Patricia Gail Ellison "Patty" Loux

LOUX Patricia (Patty) Gail Ellison Loux, age 55 of Stratford, the beloved wife of Lawrence (Larry) Loux and devoted mother of Eric and Cara, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Bridgeport Hospital with her loving family by her side. A graduate of Trumbull High School, she attended Sacred Heart University and graduated from the Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School of Norwalk. She worked in Chicago as executive secretary to the president of the Joint Commission of Hospital Accreditation. For 15 years she was the Parish Center Office Manager at St. James Church in Stratford. Patty's life was guided by love, love of God, her family and community. She served as president of Nichols School PTA for several years and was most proud of her initiation of the Read-Aloud Program there. She was a key member of the Stratford High School Post Prom Committee for seven years, where she also served as Band Parent President. She was a member of the Booster Club. Since childhood, she loved music and shared that love with her son, Eric. They guided each other to a greater level of appreciation and collection of music. Pat was named coach of the year in 2002 by the Connecticut High School Gymnastics, coaching her daughter to be a two time National High School All-American. She was a tireless Barnum Festival Volunteer for 20 years. Patty and her entire family worked on many events over the years, even chairing this year's President's Float with the theme "Volunteers Rock." Pat was committed to her life's work at St. James. One of the most thrilling honors of her life was being presented with the Diocese of Bridgeport's Saint Augustine Medal of Service Award by Bishop Lori. During Pat's journey with cancer, she was a mentor and guardian angel to many other cancer patients, especially at Oncology Associates of Bridgeport in Fairfield. Patty and family are forever grateful for the doctors and nurses there, especially Dr. Harrold and nurses, Renee, Faye and Sally. Special thanks to Bridgeport Hospital 7th Floor Phriem Center Staff who were so wonderful. In addition to her devoted husband Larry, she is also survived by one son, Eric Loux and one daughter, Cara Loux, both of Stratford; her dad, John P. Ellison of Shelton; one sister, Marge Cunningham and her husband, Mel of Monroe; one brother, Bill Ellison and his wife, Jean of Ansonia; as well as her many adoring nieces and nephews who knew her as AP. She was also predeceased by her mother, Margaret Beattie Ellison. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Patty Monday, June 29, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. DIRECTLY at St. James Church, 2070 Main Street, Stratford. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call in the Galello-Luchansky Funeral Home, 2220 Main Street, Stratford on Sunday June 28, 2009 from 3 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations to the Patricia E. Loux Memorial Track and Field Scholarship Fund. Checks may be payable to the Galello Funeral Home. Friends are also invited to bring pictures to display during visiting hours. " Your special song for me was 'Let's Go, Pat'. There is darkness for you, and light for me, but I now hold the light over you. You now have to continue the journey and not be sad. Go in happiness. Love Patty - To light a virtual candle, please visit us at wwwgalellofuneralhome.com.