Patricia H. (Scholar) Cardarelli, age 84, of Quincy, died peacefully, Monday, September 16, 2024 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, surrounded by her loving family.

Patricia was born in Waterville, Maine, to the late Lewis J. and Marion L. (Blanchard) Scholar. She was raised and educated in Portland, Maine, and Dorchester. She earned an Associate degree from the Catherine Labouré School of Nursing. She lived in Quincy for the past sixty years.

Pat was proud to be a registered nurse. She was employed at the former Boston City Hospital and retired in 1998. She served as a union negotiator during her time there. Following her retirement, Pat went on to work as an administrative nurse at Quincy High School for eighteen years. She formed many friendships with colleagues at both the hospital and the Quincy Public Schools.

Pat was an avid reader, and enjoyed comedy and playing cards. She was also an avid traveler. As a young woman, she enjoyed horseback riding.

Most of all, Pat was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren, actively supporting their many activities and accomplishments. She relished time spent with them.

Devoted mother of Andrew Cardarelli and Joseph Cardarelli, both of Quincy, and predeceased by Scott DeMarco and Pamela DeMarco.

Stepmother of Peter Cardarelli and his wife Katarina of Dorchester, twins Michael Cardarelli and his wife Samm of Arizona, Mark Cardarelli of Dorchester, and predeceased by Dennis Cardarelli, Leo Cardarelli, Jr. and his surviving wife Edith of Haverhill, and Christopher Cardarelli.

Loving grandmother of Marisa Cardarelli, Joseph Cardarelli, Jr., and Valencia Cardarelli; Joseph and Brian Cardarelli; Leo Cardarelli III and Natalie Cardarelli.

Dear sister of Cynthia J. Scholar of Maine, and predeceased by Carroll L. Scholar, Marion L. Scholar, and infant Sandra J. Scholar. Pat is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Former wife of the late Leo P. Cardarelli, Sr.

A Memorial Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Divine Mercy Parish in Saint Mary’s Church, 95 Crescent Street, West Quincy, on Saturday, October 12, at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

For those who wish, donations in Patricia’s memory may be made to MSPCA-Angell, Attn: Donations, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130 or Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.