Peggy Pasqua

Pasqua, Peggy (McLoughlin) SARATOGA, Calif. Peggy McLoughlin Pasqua, 84, of Saratoga Retirement Community, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, with her loving husband at her side. Her Irish smile, love of dancing and constant laughter with her sense of humor, finally extinguished. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Rose Lennon McLoughlin. Peggy graduated from Troy High School, about which she constantly reminded everyone with her cheerleading chants. She married her husband of 60 years, Connie Pasqua in 1948, while he was attending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. In addition to N.Y., she and Connie lived in Conn., Mich., and Minn., before moving to Saratoga in 1970. After being a homemaker and mother to her three children, who had grown and moved on, she decided to attend college. In her 60s, she earned two bachelor's degrees from San Jose State University, majoring in anthropology and history. At the same time, she did volunteer work at Los Gatos Community Hospital. She enjoyed traveling with her husband on many of his international business trips. They continued traveling after their retirement, taking many cruises, visiting every continent. But they especially loved Italy and Ireland. Peggy loved animals, particularly her own pets that she treated as members of her family. She was a lifetime member of the humane society. She loved to view sunsets and tend to her flowers. She will be missed, but will always hold a special place in the hearts of the many people that she touched. Survivors in addition to her husband, Connie, include; three sons, Paul N. Pasqua (Joanne) of Eden Prairie, Minn. and Naples, Fla., Steven L. Pasqua of Las Vegas, and Timothy C. Pasqua (Elizabeth) of San Jose, Calif.; four grandchildren, Michael Pasqua and Jodi Bianchi of Minn., and Stephanie and Kimberly Pasqua of San Jose; three great-grandchildren, Daniel and Ella Pasqua and Alexa Bianchi; several nieces and nephews. Peggy was predeceased by her brothers, Frank and John McLoughlin and her sisters, Regina Hart and Rosemary Steenburg. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 28, 2008 from the McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home, corner of 109th St. and Third Avenue, Lansingburgh, and at 10:00 in St. Peter's Church, Troy, where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the pastor, Rev. William A. Gorman. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery, Troy. A calling hour will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home prior to Mass. For guest book please visit www.mcloughlinmason.com