Patricia Casazza Obituary

Casazza, Patricia Branche PORT ORANGE, Fla. Patricia "Mimi" Casazza, age 71, formerly of Burnt Hills, passed away Monday, October 29, 2012 at Halifax Hospital, Daytona, Fla., after a brief illness. Pat was born in Albany and graduated from Vincentian Institute, class of 1960. Having held numerous management positions throughout her career, Pat's true passion in life was being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was predeceased by her parents, Ruth and Leo Branche, and uncle, John Branche. She is survived by her loving companion, Sean Hogan of Port Orange; daughters, Jodi (Harold) Wright of Greeneville, Tenn., Lisa (George) Budesheim of Glenville, Joan Casazza of Princetown, Suzanne Casazza of Princetown and Ginny (Eric) Obman of Scotia; beloved sister, Suzanne (Walter) Schelling of Leeds; cherished grandchildren, Bruce, Bryan (Sheena), Marc, Daniel (Randi) Wright of Greeneville, George and Andrew Budesheim of Glenville, Sydney, Derek, Maggie and Kaylee Obman of Scotia; great-grandchildren, Noah and Emma Wright of Greeneville; dear aunt, Bobbie Branche of Albany; several nieces (great) and nephews (great); friend and ex-husband, John Casazza of Saratoga; sister-in-law, Joan (Jerry) Germann of Greenville, N.C. and cousin-in-law, Billy (Mary) Casazza of Saratoga. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Church, 607 Central Ave., Albany, on Saturday, November 17, 2012 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Burial of ashes will take place at St. Agnes Cemetery in Albany, in May 2013 when grandson, Cpl. Daniel Wright returns from Afghanistan. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (msfocus.org/donations) in honor of Sean Hogan in accordance with Pat's wishes.

Published by Albany Times Union on Nov. 11, 2012.
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Lisa and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

Ruth Kelly

November 16, 2012

GINNY AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY. I AN SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOUR FAMILY WAS MY SECOND FAMILY. I HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN ALL OF YOU AND WILL ALWAYS CHARISH OUR TIMES UP AT LAKE GEORGE. I LOVED MRS. CASAZZA LIKE FAMILY. MY THAUGHTS AND PRYERS ARE WITH YOU.
DAWN (DUBOIS) BARTHOLOMEW

November 16, 2012

Dear, Dear Joannie and family. I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my mom in August - her birthday would have been on the 17h when your celebrating your moms life ... small world, same cemetary too ... Hopefully my mom and your mom will meet up in heaven and watch over all of us. My very deepest sympathies to all of you during this sad time.

Sherri Anne Meyer

November 15, 2012

Dear Mom,
Your light will burn forever bright inside of me. I miss you so very much.
Suzie

November 15, 2012

Ginny & FAMILY..sO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I REMEMBER YOUR MOM..LOVELY LADY
YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. JEAN KOEHNE

November 15, 2012

Dear Ginny, Eric, Syd, Derek, Maggie and Kaylee - We are so sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. She was such an amazing woman and we will always hold her in our hearts. We love you all like family and hope you know that we will forever and always be here for you. God Bless Mimi - she will truly be missed. Love the O'Connors

November 13, 2012

Ginny,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my heart. My prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Sending love and prayers,
Kris

Kris Koehne

November 13, 2012

Ginny and Eric, We are so very sorry for your loss.The wonderful memories you have will help you and your family through the coming days. We believe God needed another perfect angel and she went home..now every time you feel a rain drop or see a ray of sun shine, know that she is watching over you. God Bless you all. with love,

Art & Dale Mancini

November 12, 2012

Mimi, You are missed so much! Thank you for always making me feel like family! Rest in peace!

Terri Jo Kislowski

November 12, 2012

Jodi,Lisa,Joan,Suzie,Ginny,and Sean,
I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a great lady. I am so glad I was able to see her recently. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you all.

Mary Carioto

November 11, 2012

Suzie and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am sure your Mom was a bright light just like you!!!! Remember you often as I am sure folks will remember her.

Hugs,

Dawn Cornell

November 11, 2012

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