In Memory of Patricia Ann Giery-Birkeland

Patricia Ann Giery-Birkeland, age 96, grew up in Flushing, New York, raised her children in East Northport, New York, retired to Marco Island, Florida, and was residing in Rockford, Michigan, at the time of her death. Patricia was preceded in death by her late husband of 44 years Richard V. Giery. She is survived by five of her nine children, six grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, and her great-grandchild, as well as one of her beloved brothers. She is also survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Roy Birkeland, and his three children. 

Patricia was very active as a volunteer in many community and non-profit organization events. Pat was the former president of the San Marco Catholic Church Rosary Society (now known as San Marco Council of Catholic Women), member of Marco Island Beach Advisory Committee (before cityhood), Marco Island Women’s Club, and Marco Association of Condominiums. She was also the first Marco Men’s Club “Hurricane Queen.”

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church in Rockford, MI, with Father Tony Russo presiding. The service will be live-streamed and available on the church website through Facebook at olcparishrockford.com, or the funeral home website link at www.plaisierfuneral.com. Interment will be at Pinelawn Cemetery, East Farmingdale, New York, at a later date.

Those wishing an expression of sympathy, are asked to consider Marco Island Fire Rescue Foundation, PO Box 925, Marco Island, Florida, 34146, or your local office of the Alzheimer’s Association.