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Patricia ‘Patti’ Marie Habacker

Patricia ‘Patti’ Marie Habacker

SALISBURY — Patricia “Patti” Marie Habacker, 58, of 4 Hemlock Lane, Salisbury, passed away peacefully March 17, 2023, at Yale New Haven Hospital with her soulmate James Habacker by her side. Patti and Jim have been together since Feb. 14, 1981, and married on June 6, 1987, at their family estate in Salisbury. Patti and her bridal party arrived on a horse drawn carriage.

Patti was born in Bronx, New York, on March 15, 1965. She was the daughter of Michael and Sadie (Harden) Kelliher. Patti graduated from Baldwin Senior High School in 1983.

Patti moved to Salisbury in 1993 where she enjoyed a wonderful fulfilled life near a beautiful lake and where she and Jim raised 3 sons; Jimmy, Jonny and Joey. All three went on to attend Housatonic Valley Regional High School and were the captains of multiple sports teams.

For many years she assisted with the day to day operations of the Habacker family business. Her positive demeanor coupled with her work ethic was the perfect combination for a prosperous work environment.

Patti was a dedicated mother first and foremost, devoted wife, lover of animals especially her three fur babies Snoopy, Dudley and Jamie. She especially loved her role as grandmother and godmother to her very first grandbaby Rose “Rosie.” Her vivacious smile would light up any room and will forever be missed.

Patricia Marie’s natural beauty was only surpassed by her kind heart and spirit. Her love for her family and friends will be forever remembered.

​Patti is survived by her loving husband James and their two loving sons Jonathan and Joseph Habacker, their spouses Nicole Lord and Katelyn Habacker and one granddaughter Rose Elizabeth Habacker. Patti is also survived by her mother Sadie Kelliher, sister Karen Kelliher, brother Michael Kelliher, nieces and nephews. All of these she loved and touched deeply.  She is predeceased by her son James Habacker and father Michael Kelliher.

Calling hours will be held Friday, March 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Kenny Funeral Home, 41 Main Street, Sharon CT. A funeral service will be celebrated Saturday, March 25 at 10 a.m. at the Salisbury Congregational Church with a burial to follow at Salisbury Cemetery.

​In lieu of donations a GoFundMe, www.gofund.me/c0e52674, has been set up in memory of Patti Habacker.

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