Patricia Ann LaMay

Patricia Ann LaMay obituary, Syracuse, NY

Patricia Ann LaMay

Patricia LaMay Obituary

Visit the New Comer Cremations & Funerals - Syracuse website to view the full obituary.

 Patricia Ann LaMay, 79, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on October 22nd, 2025. She was born May 19th, 1946, in Syracuse, New York, to the late Burton and Mary Elizabeth Schmidt.

Patricia was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy came from her family. A woman of many talents, Patricia was an avid sewer and enjoyed working with ceramics, painting, and making beautiful birthday cakes for all of her grandchildren. Patricia took great pride in her work as a nurse’s aide, caring for many people within the Syracuse community in their homes prior to her retirement.

She is predeceased in death by her daughter, Trudie LaMay, and granddaughter, Rebecca LaMay.

She is survived by her loving children: Eugene LaMay, Roberta Catalano, and Heather Schirtz; her cherished grandchildren: Cory, Taylor, Ericka, Alyssa, Riley, Michael, and Skyler, along with her treasured great-grandchildren, Aubriella and Amelia.

Patricia is also survived by her brother, Robert Schmidt; her dear aunt Barbara Smith, uncle Claude Graham, three nieces, several great nieces/nephews, and cousins.

A private service will be held to honor her life and legacy. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Patricia’s memory. To the Rescue Mission. Click here to donate. 

To share a memory of Patricia or leave a special message for her family, visit the guest book below.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

New Comer Cremations & Funerals - Syracuse

705 North Main Street, Syracuse, NY 13212

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