Patricia Ann LaRusch went to be with The Lord, Saturday, September 14th following a 7 year battle with cancer. Beloved mother of Rodney (Yesenia) Massarella, Georgette (Thomas) Massarella Lawton and Charlene B. Gibson. Loving Grammie of Hailey, Anthony, Matteo, Marcos and Marcel. Loving sister of Diane (Richard) Giglia. Fond Aunt to many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by: CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 873 Abbott Rd., South Buffalo, NY, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.castigliafuneralhome.com.

Pat loved life and lived it to the fullest. She loved to draw. Started her college degree program at the tender age of 44, and graduated from Bryant & Stratton with a degree in interior design. Pat also worked in health care for 25 years until the age of 74.

Pat's youngest daughter, Charlene, was her primary caregiver during her long illness. Rodney and Georgette were frequent visitors from Texas and New York City. Pat was a woman for all seasons; an avid gardener, made custom wedding dresses, a sought after interior designer, most of all devoted to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. One of her favorite activities was Bible reading with her darling daughter Georgette, son Rodney and his wife Yesenia.

Please make a generous donation in Pat's honor to the American Cancer Society, St. Jude's Children's Hospital and the ASPCA.