49, of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. She was the beloved wife of Stephen Friedrich. They were happily married for the past 21 years. Patricia was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Robert W. McCarthy, Sr. and Barbara H. (Boudreau) McCarthy. Mrs. Friedrich was an Insurance Regulator for the State of RI Department of Business Regulation.
Besides her husband she is survived by her loving children, Amy K. Friedrich and Steven Friedrich both of Wakefield, her dear siblings, Robert W. McCarthy, Jr of VT, James E. McCarthy of NY and Maureen M. Fletcher of MA.
Her funeral will be held on Monday at 8:30 am from the Nardolillo Funeral Home SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL 1111 Boston Neck Rd. (Rte.1A) Narragansett followed a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Mary Star of Sea Church, Pt. Judith Rd. Narragansett. Burial will take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland. VISITING HOURS: Sunday 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: American Heart Association, 1 State Street, Suite# 200 Providence, RI, 02908.