Patricia R. Mance

Enfield – Patricia Rita Mance, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on April 3, 2018 at the age of 72. Daughter of the late Rita and Regis Miller of Braddock, Pennsylvania. Beloved wife of Robert Mance for 50 years and co-founder of their printing business in 1976. Loving mother to Eric and Brett, wonderful mother-in-law to Rita and Jennifer and devoted grandmother to Madison. In her 41 years of working the family business, Priority Press, Pat never took a sick day. She loved to travel and her greatest joy was cooking for her family. Her sudden, brief illness and passing has left a huge hole in her family’s hearts. The family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staff at Hartford Hospital for their kindness and care during Pat’s stay. Friends and members of the business community are invited to pay their respects on Saturday, April 7th from 2-5PM followed by a Funeral Home Service at 5PM at Forastiere Smith Funeral Home, 220 North Main St., East Longmeadow, MA. Donations in memory of Pat to the American Lung Association, 393 Maple St., Springfield, MA 01105 would be appreciated by the family.