Patricia L. Nevins

Patricia L. Nevins 86, of Estero, FL passed away on March 6, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born in Queens, NY on July 22, 1937, a daughter of the late George and Cecilia (Rawley) King. After graduating high school, Pat enrolled at the Cortland State Teachers College where she completed her undergraduate and graduate studies earning her BA and Master’s degree. It was there that Pat met the love of her life, Stanley C. Nevins. They married the day before graduation in 1959. The newly married couple settled in Middletown, New York, where Stan began his first teaching and coaching position at Orange County Community College. While residing in Middletown, the couple welcomed two sons; Michael James and Timothy Charles. A career opportunity for Stan to coach wrestling and lacrosse brought their young family to Cobleskill, NY where they would make their home for thirty-five years. Her teaching career began at SUNY Cobleskill in 1965 where she taught Early Childhood Learning for 30 years before her retirement in 1995. She served for many years on the faculty Senate and received numerous Chancellors’ Awards for Excellence in Teaching. Additionally, Pat served as an appointed Commissioner of the New York State Parks and Recreation Commission and in 1975 as Chair of the New York State Special Olympics when the games were hosted at SUNY Cobleskill. She is survived by her son, Michael (Lauren Bellcourt) Nevins of Delmar, NY, and their children, Jennifer (Aaron) Griffin, Caitlin (William) Allen, and Patrick Nevins; son, Timothy (Leisa Roy) Nevins and their children, Abigail, Bailey and Cameron Nevins, six great-grandchildren: Grace, Liam, Shepard, Grant Allen and Morrison and Lenox Griffin and 5 grand dogs and one grand turtle. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Stanley C. Nevins who died August 8, 2020, and her two sisters, Joanne Wankel and Sister Mary Lee King. Pat and her late husband, Stan retired to the Villages at Country Creek, in Estero, Florida in 2000; where they enjoyed the hospitality and friendship of the entire community. An animal lover, Pat was especially fond of the bird sanctuary that was her backyard and the annual visit from her favorite indigo buntings. Pat and Stan were enthusiastic sports fans and would attend the games of family and many friends. They were members of Our Lady of Light Catholic Community, and Bonita Springs Elks Lodge. The family would like to say a special thank you to many caregivers, but especially Faith, Joie, Colleen, and the staff of Hope Hospice. A Memorial Mass to celebrate her life will be held at Our Lady of Light Catholic Community 19680 Cypress View Dr., Ft. Myers, FL 33967 on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow in the memorial garden at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions made be made in memory of Pat to: The Stanley and Patricia Nevins Scholarship fund, for future teachers at SUNY Cobleskill Foundation, 106 Suffolk Circle, Cobleskill, NY 12043, www.cobleskill.edu/give LAST LOOK! 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 L. Nevins

July 22, 1937 - March 6, 2024