Patricia "Pat" Itzo

ROTTERDAM- On January 5, 2025 Patricia “Pat” Whinnery Itzo passed from this life peacefully in her home after a long illness.

Daughter of John and Anne (Tulloch) Whinnery, Pat was a graduate of Burnt Hills Ballston Lake High School, 1967 and the Ellis Hospital School of Nursing. She was a CNA and LPN and later a hospice nurse. She met the love of her life, Thomas Itzo, while he was serving in then US Navy. They were married in 1971 and began their adventures together, dedicated to one another. She loved to reminisce all their happy memories.

She was compassionate, loyal and appreciated anyone’s sense of humor. She loved gardening, knitting, puzzles and caring for their many pets over the years. Pat cherished her family and time spent with them. She was a huge Beatles fan and attended several concerts.

She was predeceased by her parents, her beloved husband, Tom and her brother John Whinnery. Survivors include her two sisters Linda Perrino and Janice Kellogg, her daughters Linda Itzo Mesick and Emily Itzo Bolton and her grandchildren Alison and Abigail Mesick, Caden and McKenna Wright and Justin Bolton.

The family appreciates the excellent care shown to Pat by hospice staff and private caregivers.

A graveside service will be held Friday January 10, 2025 at 12:30 pm in Schenectady Memorial Park. Relatives and friends are invited and may also visit with Pat’s family prior to her service on Friday from 10 am to 12 noon at the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home 5216 Western Turnpike, Guilderland.

Donations in Pat’s memory can be made to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, 304 Howes Cave Rd. Howes cave, NY 12092.