Patricia A. Bauer

March 17, 1940 - March 1, 2018

Colonie-Patricia Bauer, 77, of Colonie passed away peacefully Thursday, March 1, 2018 at home after a brief illness. Born in Albany on March 17, 1940 she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Caroline Zimmerman, sister of Lois Hildenbrandt White and Dianne Guarneri (Bill); predeceased by her sister Doris Nicholas. Patricia is survived by her loving husband Kenneth with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. She is also survived by her children, Donald Bauer (Laurie) of Altamont, Kenneth Bauer Jr (Eileen) of Colonie, Keith Bauer (Claudia) of Colonie, and Donna Mastrangelo (Eric) of Guilderland; and her cherished grandchildren William, Andrew, Donnie, Valerie, Stephanie, Kyle and Delana, and her great grandchildren Greggory, Cecelia, Charlie, Savannah, James and numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Patricia’s family Tuesday, March 6, 2018 4:00 to 7:00 pm in McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany. Funeral services Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 9:30 am in McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany thence to Christ Our Light Catholic Church, Loudonville, NY at 10:00 am where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, immediately following the Mass. Those wishing to remember Patricia in a special way may send a contribution the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To leave a special message for the family, light a candle, obtain directions or view other helpful services please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com