Patricia "Pat" Loudis

Patricia “Pat” Loudis, 87, of Albany, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on December 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 15, 1937, in Albany, NY, she spent her childhood in Fort Plain, NY, graduating from Fort Plain High School, before returning to Albany to pursue a career in nursing. Patricia graduated from the Albany Medical Center School of Nursing in 1959 and dedicated her life to caring for others. On December 31, 1962, Patricia married the love of her life, Michael J. Loudis. Together, they shared 61 wonderful years of marriage, raising their family and creating countless cherished memories. Patricia worked at Albany Medical Center, where she met her husband, and later at St. Margaret’s Hospital for Babies, and The Center for the Disabled. Her career was marked by her compassion and unwavering dedication to helping those in need. Patricia’s greatest joy was her family. She was a devoted wife and mother whose life revolved around her loved ones. Patricia and Michael traveled to over 30 countries together, sharing a passion for exploration and adventure. She was an active member of the Albany Curling Club and found happiness in cooking, entertaining, quilting, reading, and spending time with family and friends. Patricia was a resident of Avila Retirement Community, where she and Michael have enjoyed the company and community of many friends and staff members. She is predeceased by her parents, James and Louise (Brand) Kilmartin, her brother James Kilmartin Jr. (Pauline), her brother-in-law John Loudis (Gaye Stewart), and nephew Brent Kilmartin. Patricia leaves behind her beloved husband, Michael J. Loudis, her children, David Loudis, Maureen Loudis DeRosa (Giorgio), Amy Loudis (John Cordo), and stepdaughter Michelle Compton Bell. She is also survived by her brother-in-law J. Brady Loudis (Antoinette Hueber), sister-in-law Alicia Sommers (Bill), nephews Broc Kilmartin (Christine Paquin) and Joseph Kilmartin (Barbara), and numerous extended family members who will miss her dearly. She also leaves behind the loving affection of her daughters' dogs Jackson, Charlie and Poppy. The family would also like to express its deepest thanks to Patricia's caregivers, Tracy Shattell and Sabrina Khemrajh, for their tireless care and devotion to Patricia during her illness and final days. Patricia’s kindness, warmth, and love will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who were fortunate to know her. A celebration of Patricia’s life will be held in Albany at the Avila Retirement Community in the spring of 2025. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Lymphoma & Leukemia Society or to your favorite charity in her memory. Remembrances may be left on the McVeigh Funeral Home website. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Patricia "Pat" Loudis

December 15, 1937 - December 18, 2024