NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Patricia " Patti"  Anne (Kateley) Flaherty, 70 of North Adams, MA. died Friday July 25, 2025 at her home.

Patti was born in North Adams on May 10, 1955 a daughter of the late Robert Arthur Kateley and Barbara (Miller) Kateley. She attended schools in North Adams and graduated from Drury High School with the class of 1973.

Patti was employed for several years at the Williamstown Medical Associates; she then joined the staff at Ecu-Healthcare a non- profit helping area residents obtain affordable health coverage. Patti was last employed at North Adams City Hall.

Patti was pre deceased by the love of her life, David John Flaherty whom she married on October 2, 2000. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved going to Lake Ontario and Lake Champlain where she would camp, fish and enjoy the beautiful sunsets.

Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Aubree Day (Justin) whom she helped raise and her children Allison Gageant, Nollan Gageant, Griffin Gageant and Jasmine Jackson and her two children, Tanya Baker, Jeremy Nichlen, Casey Hall and Trevor Hall. Patty also leaves longtime friends who have been like family; Jodi and Scott Barbeau, Anthony Milazzo (Susann), Michael Milazzo (Kaylin), Kate Barbeau (Heath), and her longtime neighbor Arthur Larabee and his family. She was predeceased by two brothers James Kateley on June 3 1977, Thomas Kateley on August 28, 2008 and a sister Lynn Hall on March 1, 2024.

Calling Hours for Patricia "Patti" (Kateley) Flaherty will take place on Wednesday August 6, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 pm at the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home, WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA. Followed by a memorial service at 2:00 PM. Memorial donations are suggested for Pop Cares PO Box 482, Williamstown, MA. 01267, or through the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.