Patrick Joseph Amodeo Sr

October 8, 1923 - February 18, 2012

Albany-Patrick Joseph Amodeo, Sr, 88, died Saturday, February 18, 2012 at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Vincent J. and Josephine Cira Amodeo. Pat was a US Army WW II veteran, who proudly served in the Pacific Theatre. Mr. Amodeo graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy and Siena College. He earned his Masters Degree from SUNY Albany. He retired after 35 years from TEK Hughes, Watervliet where he served as Controller. Mr. Amodeo was an Adjunct Professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Siena College, and Hudson Valley Community College and also was a Licensed Real Estate Broker. Following his retirement from TEK Hughes, he worked for approximately 15 years in the Real Property Tax Service Agency for Albany County. Mr. Amodeo was a proud member of the Albany City School Board for over 20 years. He served on the Advisory Board of the Abrookin Vocational Technical Center. He also served on the Board of Directors of Siena College Alumni Association and was a member and officer of the National Association of Cost Accountants. Pat was a recipient of the 3rd Age Achievement Award in 1999. He was a former member of the Italian American Community Center Board of Directors. Pat enjoyed spending summers with his family at Babcock Lake. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Cardiology Unit at St. Peter’s Hospital, along with Drs. Thomas Older and Frank Dimase. He was the beloved husband for 61 years of Eileen Hines; dear father of Laura Cataldo (Paul), Patrick Amodeo Jr (Madeline), John Amodeo (Tisha Graham), Vincent Gregory Amodeo, Amy O’Connell (Daniel), Paul Amodeo (Lisa), Elaine Dimase (Frank), David Amodeo (Margie), Matthew Amodeo (Shannon Older), Mark Amodeo (Mary) and Maria Bechard (Andrew); cherished grandfather of Anne Elizabeth, Brendan, Eileen, Theresa, Paul, Elise, Christine, Aja, Graham, Grace, Greta, Eryn, Andrew, Luke, Daniel, Meredith, Aidan, Justin, John, David, Zachary, Benjamin, Eleanor, Gordon, Catherine, Caroline, Elizabeth and Louisa. Funeral services Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Parish of Mater Christi, Albany where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. There will be no calling hours. Interment will follow the Mass at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. Those wishing to remember Mr. Amodeo in a special way may send a contribution to the Albany Fund for Education, PO Box 3110, Albany, NY 12203. To leave the family a special message on their guest book, obtain a prayer card or directions, or share a photo or E-card with them, please visit www.LGFuneralHome.com