DELMAR - Patricia A. Cummings, age 68, of Delmar, NY passed away at home on February 24, 2015, after an extended illness which she faced with dignity, grace and her ever present sense of humor. Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Beatrice and Carl Taylor. Survivors include her loving daughter, Lisa Heath, grandchildren Nicholas and Noelle Heath and loving sister Susan (Ronald) Wilson. She is also survived by cousins Art and Coert Almstead.
Pat graduated from Bethlehem Central High School in 1964 and went on to attend Albany Medical School of X-Ray Technology. She worked at Albany Medical Center as an X-Ray Technologist for 37 years. Following her retirement she continued to work part-time at both First Stop Medical Care in Guilderland and The Center for Rheumatology in Albany.
Pat was blessed in life with many caring friends. A special thanks to Bill Heath, Carolyn Hart, and Janet and Pat Arico for their support and love during this difficult time.
The family would also like to acknowledge the unwavering kindness and generosity extended to Pat by the doctors and staff at the Center for Rheumatology. Special thanks to Dr. Rufus Collea, Andrea and the staff at NYOH for their devoted care.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Pat's memory may be made to the Community Hospice of Albany County or to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society.
Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar, on, Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 2:30 – 5:30pm to celebrate Pat's life.