Rev. Pascal A. "Pat" Iannotti

Rev. Pascal A. "Pat" Iannotti, 93, of Amsterdam, NY, a beloved Roman Catholic priest of the Diocese of Albany, entered into eternal life on Monday, March 31, 2025.
A lifelong area resident, Fr. Pat was born in Amsterdam, NY on June 15, 1931, one of twelve children to the late Sisto and Agnese DiCaprio Iannotti. Following high school graduation, he studied at St. Andrew's Seminary in Rochester and Our Lady of Angels in Niagara.
On May 27, 1961 he was ordained by Bishop William Scully and spent his entire ministry in the Mohawk Valley. He served as the parochial vicar of St. Mary's in Frankfort, St. Mary's in Little Falls and St. Joseph's in Amsterdam. He was a member of the faculty at the former Bishop Scully High School for many years. Fr. Pat also served as the Administrator of the former St. Joseph's in Amsterdam and lastly as the Pastor of the former St. Patrick's in St. Johnsville. He retired from active ministry in 1998. Following retirement, he continued to work as a supply priest for 20 more years, serving in his home parish, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, St. Stephen's Church in Hagaman, St. Mary's Hospital and surrounding parishes in Montgomery County.
Fr. Pat is survived by nieces, nephews and cousins; and his dear friends Rev. Randall Patterson and Rev. Brad A. Milunski, OFM Conv.
He was predeceased by his brothers Vincent, Ralph, Carl, Floyd and Gerald Iannotti; and his sisters, Infant Rosa Iannotti, Rosalie Morrone, Louise Carnevale, Marion Iannotti, Mary Verderese and Sylvia Verderese.
The Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 11a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church, 39 St. John Street, Amsterdam, NY with Rev. Randall Patterson as Principal Celebrant. A Graveside Committal Service will follow at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Amsterdam.
Reception of the body will take place on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4p.m. followed by calling hours until 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his beloved church, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rose & Hughes Funeral Home, 200 Church Street, Amsterdam, NY. 518.843.2550 Please visit the online memorial at www.roseandhughesfh.com