Patricia R.

Fernandes

At 87 years of age, Patricia passed away on Friday April 3rd at the Katzman Family Center for Living in Chelsea where she had been receiving supportive care for the past several years.  She was born and raised in New York City and was one of seven daughters given to the union of the of the late James and Anna (Feldman) Martin.  She married in 1957 and soon relocated to East Boston, raising a family of three sons and one daughter.  She worked outside of her home to support her family, holding positions from bookkeeping at JC Penny and working as an office clerk with the IRS.  Patricia has been residing in Chelsea since 1980. She resided in several neighborhoods making her home from Orange St. to Franklin and Springvale Avenues.  She settled for several years on Admirals Hill before going to the Katzman Center in Chelsea.  Wherever she lived her home was always open, she most enjoyed entertaining and cooking for family and friends.  Best known for her independent spirit, she is fondly remembered for her impeccable sense for fashion and dress and her love of music and dancing.   She also enjoyed drawing and painting.  She was the devoted mother of Kenneth J. DiCrescenzo of Lynn , Eric S. DiCrescenzo of Medford, Lorraine A. Easter of So. Berwick Maine and the late James F. DiCrescenzo.  Cherished grandmother of four; Christopher Abbott, Eric, Brandon and James DiCrescenzo and great grandmother of two.  Dear sister of Kathleen Tanskey, Claire Langevin both of New Jersey, Blanche Squillante of Long Island, Anne DiPalermo of Staten Island, the late Rita Kling and Marylin Belmonte.

A private family farewell service was held on Wednesday. For those who wish, we encourage family and friends to offer condolences using the guestbook below or sending a personal sympathy card.