Patricia Josephine Cleary (Patty) died in her home on August 27, 2017 in Tucson, AZ. Patty was 59.

Patricia J. Cleary (Patty) was born to Arthur and Maria Cleary on October 15th, 1957 in Tucson Arizona. She passed away in her home on August 27th, 2017. Patty graduated from Salpointe Catholic High School in 1975. She later married Jimmy P. Pacheco and settled in the rural western portion of Tucson. Together Patty and Jimmy had six children. Patty devoted her early life to her children and home. In the late 1980s, they divorced and Patty began her journey as a single mother. Patty worked as a supervisor at ABCO where she met her beloved Gary W. Anderson. Patty and Gary had her seventh child in 1995 and shared over 25 years together. Her final years were dedicated to the children of Casa de Los Ninos.

Patty was a patient and supportive mother with a passion for literacy, arts, crafts, teaching and family. Patty taught catechism at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Boy Scouts, and anything her children or grandchildren found interesting. She inspired creativity, dedication, love and faith in others and was strong in the time of need. When all others were lost, Patty led the way.

Patty is survived by her husband Gary W. Anderson, five sons and two daughters, Santiago, Angel, Elena, Estevan, Rogelio, Rosanna, and Joshua, her brother and sister-in-law, Mathew and Rose Cleary and sister and brother in-law, Therese Cleary and John Bravo. She is beloved and further survived by her sixteen grandchildren.

Patricia Josephine Cleary will have a Rosary and Memorial Service September 1, 2017 at St. Augustine Cathedral 192 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701. The Rosary will begin at 10 am with a Memorial Mass at 1030 am. Please feel free to join us at 930 am to share your experiences with friends and family.

---Carrillo Funeral Home obituary