Patricia J. Lanahan

Guilderland- Patricia Joyce Lanahan, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 30, 2021 with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late James and Rose Anne Cavitalo. Patricia was the devoted wife to the late Robert Lanahan.

After graduating from high school, Patricia worked for New York State until her retirement.

Patricia was a proud member of St. Madeline's Sophie Church.

Patricia enjoyed spending time with her entire family and loved cooking for them. She was an avid reader of mystery and love stories. Patricia enjoyed puzzles, gardening, and knitting. She loved to vacation in New Hampshire, spending her time on the beach.

Patricia is survived by her daughter, Christina Rose (Tony Watson) Lanahan; son, Robert Lanahan; grandchildren, Nicholas R. Lanahan, Laci R. (Tom Leone) Lanahan, Kylee (Dez Dover) Watson, Brittany Friedman, Jimmy Nadeau, Alisa Nadeau, and Amanda Lanahan; great-grandchildren, Thomas Leone, Jackson Leone, Peyton Rivers, Marlee Batcher, Mathew Batcher, and Mariah Nadeau; and many friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, Patricia is predeceased by her daughter, Jamie Lanahan; sister, Mary Pagluico; and brother, James Cavitalo.

Services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Patricia's name to St. Jude's, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105