Patricia M. Ritrovato passed away on December 29, 2025 at Fox Nursing Home in
Oneonta, NY.
She was born 97 years ago on October 6, 1928 in Mount Vernon, to Mary (McHugh) and William J. Van Wie. She graduated from Tuckahoe High School and Stevens College in Missouri.
She married Paul J. Ritrovato on August 22,1952 in Wadena, Minnesota before moving to
Schoharie County and raising six children.
Pat loved to travel, garden, be involved in church and community activities. She was an
excellent artist, seamstress, photographer, caner and reupholsterer and did genealogical
research for fun, trying to connect people with their roots. She was a member of the Rosary
Society of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, Bethlehem Historical Society and American Legion Auxiliary
She is survived by her husband: Paul, her children: Jane, Paula, Thomas and David; her
Grandchildren: Mark, Michael, Patricia, Sean, Aaron and Lanea; and great-grandchildren:
Michael, Alexander, Ashtynn, Elizabeth and Natalie. Pat was predeceased by her parents, her brother: William and two sons: Joseph and John.
lnurnment will take place in the spring, in Middleburgh cemetery.
Pat’s family requests memorial donations in her honor be sent to Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, PO Box 311, Middleburgh, NY 12122
Please visit www.coltrainfuneralhome.com to share online condolences with Pat’s family.

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