March 22, 1934 - December 5, 2018
Patricia A. Thomas of New Port Richey, FL, formerly of Monroe, NY, passed peacefully, surrounded by her close family, on December 5. She was 84.
She was born in the Bronx on March 22, 1934 to Edward and Bridget Backes. She was predeceased by her adoring husband of 57 years, Phillip C. Thomas.
Patricia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend whose endless caring and support was appreciated by all. She was a retired employee of the Orange County Health Department. She had been involved with the Blooming Grove Senior Center and other organizations. Patricia enjoyed casino trips and bingo nights. We enjoyed her quick wit and genuine conversations.
She is survived by her sons, Michael P. and wife Deborah Thomas of Monroe, Timothy G. and wife Denise Thomas of Washingtonville, Kevin E. Thomas of Monroe, and Phillip P. Thomas and wife Heather Stone of Wilmington, NC, grandchildren Jennifer and husband Reginald Lariosa, Michelle and husband John Poole, Angela and husband Damian Brennan, Kelly Thomas, Nicole Fichthorn, Gregory and wife Rachel Schanck, Kaeli and husband Adam VanEeuwen, Charlie and wife Esmeralda Mann, Thomas Mann, great-grandchildren Madison and Jet Taticzek, Hudson Lariosa, Kaitlyn and Alyssa Poole, Carter and Ross Brennan, Lilly and Garrett Schanck, Scarlett and Elizabeth VanEeuwen, Mathias Harper, Nathaniel and Alannah Mann, sisters Frances Douglas and Rose Bissell, brother Joseph Backes, sisters-in-law Alvina Schmitt and Caroline Klimas, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family is eternally grateful for the love and support provided by Gary and Lori Thomas during her time in New Port Richey, Florida.
Visitation will be on Monday December 10 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm at David T. Ferguson Funeral Home, 20 North Street, Washingtonville, N.Y. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday December 11 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary’s Church, 42 Goshen Avenue, Washingtonville, NY.
Interment to follow at St Mary’s Cemetery, 2 Fr Tierney Circle, Washingtonville. To leave an online condolence please visit www.davidtfergusonFH.com
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