Patricia A Ifft's Obituary
Patricia A. Ifft, age 95, passed away on February 25, 2026. She was a longtime resident of Mease Life in Dunedin, Florida. Patricia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward F. Ifft; her sons Gerard, Paul, and Luke; and her brother Lewis A. Parrish, Jr.
Born on June 27, 1930, in Saginaw, Michigan, Patricia was the daughter of Lewis A. and Katherine Greble Parrish. She is survived by her loving daughters Mary E. McKay (Roger); Anne K. Patrick (Michael); Paula I. McGirr (Richard); Maggie A. Varnadoe (Nick); and Patricia I. Anderson (Scott). She also leaves behind 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, who brought her immense joy.
Patricia was a graduate of the Robert Morris School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She held several secretarial positions before discovering her true vocational calling in sacred music. She served faithfully as a church organist in both Niagara Falls, New York, and later in St. Petersburg, Florida. Patricia was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a woman of deep and unwavering faith. To know her was truly to love her.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17th, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 750 San Salvador Drive, Dunedin, FL 34698.
Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Bay Pines National Cemetery.
A Celebration of Life will take place the following day, Saturday, April 18th, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Mease Life, 700 Mease Plaza, Dunedin, FL 34698.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to the St. Vincent De Paul Society or Accentcare Hospice
Arrangements are under the direction of Moss Feaster Funeral Home, Dunedin, Florida.
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