Patti L. Tarantino, 54, a lifelong area resident, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 26, 2014, at the Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital of Westchester Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, with her family at her side. Born November 22, 1959 in Poughkeepsie, she was the daughter of the late George W. Ostrom Sr. and Marie Zwecker Ostrom Cornell. She attended Hyde Park Schools. Patti enjoyed auto racing and loved animals. She delighted in going to yard sales and was an avid collector. A home health aide for many years, she cared for many people and was always willing to help. On September 18, 2004 in St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, Hyde Park, she married Dominick Tarantino. Mr. Tarantino survives at home. Along with her husband, survivors include her daughter, Jessica C. Kazolias and husband, Satiro, of Pleasant Valley; son, Dominick Tarantino Jr. and wife, Devon, of Brewster; daughter, Jennie M. Tarantino of Pleasant Valley; daughter, Stefanie Vaughan and companion, Mark, of Hyde Park; and son, Steven Vaughan of Hyde Park. Patti was a loving grandmother to five grandchildren, Satiro and Anakin Kazolias, Dimitri Tarantino, and Mathias and Josiah Elmendorf; and four "canine grandchildren". She is also survived by four sisters, Judie, Sandy, Debbie, and Eileen; four brothers; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and many loving relatives in the Tarantino family. In addition to her parents, Patti was predeceased by her step-father, Vern Cornell; in-laws, Ralph and Jennie Tarantino; brother-in-law, David Tarantino; mother-in-law, Clare Kent; and best friend, Helen Williams. She was loved by many friends and will be greatly missed. There are no calling hours. In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be 10am Saturday, May 31st at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 1348 NY Route 9G, Hyde Park. Pastor Wayne Olson will officiate. Patti's family respectfully requests memorial donations to the American Heart Association, 301 Manchester Rd. Suite 105, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. (www.heart.org), or, the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Ave., Hyde Park, NY 12538. (www.dcspca.org) Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.