Patricia graduated as valedictorian from Cuba Central School in 1954 and a magna cum laude graduate from Brockport State Teachers college in 1958. She taught and was Physical Education Department Chairman at Ridgewood Junior High School in East Irondequoit.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Ann Hotchkiss of Springville and Pam Beiersdorf of Arcade, four granddaughters, Caitlyn, Lindsey, Jessica, and Meghan Hotchkiss, and her former son-in-law, Jeff Hotchkiss of Belmont. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, H. James Kane.
Friends are invited to call on Thursday, May 2, 2013 from 9:00 to 11:00 am at Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish, 5 Milton Street in Belmont. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 am following visitation, with Rev. Sean DiMaria as Celebrant. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery Belmont.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hart Comfort House, 141 East State Street, Wellsville NY 14895 or SS. Brendan and Jude Parish, 1154 Lower College Drive, Alfred, NY 14802. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.