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Mary Patryn Obituary

Mary Ann Patryn

1919 - 2015 PITTSFIELD Mary Ann Patryn, 95, died peacefully in the presence of her family on Feb. 22, 2015. Born on Nov. 21, 1919 in Pittsfield, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Kazimiera Szymasko Arasimowicz. She attended schools in Pittsfield and was a graduate of Pittsfield High School. She was employed by the General Electric Company Naval Ordnance Department for 19 years retiring in 1980 as a wire wrap instructor. She was a communicant of the former Holy Family Church and enjoyed golfing, bowling and bingo. She had wintered in Port Richey, FL. for over 18 years. She was the wife of the late Stanley F. Patryn whom she married on Jan. 22, 1944 at Holy Family Church; he died June 29, 2006. She is survived by her two daughters, Kathryn M. Miklowitz and her husband, David of Niskayuna, N.Y. and Dorothy A. Mears of Bryan, Texas. A daughter- in-law, Penny Patryn of Pittsfield. A sister, Agnes Reynolds of Apopka, FL. Four grandchildren, Matthew Patryn, Brenna Patryn-Balbuena, Brent Miklowitz and Jordan Miklowitz. She also leaves several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Stanley J. Patryn in 2005 and by four brothers, Felix, Charles, John and Anthony and by a sister, Stella Messina. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Mary Ann Patryn will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at DERY FUNERAL HOME, 54 Bradford St. Pittsfield, MA conducted by the Rev. Monsignor Michael Shershanovich, pastor of St. Joseph Church. Burial will follow at Saint Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Saturday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.



Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Feb. 26, 2015.
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kathy and dotty I am so sorry to hear that your mother passed. Comfort and joyful memories and may she come to you in your dreams.

amy cavanaugh

March 12, 2015

Penny & Family,
Sending you my prayers along with many warm hugs. I will be placing your family on the Peru Church prayer list.
I know she is now surrounded with the angels.
Love, Coralie Pelkey

March 1, 2015

Matt & family, my deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you all during this time of sorrow.

Deb Plantier

February 28, 2015

We're sorry we couldn't be there for you.
Aunt Ag, Linda and Bill

February 27, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Barbara and ralph mazzatto. [ann Marie menards cousin]

February 26, 2015

I have great memories of Mary while spending time growing up with Kathy and Dorothy during my early years in West Pittsfield. She was a great, strong woman. Thinking of you Kathy and the rest of your family. I'm sorry for your loss.

Claudene Gilbert-Clarke

February 26, 2015

We are so sad to hear that Aunt Mary has moved on. Now she is back together with Uncle Stanley. You will be missed but not forgotten.

Al & Irene Menard

February 26, 2015

Dear Dorothy,

Sorry to read of your mom's passing. She's at peace...Wendy Stiffler Joyce

February 26, 2015

Will miss you Aunt Mary, RIP

Love Christine , Jim

Christine walz

February 26, 2015

Will miss you Aunt Mary,

Love Christine

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February 26, 2015

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