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- On Saturday, March 11, Patricia "Patty" Mack, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away at the age of eighty-eight. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Sebastian 'Yano' and Sarah (Farina) Tedesco.
Patty was a 1952 graduate of Niagara Falls High School and worked as a bookkeeper, insurance broker, in accounting and preparing taxes. She served on the Board of Elections.
Patty traveled the world, climbing the Sydney Harbor Bridge on her 70th birthday and bowling her way across the country for years attending tournaments with dear friends. She enjoyed her daily crosswords, playing euchre, and activities with the Sanbornite Seniors and Christoforo Columbo Society.
Patty was best known for her love of family, her fierce loyalty and determination, and generous spirit. She was a devout Catholic, lifelong member of the church, and has joined her loved ones in Heaven. Patty is survived by her children Ronald (Lynn) Mack, Gail (David) Kephart, and Michael (Lisa) Mack; her grandchildren Michael Mack, Jennifer (Michael) Stevens, Mathew Mack, Jeremy (Renee) Kephart, Jessica (David) Mulrenin, Lauren Mack and Ethan Mack; great-grandchildren Francesca Stevens, Jonathan Mulrenin, and Hunter Kephart; her brother Gary S. (Rosa) Tedesco, and her sister-in-law Marge Tedesco, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her brother Frank 'Chick' Tedesco and her former husband, James Mack.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Wednesday, March 15th, at 10:00 am, at the Prince of Peace Worship Site, 1005 N Military Road, Niagara Falls. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those who are able instead make a donation to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240 or give.roswellpark.org.
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