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Patricia (Kennedy) "Patsy" Regalis

October 15, 1925 — October 30, 2021

Patricia "Patsy" Regalis, 96 years of age, of Willing Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 30, 2021, while in the care of her daughter Mary Ann Watsula in Tuscarora.

Born Thursday, October 15, 1925 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Patrick, and Adelle (Sakusky) Kennedy. Patsy, was also predeceased by; husband, Joseph J. Regalis, Sr. on February 27, 2003; daughter, Sharon A. Regalis on January 15, 2004; son-in-law George M. Watsula July 17, 2021; brother, Edward Kennedy and his wife Thelma.

Surviving are; daughter, Mary Ann Watsula of Tuscarora, her caregiver; son, Joseph J. Regalis, Jr. and his wife Patricia of Tamaqua; grandchildren, and great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

A 1943 Tamaqua High School graduate, Patsy worked for the former Atlas Powder Co, during WWII. She worked in the Textile Industry for many years as a seamstress. Patsy was proud of her cameo in a Nationally Televised Union Commercial airing in 1979.

A longtime member of the former SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C., now St. John XXIII of Tamaqua, Patsy was active in the choir, Ladies Auxiliary, and Rosary Society. Patsy enjoyed reading, gardening, doing crossword puzzles, and playing bingo. Upon the opening of the New Jersey casinos, Patsy was an early organizer of Bus Trips to the Casino.

The family would like to acknowledge the care of her neighbors, especially the Millet, and Kolb families. Their kindness and close watch of their mother allowed Patsy many years in the home that she loved.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East broad street tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 o'clock A.M. AM on Wednesday November 3, 2021 from St. John XXIII R.C.C. located at 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.

Interment will be in SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C., Cemetery Owl Creek Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

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