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Holley: Patricia A. DeFilipps, age 90, passed away January 4, 2024, at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center. She was born October 31, 1933, in Olean, NY., a daughter of the late David and Nora (Hammer) Wilson. Pat was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Holley, a former member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and the Jewell Buckman Post #529 Ladies Auxiliary. She had worked at various jobs throughout her life including Hickory Ridge retiring due to ill health. Pat enjoyed crafting, crocheting, baking, and loved spending time with her family.
Pat was predeceased by her husband Michael in 2013 and son Michael in 2022.
Pat is survived by her daughters Debra DeFilipps of Holley and Janet (Steven) Smith of Brockport, son Patrick (Kris Moore) DeFilipps of Clarendon; grandchildren Tricia DeFilipps, Natalie (Randall) Kelder, Geoffrey (Janice) Smith, Corina (Jeffrey Stonewell) DeFilipps, Nicholas DeFilipps; great-grandchildren Leila and Jeffrey Stonewell, Addison and Michael Kelder, Nathaniel Smith, JJ, Samantha, Madeline, Annabelle Sharp; daughter-in-law Marla Sugar; sister-in-law Mary Ellen DeFilipps; sisters Carol Glasspoole and Doloras Ripple; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pat’s family is so grateful to the staff at Hildebrandt Hospice for the loving care given to Pat.
Pat’s family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes 16650 State Route 31 Holley on Sunday January 14, from 1:00-4:00pm. Pat’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday January 15, at 10:00am at St. Mary’s Church. Interment will be in the spring at Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rochester Regional Health Foundation/Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center 330 Monroe Avenue, suite 400, Rochester, NY 14067.
To share a special memory of Pat, please visit: mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com
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16650 State Route 31, Holley, NY 14470
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