Pat Benzmiller was born and grew up in Queens, NY and raised her family in Stamford, Conn. Pat lived a long life of charitable efforts and teaching, in Queens, Stamford, Brookline, Mass. and Gaithersburg, Md. Her love of books and reading was lifelong, and her faith sustained her through many life challenges. Pat is survived by her son Andrew, daughter-in-law Nining and grandsons Theo and Will, her sister Regina Collins, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Edward Benzmiller, son Peter Benzmiller, brother John McNierney and sisters Arlene Bradley and Mary Lou McNierney. Visitation: Saturday, June 23, 3-5 pm, Robert A. Pumphrey Funeral Home, Bethesda-Chevy Chase Funeral Mass: Friday, Aug 3, 10 am, St Ignatius Church, Chestnut Hill Massachusetts Burial: Friday, Aug 3, Newton Cemetery Massachusetts following the mass.