Patricia C. DeSimone

May 31, 1937 - January 20, 2021

NISKAYUNA - Patricia C. DeSimone, of Niskayuna, NY and Marco Island, FL, entered eternal life on January 20, 2021 after being stricken at home. Pat was born on May 31, 1937 in Schenectady, NY to Domenick and Lena (Helen) Venditti DeSimone. She was a graduate of the former Nott Terrace HS, Schenectady, Becker Junior College in Worcester, MA. and the College of St. Rose, Albany. She began her 40-year career with the General Electric Company in 1957, rising through the ranks of the company where she fondly referred to herself as a “GE girl.” Her position as a manager with GE’s Power Systems Division afforded her the opportunity to travel to Asia, Europe, the Middle East, South America, and the United Kingdom, which she enjoyed immensely. Pat was also active in numerous organizations during her lifetime, including US Singletons, the Dominican Spiritual Life Center, and the St. Rose Alumni Association. She was a lifelong communicant of St. Anthony’s Church in Schenectady where she served as lector, Eucharistic minister, liturgical team coordinator and Festa volunteer. In her retirement years she enjoyed spending winters at her ocean front condominium in Marco Island, Florida. She always welcomed family and friends for visits to share in the warmth of the Florida sunshine. Pat will lovingly be remembered for her devotion to her family, friends and especially to her Roman Catholic faith. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother Dominick A. DeSimone and numerous aunts and uncles. Pat is survived by her sister, Elizabeth A. DeSimone of Niskayuna, sister-in-law Rita DeSimone of Schenectady, niece Michele Shellard and husband Fred of Niskayuna, great-niece Alessandra Shellard of Niskayuna and by an extended family of many cousins who live throughout the United States, Italy, and France. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 12 noon at St. Anthony’s Church, 331 Seward Place, Schenectady NY. Entombment will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited and may call from 10 am to 12 pm at St. Anthony’s Church. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made in Pat’s memory to St. Anthony’s Church Restoration Fund. Doreen Ditoro is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Patricia C. DeSimone Time: Jan 26, 2021 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82730784133?pwd=VGJJUGxWR3ZyY0RwS1NDRXE0S2pNQT09 Meeting ID: 827 3078 4133 Passcode: 849098 One tap mobile +19294362866,,82730784133#,,,,*849098# US (New York) +13126266799,,82730784133#,,,,*849098# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 827 3078 4133 Passcode: 849098 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kciGTKbKZM