Lifelong area resident Patricia B. Kosinetz, 84, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024, at the Hudson Valley Hospice House in Hyde Park with her daughter by her side.

Born May 16, 1940, in Poughkeepsie, she was the daughter of the late William and Emily Fox.

Pat enjoyed quilting and was a founding member of The First Dutchess Quilters. She was most proud of the quilts she made completely by hand. She also loved animals, tending to her gardens, birdwatching especially bluebirds, cardinals and hummingbirds.

Pat had been a stay at home mother and had worked for various local companies, including IBM, assembling electronic parts for computers.

She was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Pleasant Valley.

On November 2, 1968, in Stanfordville, she married William Kosinetz. Her husband predeceased her on July 25, 2004.

Survivors include her daughters, Patsy Kosinetz and Debra LeRoy, both of Hyde Park; sister, Clovia Patee and husband Steve, of Waxhaw, NC; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Also were her dear friends, Alison HIld and her brother John of Pleasant Valley, Charlene Harris of Clinton Corners, and Suzanne Baca of Highland.

In addition to her husband and parents, siblings and relatives, she was predeceased by her daughter, Hope Lesperance Newhard McLucas; two brothers, William and Henry Fox; and sister, Julie Sokol LaRegina of Texas.

In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A graveside service and burial of ashes will be at the family's convenience.

The Kosinetz family respectfully request memorial donations to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016 (www.kidney.org), or, the charity of your choice in lieu of flowers.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Hyde Park.

To send an online condolence, please visit Pat's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.