Patricia McSorley

Mystic — Patricia “Patti” McSorley, 69, passed peacefully Sunday night, March 22, 2020, at her home in Mystic after a battle with lung cancer. She is survived by her husband, James “Jay” F. McSorley III; mother, Faith Mackesson of West Hartford and Mystic; sister Adrienne Dubois; and many nieces, nephews; and grand-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Stanley Mackesson of West Hartford; and her sister, Sandra Kaleita of Willsborough, N.Y.

Patti graduated from Hall High School in West Hartford in 1969, and attended Cazenovia College and Central Connecticut State College. Patti was the first female general manager at the 178-store grocery chain, First National Stores. She was promoted to customer service manager for the chain in 1975, reporting directly to the president. Moving to Connecticut in 1987, she directed the international customer service department and retail operation for Mystic Color Lab, until they closed. Patti started her real estate career at Coldwell Banker, earning many honors for excellence, until her passing.

Patti was an active member of the Mystic Chamber of Commerce and a founding member of the Mariner Art Guild. Patti was past president of the Mystic Lions Club and received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Knights of the Blind award, the highest honor available to a lion.

Due to the coronavirus, COVID-19, there will be no Celebration of Life at this time.