Patricia C. Bagger (nee Corkery), 88, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware. She was born March 9, 1935 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Thomas and Anna Corkery. Patricia’s brother George predeceased her in 2023.
Patricia graduated from Roselle Park High School and went on to pursue higher education at the University of Delaware. She dedicated herself to a successful career, working at the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce from 1953 to 1958 and later at Astra Zeneca Human Resources for 26 years.
A devout member of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, Patricia found solace through faith. Outside of her professional life she found joy in breeding and raising Standard Poodles and was a Lifetime member of the Wilmington Kennel Club.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, John A. Bagger of Wilmington Delaware and their dear poodle, Ben.
Services to honor and celebrate Patricia will be held Sunday March 10, 2024 at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike Wilmington, Delaware. A visitation will be held at 1:00pm with a service to follow at 2:00pm.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to one of her favorites:
REP – Residential Ensemble Players at the University of Delaware or Humane Animal Partners – Wilmington, DE.
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