On April 19, 2020, Sister Patricia McGowan passed away in St John’s Hospital Yonkers, after a brief illness.
Sister Patricia was born in New York City to Anna Gannon and Cormac McGowan. During more than sixty years as a Sister of Charity, Sister Patricia ministered in the field of Elementary Education, Art, Journalism and Higher Education. Since 1981, Sister Patricia has been on the faculty of the College of Mt St Vincent.
Sister Patricia is predeceased by her parents, her brother Cormac and her sister Kay. She is survived by many loving family members that include her sister Nancy, her sister in law, and numerous nieces.