Dr. Patricia Ann Lamoureux, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, educator, and advocate, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, at the age of 84 at her home in Hyde Park, New York.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island to Norman Lamoureux and Agnes Petit, Patricia grew up in Warwick, Rhode Island before moving to Elmwood Park, New Jersey where she raised her five children.

Patricia committed her life to serving those less fortunate and was a tireless advocate for social justice issues. She worked for the Archdiocese of Newark for over a decade and later received a doctorate in theology from Fordham University. Patricia went on to become a professor of ethics at St. Mary's Seminary and University in Maryland and Marist University in New York. Throughout her life experiences, she left a legacy of compassion, commitment to those in need, and intellectual curiosity.

Patricia is survived by her five children; Barbara Natali, Denise Natali, Arnold Natali (Lori Natali), Christine Holmberg (Barry Holmberg), and Susan Natali, seven cherished grandchildren; Brian, Brooke, Chase, Ciat, Clancy, Heline, and Michael, and three siblings; Nancy, Norman, and Theresa. Patricia also leaves behind seven beloved nieces and nephews.

In honoring Patricia's memory, her family invites others to carry forward her spirit of empathy, justice, and generosity in their own lives.

There will be a Memorial Mass at The Church of the Annunciation, 50 W. Midland Ave, Paramus, New Jersey, 07652, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, Patricia and her family kindly ask that donations be made to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance , 1025 Vermont Ave NW, Suite 1066, Washington, DC 20005, or to the John Schade Memorial Education Fund at Woodwell Climate Research Center fund, 149 Woods Hole Road, Falmouth, MA 02540.