
April 27, 2013 at age 98, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Punxsutawney, PA and raised her family in Kattellville, NY (north of Binghamton, NY). Predeceased by her husband Arthur Sr., grandson Kevin Patch and granddaughter Jamie Morehouse. Survived by her children: Alyce (Anthony) Ferrarese, Arthur Jr. (Carol-Lee) Patch, Edward Patch, Jacquie (James) Philips, and Neil (Sandra) Patch. Grandchildren: Allison (Brian) Macaluso, Karen (Matthew) Douglas, Jared Patch, Wendy (Bill) Finley, Lindsey (Nate) Newborn, Samantha Patch, Stacey Patch and Rusty Morehouse. Great-grandchildren: Jeffrey Macaluso, Brynn Newborn and Brycen Newborn.
Helen worked as a housekeeper at Elizabeth Church Manor in Binghamton NY, and ran a business renting camping trailers in order to support her young family after her husband’s early death. In her retirement she moved to Rochester NY, near her daughter Alyce. She enjoyed serving as a Foster Grandparent for over 22 years at School #9 in the Rochester City School District. Hobbies included hand sewing quilts for family and friends, sewing and tailoring clothing, singing in choir groups, painting with oils and freezing and canning food. Her biggest pleasure was gardening. While raising her family, her garden was a necessity to feed everyone. In retirement, Helen enjoyed her flower and vegetable box garden on the porch of her high rise apartment and in a plot of land behind her room, when in the assisted living facility. Helen always enjoyed the times her family gathered together so she could give her love and support to all, and so we gathered together again in her last few days of life, as she died peacefully.
Her family would like to thank the entire staff at the Highlands at Brighton Nursing Home for their 3 years of compassionate care. No prior calling hours. A memorial service will be done privately at the convenience of the family.
Donations in Helen’s Memory may be made to the Highlands at Brighton, 5901 Lac De Ville Blvd., Rochester NY, 14618.
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