Patricia Ann Caulfield

Menands, NY-Patricia Ann Sabatino Caulfield 87, of Albany, New York passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, New York in 1938, Pat is a graduate of Academy of the Holy Names and The College of St. Rose, which were the foundation of her professional life that was dedicated to education. She spent over 35 years shaping the minds of young children with patience, love, and creativity in Albany City Schools and St. Pius X School. Her greatest legacy, however, was her own "classroom" at home where she instilled the values of love and her Catholic faith. A devoted matriarch, she is survived by her eight children: Helen (Scott) Spiro, Melissa Caulfield Wolffe, Timothy (Cora) Caulfield, Patricia (John) Carl, Christine (Mark) Arnold, Megan (James) McMahon, Theresa (Marc) Mesick, and Kevin (Meredith) Caulfield. She was also the proud grandmother of 16 loving grandchildren: Nolan, Timothy, Sarah, Megan, Sean, Justin, Andrew, Brandon, Colin, Caitlyn, Ryan, Timmy, Lauren, Jack, Matthew and Quinn; each of whom inherited her love for learning and love for family. Pat is remembered as a woman with an enormous heart that was generous with her time and talents. Early in her life she volunteered as a Girls Scout Brownie Leader, coached CYO Cheerleading as well as girls’ softball. Later in life she was an active member of the Ladies of Charity. Pat enjoyed spending time with people and created lifelong relationships. She surrounded herself with a large extended family along with neighborhood friends, high school and college friends, and teacher colleagues. Her monthly mahjong group and summer trips to the ocean with college friends were joyful memories. Pat also enjoyed playing card games, board games, singing and creating songs for her kindergarten students, and along with her husband Tim, was the best jitterbug dancer on any dance floor. The Caulfield kitchen was the heart of her home, where there was always room for one more at the table and where you could always count on some good conversation and laughter. She created magical holiday celebrations. Pat was predeceased by her parents, Helen E. Nolan and Martin T. Sabatino, her stepfather Harvey E. Gisondi, and her husband of 41 years Timothy Paul Caulfield. Thank you to loving family and friends, who have supported Pat through her final years, most especially to Keiasha Cain, who for the past three years has cared for Pat daily. As a champion of education in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Academy of the Holy Names in Albany, NY or Christian Brothers Academy in Colonie, NY. Per our mothers wishes services will be private. Condolences may be left at www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Patricia Ann Caulfield

October 16, 1938 - February 15, 2026