Patricia Long-Grega died peacefully at home in LaGrange on October, 27 2017 at the age of 77 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Grega; children, Karen Long (Melissa) of Germantown, NY and Brian Long ( Margaret ) of Millbrook,NY, her sister Joann (Rocco) Innello of Clinton Corners, her niece Tracy (John) Bukowski of Cortland Manor, NY, and 4 Grandchildren; Heather Long, Shaela Long, Emry Long, and Caelen Long. Patricia loved spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her mother, Catherine Russo and her father, Thomas Russo of Poughkeepsie, NY. Her children remember her as a loving, gentle, and nurturing mother who encouraged them to pursue their goals and follow their dreams. She was a wonderful mother, remarkable grandmother, and an amazing example of God's children.
Patricia was born on December 1st, 1939 in Poughkeepsie, NY, where she was an accomplished account clerk/ typist at the Department of Public Works for 35 years. She was a caring, dedicated individual who loved volunteering at the Vanderbilt garden club for many years and who was passionate about her church. She was an active...[more]
d dedicated member of the Holy Trinity Church in Poughkeepsie, NY and often volunteered to help with voter registration during many elections in the area.
A wake is scheduled for Wednesday November 1st from 6-9pm at the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 218 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Wheelchair entrance and street level parking is located in the rear of the funeral home off Vassar Street. A Funeral Home Service will take place on Thursday, November 2nd at 10am followed by burial in St. Peters Cemetery on Salt Point Turnpike in Poughkeepsie, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family asks a donation be made in Patricia's name to the American Cancer Society at donate.cancer.org/ or by calling 1-800-227-2345.
For directions, online condolences or to send the family a sympathy card, please visit our website at www.torsonememorial.com