Patricia "Patti" Farley

Patricia ‘Patti’ L. Farley née Cox, 82, of Fitchburg, WI, passed away on Sunday, August 24th, 2025.

Patti was born on December 18th, 1942, in Madison, WI to Joseph and Eunice Cox.

Patti was a beloved and most cherished Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Friend to all.

After graduating East High in 1961, Patti married the love of her life Tom Farley on August 29th, 1964. They celebrated 60 years of marriage in 2024. In her 82 years of life, Patti lived to her fullest extent. Patti was a one-of-a-kind soul who dedicated her life in the service of others, including her being an originating volunteer of the Ronald McDonald House Charities, serving for 28 years. She was also an active and well respected member of St. Andrew Catholic Church.

Throughout her years, she had many passions and hobbies. She was an avid Wisconsin Badgers Football, Hockey, and Basketball fan with being a season ticket holder for 53, 35 and 20 years respectively.  She was also a Chicago Cubs fan, attending many games at Wrigley Field, and traveling to Spring Trainings in Mesa, AZ. Patti also was an expert bowler, having attended 37 Bowling Nationals and was her bowling league’s secretary for 40 years. Her love of sports continued on in her support of her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids various sporting activities, including over 40 years of West Regent Hockey and 45 years of Dance Recitals.

She spent 19 years working side-by-side with her husband Tom as Owner/Operators of a McDonald’s franchise. She dedicated time to sit on the Blue Line Club Board of Directors for Wisconsin Badgers Hockey. She also enjoyed over 20 years of being a fashion consultant with Doncaster.

Later in life, when retirement came around, Patti enjoyed traveling with her husband Tom to National Parks, Las Vegas, and many other states across the U.S. She loved nothing more than to be surrounded by her large family, and Sunday night dinners were a must. You never had to guess how Patti felt about you, her love was great and she always told you any chance she could. To be known and loved by Patti Farley, was to be known and loved by the brightest and most beautiful soul.

Patti is preceded in death by her Mother Eunice Cox and her Father Joseph Cox. Patti is survived by her husband Tom Farley, her 4 siblings, and her 3 Kids; Erin Combs (Rick Combs), Bret Farley (Stephanie Webster), and Pollee Wodushek (Joe Wodushek). She is also survived by her 5 grandchildren; Jordan Wiecki (Donovan Wiecki), Josephine Kelly (William Kelly), Samantha Wodushek, Zachary Wodushek, and Spencer Wodushek, as well as 3 great-grandchildren, including 1 on the way.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Ryan Funeral Home Legacy Center, 6728 Mader Dr., Madison, WI, with a Luncheon to follow. Visitations will take place from 4:00-6:00 p.m., Friday, August 29, as well as Saturday, one hour prior to the service, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., at Ryan Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to either Ronald McDonald House Charities - Madison or to UW-Carbone Cancer Center. Thank you.

To view her obituary or leave a memory, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

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