Patricia Cecilia Platta passed away peacefully Thursday, March 11. Her devoted husband of 45 years, Victor, was by her side.

Pat was preceded in death by a son, Scott Arthur; and her parents Cecilia and Arthur Van Ness.

Pat is survived by her lifetime sweetheart, Victor Platta; and her sons, Michael and Stephen and daughter-in-law Kristin Platta. She will be especially missed by her grandchildren, Alex and Audrey, who she proudly spoiled. Pat was a loving, caring wife and an exceptional mother to her three sons. Pat was born in Newark, N.J. March 27, 1942, and grew up in Belmar. Her younger brother, Arthur still resides in New Jersey.

Pat met Victor at NAD Earle, while both were employed on the U.S. Navy base and they were married April 10, 1964. Pat dutifully endured the life of a “navy wife” and was adept at creating a new home each time the family was transferred. She was a talented cook and took pride in her talent in decorating her home. Pat will be missed by her sisters and brothers-in-law, and her nieces and nephews. She took great pleasure in sending and receiving Christmas gifts with Steve Adams, one of her brothers-in-law.

Pat will be missed by her many close friends. All of whom received a bounty of birthday and holiday cards she constantly mailed out each year. Pat was blessed with the ability to make lifelong friends and will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to have known her; she was kind, loyal, and had a highly developed sense of humor. She was the first to laugh at herself, and the first person to help others in need. Pat was generous in life, and as an organ donor, was just as generous in passing. Pat considered herself extremely fortunate to share a special bond with the “Slender Ladies”. She enjoyed many special memories with her newfound sisters she met after moving to Mandeville.

A memorial service was held Monday at the E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave. in Covington. A committal service was held Tuesday at Barancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, Fla. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pat’s memory to the Albany Ronald McDonald House, 139 S. Lake Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12208. Sign the online guest book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.