Albert S. Pataky

PATAKY Albert S. Pataky, age 72, the beloved husband for 49 years of Pauline Scinto Pataky, died peacefully in the Jewish Home for the Elderly on Thursday, July 28, 2005 with his family by his side. He was born in Stratford, the son of the late Alex and Marion Pray Pataky and was a resident of Fairfield for the past 49 years. A veteran of the Korean Conflict he served in the US Army and was stationed in France. He had many careers beginning with Exide Battery in Fairfield; he was also a floral designer, real estate broker, limo driver and was most well known as the owner of Real Estate Photo Service in Fairfield until Alzheimer's ended his career. He loved gardening, bird watching and taking pictures in his spare time. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, David Pataky of Stratford and Bryan Pataky of Bridgeport; one daughter, Dr. Susan Pataky of Ft. Myers, FL; one sister, Marion Fulton of Oviedo, FL; two nieces, Beth DiNardo Gurtis of Oviedo, FL and Chris DiNardo of Port Orange, FL; and three nephews, Sal DiNardo and his wife, Vickie of Trumbull, Patrick DiNardo of FL and Ralph DiNardo of Bridgeport. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of the Jewish Home for the dedication and care given to Albert during his time spent on Kuriansky 3rd Floor (K3) and the Adult Day Care Center. Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Monday, August 1, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at Shaughnessey Funeral Home, 50 Reef Road, Fairfield. Interment with full Military Honors in Mt. Grove Cemetery. Friends may greet the family on Sunday from 1 - 5 p.m. It would be appreciated if donations were made in Albert's memory to: Adult Day Care at the Jewish Home for the Elderly, 175 Jefferson Street, Fairfield, CT 06825. To leave an online condolence please visit www.shaughnessey funeralhome.com. Friends may visit with the family on Monday, August 1, 2005 after the funeral from 1-5 p.m. at the family residence.