Patricia E. O’Neill
Patricia Eleanor O’Neill, formerly McGrath, of Dorchester, Massachusetts passed away at the age of 80 on April 22, 2020 in the comfort of her sons.
Born and raised in Dorchester, Massachusetts, Patricia loved her community. After her education, she rose to be a District Manager for Avon with a successful career in sales management.
Patricia cherished her roles as mother, wife, sister, daughter, grandmother, friend, and neighbor. She loved people, parties and relished every moment of family and community. She would be the first to offer help and the last to leave the party. She was incredibly proud of her children and the life they had built.
As the President of the Ashmont Adams Neighborhood Association for nearly 20 years, she strived to enhance the community in which she lived. She helped found and coordinate the Annual Dorchester Chili Cook-Off, a fundraiser for the Dorchester Day Parade. In 2016, she received the Robert H. Quinn Award for Outstanding Community Leadership from the University of Massachusetts Boston. She has also been honored by the Dorchester YMCA for her commitment to community service, and by Boston Main Streets for her volunteerism. She was member of the board of directors at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston and one of that program’s biggest advocates.
Patricia is lovingly survived by her sons David X. O’Neill and Patrick J. O’Neill. Her grandchildren Kane X. O’Neill and Jaxson D. O’Neill and her sister MaryAnn Nourse.
Patricia will join her deceased husband David B. O’Neill, her sister Bridget Olivolo, her brother Francis J. McGrath, and parents Patrick F. McGrath and Eleanor E. Kaminski to rest in peace.
Funeral arrangements are private due to government restrictions.
Guestbook Entries
Pat may you RIP. I send my love and condolences to your boys. I have a lot of special memories with the whole family when we were younger. To Pat’s children I only wish I was able to say goodbye.
All my love
Andrea Hourihan (White)
Such a beautiful lady. Every time I saw her, I knew I would be laughing and joking and trading barbs. I wish miss her tremendously. No one like her. She was, indeed, unique.
Dave and Pat,
You’re mum was the best and will miss her great wit and personality. Condolences.
Tim, Grace, and Marianne
Rest in peace Pat.
Death leaves a heartache
No one can heal.
Love Leaves memories
No one can steal.
From and Irish Tombstone
Patrick and Annie,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
all our thoughts and prayers for these difficult times.
Dan and Halina Wagner
My sincere condolences to Patricia’s family and Mary Anne.
Patricia had such a great sense of humor when we got together for family events! Memories are a legacy of love. Patricia is now with all the angels and saints. Love, Jean McGrath
David, Patrick and family
Our Deepest Sympathy!!
Lots of good memories.
Frank & Terri Callanan
My sincere condolences to the entire O’Neil family on Pat’s passing. I only knew Pat briefly but enjoyed talking to her. She was a delightful woman and always made me feel comfortable in her presence. May God comfort you at this most difficult time.
Dear David& Patrick & families.
Your Mother as you know was such a sweet lady.
Loved seeing her and listening to her many fun stories.
She made my daughter a beautiful blanket when she was
Born & I will cherish it more now.
May she Rest In Peace.