Obituary of Patricia Rose Bormann

Warrensburg: Patricia Rose Gardella Bormann passed away peacefully after a brief illness on January 1, 2012. Patricia was born March 13, 1931 in White Plains, New York. She attended and graduated Valedictorian of St. John’s the Evangelist Academy In White Plains in 1948. Patricia is one of five children born to her parents, Eugene Gardella, and Anna Rubino. She is survived by her sisters, Elizabeth, Rita, Katheryn, and her brother, Andrew. Patricia married William H. Bormann III on June 4, 1949 at St. John’s the Evangelist Church and they had six children together. She is survived by her two sons, and three daughters, William H Bormann IV, Eugene V. Bormann, Donna M. Tasior, Patricia R. Sehlmeyer, and Christine C. Bormann. Her daughter, Anna Lynn Bormann passed away July 16, 1972. Patricia always treasured the memory of Anna and wore Anna’s necklace the day she passed. She referred to the necklace as her “heart”. She raised her children in Stony Creek, New York while working at the local library, and for the Community Action Agency. She was very giving and proud of her work helping others. Patricia Bormann is best remembered for her vivacious personality and her laughter. She would welcome anyone to her home and was known to take care of many people with her warmth, her food, and her generosity. She truly opened her heart to many people and touched many lives. Her passions were her children and her nine grandchildren, Jeremy, Michael, Jared, Kayla, Kiley, Grant, Titus, Jacquelyn, and Connor. She will always be their Nana B, and very special to their hearts. She also is survived by four great grandsons, John Thomas, Landon Thomas, Liam Joseph, Ryan Joseph, and two great granddaughters, Livia Ella and Paige. Patricia enjoyed music, watching local bands play, gardening, making homemade bread, preparing and serving large Italian meals, and helping people who were less fortunate. One of God’s angels here on earth is now an angel with Him in Heaven. Friends may call on Patricia’s family from 4-6 pm, Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, Inc. located at 3809 Main Street Warrensburg, NY 12885. A memorial service to celebrate her life will follow the visitation at 6 pm at the funeral home with Sister Linda Hogan, Parish Life Director of St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, officiating. Patricia was very fond of flowers, which are very welcome. Please visit www.alexanderfh.net for online guest book, condolences, and directions.