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Royce Patterson Obituary
HALFMOON - Royce John Patterson, 95 of Sandy Pointe Drive in Halfmoon, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2023, at Ellis Hospital.
He was born on December 18, 1927, in Schenectady and was the son of the late Watson Patterson and Violet Hewitt Case. He was the brother of the late Watson Wendell Patterson. Royce was the beloved husband of Doris Jean Lavech Patterson whom he was married to for 75 years.
Royce honorably served in the U.S. Navy following World War II. He had been a technician for G.E. Waterford for many years. They raised their family on MacElroy Road in Jonesville, and he was a member of the Jonesville United Methodist Church. They then retired to Leesburg, Fla.
In addition to his beloved wife, Doris, Royce is survived by his devoted children, James Patterson (Barbara) of Ballston Spa, Cheryl Alling Agnew of Halfmoon, Thomas Patterson of Stillwater, and the late Michael Patterson (Marcia) of Ontario, Calif. He was lovingly referred to by his nine cherished grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren as "Grandpa Florida" and "Grandpa Doughnuts."
Funeral services are being held privately for the family in the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rte. 9, Clifton Park. Interment at a later time will be in the Schenectady Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
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