Birth date: Mar 11, 1944 Death date: Aug 21, 2015
Patricia A. (Pavia) Taranto, 71, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on the morning of Friday, August 21, 2015. She was a graduate of St. Anthony of Padua High School and (CCBI) Central City Bu Read Obituary
Just one more thing I want to add. My son owns a small neighborhood tavern in Ogdensburg. I usually go down on Fri. for a little socialization. Pat would call on Fridays and ask if "we" were going out tonight. She was very interested in the regulars and got to "know" them and would talk to a few of them when I was there. When Mike's bartender of 10 yrs. was working her way through nursing school Pat would call wanting to talk to her and offering encouragement. When Mary graduated Pat called to offer her congrats. On Sat. mornings Pat would call to ask if "we" had fun and who was there. Some of the regulars have asked about her in the last yr. or so.
Knowing that Pat had passed one of the regulars asked if I were going down tonight since I can't make the funeral. He thought it would be nice if we all raised a glass to her tonight as she seemed like part of the "Sully's" family. So I want you all to know that love will be coming from from Sully's in Ogdensburg. I know she would like that.
Pat was my best buddy at St Anthony's ..we were always getting into some trouble when the nuns would catch us passing notes in class ...i was so happy when she made the cheerleading team ...we laughed a lot ..I reconnected with her a few years ago and her bright spirit remained though I knew she was suffering a lot
My prayers to her sons ,brothers and grandchildren whom she mentioned a lot
May you rest in peace
Connie Kerrigan
San Diego,Ca
Prayers to the family, a terrible loss for everyone- one very fine lady.
Kay Fenner
Our first cigarette was on Pat's front porch swing. Second attempt was at a picnic behind a tree in some bushes. We walked to and from school every single day for seven years. Consoling each other thru those difficult teenage years, lots of complaining about the nuns, but mostly we laughed-wholeheartedly tear inducing bellows. Every day!
I admired Pat; she was smart and most impressively could actually tell the difference between Sonny and Cher's voices. She taught me how to jitterbug cool like, and we'd dance together at the Open Houses after the games and at her home while her parents were working. We double dated and cheered together. We worked at Bristol Lab and until she couldn't use the computer easily, we e-mailed. Project Runway, politics, our pets and death were some topics we discussed.
My head is flooded with wonderful memories of Pat and my heart is heavy, but the mention of her name will always bring a smile to my lips. Peace my friend.
Kathy Tighe Leahey
Bart, Marc, Jason & Matt, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May peace be with you. Corrie (Carr) Lawler
