West Henrietta/Rochester: December 19, 2015 at age 80 years, surrounded by family and friends. Pat was predeceased by her husband Gene G. Hoff in 2010. Survived by sons, Steve (Sarah) of Lima and Douglas (Linda) of TN; 4 granddaughters, Rachel, Rebecca, Hannah, and Stacey. Pat was an elementary school teacher at Rush-Henrietta Central School District for many years.

Pat was born in Diamond Point, NY a few miles north of Lake George, NY on March 17, 1935 – St. Patty’s day, which is why she was named Patricia. Pat was raised by her paternal grandparents. Pat attended a one room schoolhouse and graduated at age 16. While attending Oneonta College she met her husband-to-be on a blind date. Pat was a talented piano player and earned tips playing at the local bar. After receiving her teaching degree, Pat and Gene were married. They lived and worked in Glens Falls, NY and then Richmond, VA where their two sons, Steve and Doug were born. Then they moved to Rochester, NY and Pat taught in the city schools before they bought a house and settled in West Henrietta, NY. Pat taught sixth grade in the Rush-Henrietta Central School District before she retired. Pat and Gene enjoyed bowling, traveling and were active in Asbury First United Methodist Church. Pat will be remembered by many for her wit, excellent cooking skills and loving nature.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 11th, at 7PM at the United Methodist Church of Livonia, 21 Summers Street, Livonia, NY. Pat’s service will follow the spaghetti dinner which is at the church fellowship hall from 5-7PM, which Pat always loved to attend. Memorial contributions may be made in Pat’s memory to the Pastor’s Fund c/o United Methodist Church of Livonia, 21 Summers Street, Livonia, NY 14487. Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Livonia – Honeoye. To send a condolence please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com