Patricia J. Ekelund

Patricia J. Ekelund, 83, of Richmond Valley, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born Monday November 17, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York, she was the eldest daughter of the late Patrick McMahon and the late Margaret (Devany) McMahon.

Patricia was a graduate of St. John Villa Academy (High School), in Staten Island, where she enjoyed being a member of the Glee Club. Upon graduation, she attended Brooklyn Hospital School of Nursing, living there for 3 years and graduating with her Nursing Degree in 1962. She immediately began her long-standing nursing career. While working and raising her family, Patricia attended St. Francis College in Brooklyn at night to earn a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Healthcare Administration. This led her to her career at Richmond Home Needs Services, where she retired as the Director of Nursing in 2008, but as Pat would say “Nurses never retire.”

Patricia married Richard Ekelund on November 9, 1968. They purchased their first and only home in the early 1970’s where they raised their family, and their dogs. Hosting many holidays and countless family barbecues. Patricia shared a loving marriage with Richie for almost 57 years. They were members of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, where they sent both of their children to school.

She was a loving & supportive wife to Richie and will be greatly missed. A loving mother to her children Kenneth Ekelund and Monica Betros, daughter-in-law Erin and son-in-law Kenny. Loving grandmother to Timothy, Nora, Jeremy, Abby, and Christopher. Loving sister to Robert (Carol), Mary, Dolores, Ronnie (The late Thomas Lanigan), Jane and John. Loving aunt to her nieces, nephews, and grand nieces & nephews. Patricia will be deeply missed by all her family and friends.

A mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11am on Saturday, April 5th at Our Lady Help of Christians located at 7396 Amboy Rd., Staten Island, NY 10307. Followed by her burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Staten Island, NY.

The family will receive friends from 4-8pm on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Bedell-Pizzo Funeral Home, 7447 Amboy Rd., Staten Island, NY 10307.