Patricia McNamara

The family of Patricia Marie McNamara, sadly announce her passing. Born in 1938 to Ina and Corrado Pinochi, raised in Eureka along with her twin sister, Paula, sister, Teresa and brother Corrado, Jr. (Joe). Graduated from St. Bernards Elementary and onto Eureka High. Pat became an active student there, cheerleading alongside her sister, was a member of the swim team, and performed water ballet. Pat also participated in swim meets at the Freshwater pool. She liked to go with Dad to any and all Kiwanis events. She graduated from EHS and started classes at Humboldt State while working for Eureka Chamber of Commerce and Dr. William Moon, DDS, office. Her best summers were spent at the family cabin at Redway, California .….swimming, diving and sunbathing! Pat became Mrs. James Carlson and was married for 34 years. She and Jim raised 3 boys, James, Jr (wife Zohreh), Scott Joseph (deceased) and Jeffrey (wife Caryn). These boys all excelled in sports which started her life as a sports enthusiast. She and Jim were perpetual volunteers in Sacramento baseball leagues, St. Charles Borremeo, as well as Christian Brothers. They would prep the field, work in the snack bar or anywhere else there was a need. God took Jim Sr. way too soon but Pat continued her support of her children and their activities. Pat then married Joseph McNamara. Pat became known as “Auntie Mom” to Joe’s son, Michael, and daughters, Jolene, Missy and Jonell. She was blessed with 2 grandsons by Jeff and Caryn, Dylan and Tanner. They were excellent athletes so Pat got to continue her calling as a sports enthusiast. She enjoyed watching her grandsons play ball. When her second husband was called to God, she began living (independently) in the home of her niece, Lynn (the daughter she never had) and her husband Greg. She loved being part of that life, following her great nephew, Jayden, in whatever sport season it was! Her activities included bowling, playing Pinochle with her twin sister, Paula, Bill (Paula’s husband) and Anita (Lynn’s mother-in-law). Pat and Anita also had weekly trips shopping in Anita’s HumVee. Imagine the surprise of anyone seeing those two “seniors” get out of that huge vehicle! Patricia treasured her trips to Tuscany, Italy to visit with the Italian side of her Father’s family, the Pinochi’s and DelGrande’s. Pat is survived by her sons, Jimmy and Jeff, their wives, and the McNamara clan. Also, surviving her is her twin, Paula Fredrickson (husband Bill Brooke), sister, Teresa Levin (Marc), brother Corrado, Jr. “Joe” (wife Mona). Several nieces and nephews: Lars Fredrickson (Donna), Lynn Fredrickson (Greg), Kevin Fredrickson (Denina), Karen Jadro (Jon), Cory Pinochi (Haley), Casey Pinochi (Karen), Blake Spiering (Ava), Brett Spiering, Andrew Spiering, Brett Marshall (Kristy), and many cousins survive her (here and in Italy). Pat was predeceased by son, Scott, husbands James Carlson, Sr. and Joseph McNamara. Dear Patricia, Rest in Peace. You always wanted to be loved. You now know you are and will always be!

Graveside service at Ocean View Cemetery Wed. May 21, 2025 at 10 am under the direction of Goble's Mortuary. A reception will follow at the home of Joe and Mona Pinochi.

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