On August 4th, 2024, Patricia A. (Burns) Fish, 75, of Waterloo, New York fought a brave fight and passed away at home leaving her loving family and many friends to mourn her sudden loss.
On October 21st of 1948, Patricia (Pat) made her grand entrance to the world. She graduated from Waterloo Central School and began her long nursing career. After studying and graduating from the Willard School of Nursing, she continued onto her 25 years of service at Willard Psychiatric Center. In 1991, she moved herself and the family to Okeechobee and Fort Pierce, Florida to pursue other nursing opportunities. In 2002, she relocated to Redfield and Aberdeen, South Dakota. Having worked at a number of facilities, she had created numerous lasting friendships all over the country. She happily retired in 2004 to spend more quality time with her children and grandchildren. In 2017, she decided that she wanted to move back home to upstate New York. She ultimately settled where it all began: Waterloo, New York. Throughout her years, Pat gave everyone her absolute best. She was full of life, laughter, and inspiration to so many. She treated everyone as she would want to be treated: with love, respect, support and admiration. Her true focus was her family and friends. She loved spending time with her family and friends, whether it be going on
adventure rides, playing cards, just chatting, adult coloring or sharing her moments on her Sunday morning blogs to name a few. Pat, the attentive mother, the doting grandmother, the bestest friend, the loving “sister”, will always be loved and cherished to the end of time. Pat is survived by her sons, Robert F. Miller and Michael P. Miller, her grandchildren, Alexis, Everett (Ev), Samantha (Sam) and Kathryn(Katy). She is predeceased by her parents Francis E. Burns and Alice M. (Scannell) Burns, and her daughter, Alicia M. (Fish) Bockoras.
TUNA! I WILL NEVER EVER forget all our fun lunches at Willard or anywhere else. You def was someone special to so many. ROB,Everett you were both so good to her. She sure loved you guys. We are all definitly going to miss her blogs Take care and I am always a phone call away. RIP TUNA!!
Oh Tuna!!
We had so many laughs together in Birches especially during our morning team meetings!! I will forever hold you close to my heart! Rob and Everett, know that she was loved by many, many people. Hugs to all of you! Fly high Tuna❤️
Ana Villa
Pat, I will miss your blogs and your positive attitude, despite so many struggles. I’m sure you will be welcomed “home” by many, including your daughter and also Fred,. My sincerest condolences to your family.
Aunt Pat where do I even begin I wish I would have gotten the chance to know you,I didn’t even know you had moved back to Ny,I lived in Seneca Falls from 2016 until May of this year when I moved to Nc..My sincere condolences go out to my cousins Robert and Michael and everyone who had the opportunity to get to know you…
I loved Pat,She never had a bad word about anyone, Rob and Ev,You can tell that about all the wonderful messages you have gotten, As she would say PEACE OUT,Until we meet again Sweet Pat. 😋.
Dearest Pat, I was so privileged and honored to work with you at New Horizons and to become a fast friend. I will miss your Sunday blogs. You truly enjoyed life living back in NY. Rob and Ev please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your mom and grandma. It’s never easy losing someone we love but know that you took such wonderful care of Pat and she loved you dearly. She will be in my prayers. 🙏🙏
Pat such a great soul and sister in law. .Michael and Robert I am Truly sorry for your loss. Your mom committed her life to helping others. .ay she rest in peace. I was married to your uncle Jack.
Rob and Ev, it is with heavy heart that we bid farewell to Pat. She was a very spunky lady, we will all miss her infectious laugh. Her Blog was one to look forward to each week and uplifted many spirits near and far. We know that you and your family will miss her, just as we will. Thanks for all your patience and love. R.I.P.
My ride and die ! And we did ride ! You got your beloved butterfly aka angel wings! I will never be able to sing our multitude of songs again without thinking of you.! You driving 110 mph and we are singing our lungs out .pedal to the metal and turn up the volume and fly ! Love you my friend.
I am missing my friend. We worked together at New Horizons and Pat was a good and kind nurse, someone I trusted. We worked with the mental ill and held each other up in helping this population. Once she moved away, I followed her on fb and enjoyed her humor and joy in life. Pat, I will miss you, kind soul….
I am missing my friend. We worked together at New Horizons and Pat was a good and kind nurse, someone I trusted. We worked with the mentally ill and held each other up in helping this population. Once she moved away, I followed her on fb and enjoyed her humor and joy in life. Pat, I will miss you, kind soul….