Patricia A. Clookey

Patricia Ann Vinciguerra Clookey, 71, of Syracuse, New York died Monday, April 23, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse.

Pat retired from Blue Cross & Blue Shield in 2003 following 34 years of service as a Supervisor. She was a member of Local 200 SEIU in Syracuse.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was the matriarch of her family, very strong and independent.

Surviving are her husband of 17 years, Lloyd "Butch" Clookey; sons, Clifford (Michelle) Walsh, John (Dawn) Kelly and Patrick (Tina) Kelly all of Syracuse, New York; six grandchildren, four great grandchildren; several nieces.

Calling hours will be from 4-7 PM on Thursday, April 26, 2012 with services to follow at 7 PM at New Comer Funeral Home, 705 North Main Street, North Syracuse, New York.