Obituary of Jean M. Patalino

Jean Patalino, 87 passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday January 15, 2017 at her home. She was born April 23, 1929 in Troy, New York, daughter of the late Giulio and Domenica Tozzi. Jean lived in Latham all of her life. She was a hard worker who was employed at the brush factory in Troy and Central market. Most of her life she spent as a homemaker who loved to cook. A devoted wife and wonderful mother & grandmother. All that knew her, adored her and were often welcomed in her home with a delicious meatball or a plate of her famous jeanettes. She loved watching Yankees games and the Price is Right. Survivors include her five children Angelo Patalino (Christina), Roslyn Sullivan, Nancy Rao, Joseph Patalino (Vicki), and David Patalino (Sue), eight grandchildren Lori Patalino, David Patalino, Lisa Chew (Bryon), Michelle Hughes (Greg), Christina Forrest (Michael), Danielle Rao, Andrea Durkin (Dennis) and Miles Patalino (Heather), one sister, Theresa Soldani (The late Vincent), three Brothers, Rocco Tozzi (The late Marie), Tony Tozzi (The late Mary Ann) and Joseph Tozzi, also many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Jean is predeceased by her husband, Constantino "Gus" Patalino, her daughter baby Nancy Patalino three sisters, Rita Caruso, Yolanda Caruso and Ann Marie Farina and two Brothers, Daniel Tozzi and Nicola Tozzi. Calling hours will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday January 19, 2017 at the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm Thursday at funeral home. For directions, information, to light a memory candle or order flowers for the family, please visit: dufresnecavanaugh.com.