Patrick J. Derenzo

July 5, 1950 - December 7, 2018

SCHENECTADY – Patrick J. Derenzo, Jr., 68, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018 at Ellis Hospital, after a brief illness. Patrick was born in Troy on July 5, 1950 the son of the late Patrick and Catherine Pieniazek Derenzo. He attended local schools and was a 1968 graduate of Linton High School. Pat began his career with the NY Central Railway and retired after 40 years of dedicated service with Amtrak. He was a kind and generous man, who loved his family. Pat was a huge fan of his NY Yankees and enjoyed watching golf. He was predeceased by his siblings, Donna Wilber and Joseph Derenzo. Pat is survived by his brother-in-law; former spouse and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Tuesday at 7:30 pm with Fr. Dominic Isopo, officiating at the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home, 501 Union Street. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5:30 until the service.