon, Lori McMahon and her husband Andrew Jaques, Kevin Conley and his wife Martine, Christopher Conley, Meghan McNeil, and Morgan McNeil. She is also survived by her brother Andrew Burke of Revere; her sister Sheila Larkin of Hampton, NH; many nieces and nephews; and her beloved cousin, Ann Marie McLaughlin. She was predeceased by her brother John Burke.
Whether you knew her as Patricia, Pat, Trish, Pasty, or Penelope Snowberry, you knew her generosity. In lieu of flowers, please honor her by performing a random act of kindness.
Visiting hours will be at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury Saturday April 11th from 9:00am to 10:30am. Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 11:00am.
Our family would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Traditions of Dedham for the loving and attentive care they provided. Their compassion, professionalism and genuine connection meant so much to her. Their support brought comfort to not only her, but to our entire family.
A lifelong summer resident of Revere’s Beachmont, Patricia treasured her time down “the beach” where she shared a remarkable 75-year friendship with a close-knit group of women known as the “Giggle Girls,” a name that perfectly captured the joy and laughter they shared. On Pierview Avenue, neighbors became family—doors were always open, laughter was constant, and no invitation was ever needed.
Pat proudly served the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as scheduling secretary to Governor Edward J. King. She later worked for many years at the State Board of Retirement, where she formed lasting friendships. Though she helped countless others retire, Pat herself never wanted to—returning to work time and again because she truly loved what she did and the people she worked with.
A graduate of Roslindale High School, Patricia met the love of her life, Richard Conley, and together they shared over 65 years of love, laughter, and adventure before his passing in 2024. She had a special love for cruising, taking more than 20 voyages – and, in true Pat fashion, treating the entire family to several unforgettable trips.
She is survived by her loving children, Richard Conley and his wife Norma, Cathleen McMahon and her husband Robert, and Susan McNeil and her husband Stephen, all of Walpole; and her cherished grandchildren, Robert McMahon, Lori McMahon and her husband Andrew Jaques, Kevin Conley and his wife Martine, Christopher Conley, Meghan McNeil, and Morgan McNeil. She is also survived by her brother Andrew Burke of Revere; her sister Sheila Larkin of Hampton, NH; many nieces and nephews; and her beloved cousin, Ann Marie McLaughlin. She was predeceased by her brother John Burke.
Whether you knew her as Patricia, Pat, Trish, Pasty, or Penelope Snowberry, you knew her generosity. In lieu of flowers, please honor her by performing a random act of kindness.
Visiting hours will be at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury Saturday April 11th from 9:00am to 10:30am. Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 11:00am.
Our family would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Traditions of Dedham for the loving and attentive care they provided. Their compassion, professionalism and genuine connection meant so much to her. Their support brought comfort to not only her, but to our entire family.
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