Obituary: Patricia Resnick Kriensky

Patricia Resnick Kriensky, at 78

Patricia Resnick Kriensky, 78, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 in Ogunquit, Maine.

She was the beloved wife of Martin Kriensky for 30 loving years, and the former wife of Edward Resnick, Sr. of Plymouth. Born in Greenfield, she was a daughter of the late Charles Hitchcock and Florence (Gormley) Adams. 

Mrs. Kriensky loved walking on the beaches of Ogunquit and Amelia Island, Florida, especially while her husband, Marty, fished from the shore. After her walks on the beach, Mrs. Kriensky loved indulging with a cup of mocha chip ice cream and visiting with family. She was employed as a nurse case manager at Massachusetts General Hospital for many years. She started her career at Quincy City Hospital and had a long career in the healthcare industry. While raising her family, Mrs. Kriensky attended college at night, earning a master’s degree in management from Lesley College, a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University, and associate’s degrees from Laboure College and Quincy College. 

Besides her loving husband, Mrs. Kriensky leaves two children, Joanne Simons and her husband, Bill, of Dover, New Hampshire, and Eddie Resnick, Jr. and his wife, Daryl, of Mansfield; two grandchildren, Andrew Simons and his wife, Kelsie, of Arlington, Virginia, and Emily Simons of Atlanta; four siblings, John Adams and his wife, Mary, of Hull; Betsy Russo of Hull; Tim Adams and his wife, Nadine, of Hanover; and Judy Adams of Longs, Florida; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Melissa Adams and Terry Adams. 

Relatives and friends are welcome to attend services on Friday, November 7 at 11 a.m. directly at Swan Point Cemetery Historic Chapel, 585 Blackstone Blvd., Providence, R.I. Interment will follow in the family lot. Calling hours and flowers are respectfully omitted. Memorial gifts to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Rd., Lilburn, GA 30047 would be appreciated. Arrangements are entrusted to William W. Tripp Funeral Home of Pawtucket.

For online condolences, visit www.trippfuneralhome.com.