of New City, New York, formerly of Bayonne, passed away on January 4, 2015 surrounded by her family. The only child of Frank and Gilda Blihar, Pat was a graduate of Bayonne High School where she was Vice President of the senior class and President of the Glee Club. She worked at Bayonne Library for several years and in 1964, Pat graduated from Jersey City State College and began teaching. For the majority of her 25+ year career, Pat taught at Catholic schools in Bayonne and Jersey City. She was married to Brian Connors for 50 years, and together they had four children and six grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Brian, her children and their spouses – Patrick and Coleen Connors; Elizabeth Connors and Steven Garabed; Suzanne and Jose Franco; and Laurie Connors and Chris Maccarini and her six grandchildren – Tara and Mary Kate Connors, Cole and Aidan Garabed, and Maia and Marcus Franco. She is also survived by several cousins including Judith Valente. Pat’s children would like to thank Calvary Hospice and the staff of Sunrise New City for their care of their Mom. They would also like to thank Jazzel Yaneza and Cleo Maynes who took wonderful care of their Mom at home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pat’s name to Calvary Hospice, 1740 Eastchester Road, Bronx NY 10461 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105 would be appreciated. Pat would also love an act of kindness to be done in her honor. Funeral arrangements by CAIOLA STELLATO Funeral Home, 691 Avenue C.