Obituary of Patricia A. Hudak

Patricia A. Hudak Patricia (Patty) A. Hudak (Baptiste), 63, went to the Lord on Saturday, December 24, 2011 with her loving family at her side after a brief battle with cancer. Patty was born in Rome, N.Y. on August 6, 1948, the daughter of William Sr. and Rose Corigliano Baptiste. She graduated from Rome Free Academy in 1966. On September 6, 1969, she wed the late Andrew Hudak Sr. Patty owned and operated Tom and Jerry's Liquors with her husband from 1980-2008. Patty was a devoted public servant and served as an Oneida County Legislature (29D), where she was a member of several committees. She was appointed county minority leader and was also the past chair of the Rome Democratic Committee. In her spare time, Patty enjoyed cooking, reading and spending time with her family. Patty is survived by her daughter, JuneAnn and son-in-law Richard Rogers, Fort Plain, NY; her son Andrew Jr. and his wife US Army Capt. Rachael Hudak of Columbia, S.C.; her mother Rose Baptiste, Rome; her grandchildren Cameron, Olivia, Brieanna and Sarah; her brother, William Baptiste Jr. and his wife, Carrie, Manlius, N.Y.; Also surviving are her brother-in-law, Thomas Hudak, and his wife, Linda, of Cleveland, Ohio; her sister-in-law, Marian Knill and her husband, James of Strongsville, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews and many special friends, including, Kathy Perez and Joe Vescio, Frank and Joanne George, and Betty Havens. Patty was predeceased by her husband, Andrew J. Hudak Sr., and her father, William Baptiste Sr. The family would like to thank the staff of 2 North of Rome Hospital, as well as Drs. Potluri, Goel, and Harrison for their care and kindness shown to Patty during her illness. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:15 a.m. from the Nicholas J. Bush Funeral Home, Inc., 218 W. Court St., and at St. John the Baptist Church at 12:00 p.m. with the Rev. Paul F. Angelicchio officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to one of the following: Hospice & Palliative Care Inc., 4277 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, NY 13413; Jervis Public Library, 613 N. Washington St. Rome, N.Y. 13440; or Insight House, 500 Whitesboro Street, Utica, NY 13502.