Patricia A. "Pat" Namath

Patricia A. “Pat” Namath, 76, of Estero, FL, died on August 30, 2024, at Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice after an extended illness. Pat was born on August 13, 1948, in Bairdford, PA, a daughter of the late Albert and Florence (née Hendzel) Kondrak. She had been a resident of Estero for the past 23 years, after residing in Olney, MD, while raising her family and beginning her career in the Washington DC area. Pat graduated from West Deer High School in Cheswick, PA, and continued her education at Penn State University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree. She began her career as a teacher and later entered the finance profession, first in banking and then as a marketing administrator for Moran-Edwards Financial Services in Naples, FL, where she spent 6 years, finally retiring in 2014. Pat’s passion in life was helping others and animals. It all came together for her when she and her adopted greyhound, Smiley, became volunteer pet therapists at Hope Hospice’s Joanne’s House. She made certain to visit the patients, especially on big holidays, with Smiley in an appropriate costume. She also served on various committees in her community of Rookery Pointe and was a social organizer. Pat was not only a teacher, but a mentor for many young people when she worked in finance. Often being a “mother” to those who had none. As such she had no tolerance for anyone giving less than their maximum effort as a professional. Pat also had an incredible library of music in her head. Her favorite genre was rock' n roll of the 1960s. Within the first few bars of a song, she could not only tell you the name of the song and the artist but even what year it made the charts. She enjoyed listening to her favorite show, Jukebox Friday Night, from a radio station in Key West, with Joe for four hours of oldies music every week. Pat is survived by her loving husband, Joseph E. Namath; son, Jonathan G. Namath of Fort Myers, FL; daughter, Lisa A. Namath of York, PA; her brother, Albert Kondrak of Bairdford, PA; and her sister, Mary Kay McGovern (Daniel) of Allison Park, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Our Lady of Light Catholic Community, 19680 Cypress View Dr., Fort Myers, FL 33967. Burial will follow in the Memorial Garden at Our Lady of Light. A reception for family and friends will be held in the Parish Life Center following the burial. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Shy Wolf Sanctuary 1161 27th St. SW, Naples, FL 34117. To sign her guest register or to leave online condolences please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated Since 1978.

Patricia A. "Pat" Namath

August 13, 1948 - August 30, 2024