Obituary of Patricia Sharer

Patricia Anne Sharer, 49 of Cold Spring NY passed away peacefully on June 25, 2013 at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Hospital Surrounded by her loving family and lifelong friend Annie DeNero. For five years she fought a courageous battle against breast cancer. Born in Albany, NY on March 12, 1964 she is the daughter of Elizabeth (O'Rourke) Sharer McGuire(late Mickey) of Glenville NY. Patty was predeceased by her father Frederick Sharer of Colonie NY in March of this year. Patty grew up in Delmar and moved to Schenectady in 1978. She was an 1982 graduate of Linton High School. She graduated from Junior College of Albany with a degree in fine arts then continued her education at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn where she received a bachelor's degree. Following college she married John DiFucci. In 1999 she gave birth to her pride and joy Luke. For a number of years she resided in Jersey City working as an interior designer. Most importantly raising her son Luke and being a mother was her greatest passion. She moved to Cold Spring in June of 2012. Patty enjoyed spending time at the ocean with Luke. Their favorite past time was collecting sea shells, and watching the sun rise and set. She enjoyed spending time with her Family and friends. Her hobbies included gardening and painting. Patty was predeceased also by her grandparents Patrick and Kathleen O'Rourke and Betty and William Sharer. Survivors include her son Luke DiFucci of Cold Spring NY, her husband Paul Osterling of Jersey City NJ, her brother Michael J. Sharer and his wife Brenda of Glenville NY; step sisters Kathleen (William) Mussig of Seekonk, MA, Theresa McGuire of Scotia, NY , Patricia (Robert) Martin of Coventry RI. Patty was lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. Very dear to her heart were Jonathan, Emma and Sean Sharer and her Aunt Cathie O'Rourke. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday July 1, 2013 at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 816 Union St. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at the Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Rd, Glenville, Sunday from 4p.m. to 7p.m. Interment will be located at Sweetman Cemetery in Charlton NY. Contributions may be made in Patty's name to GILDA'S CLUB at 195 West Houston St, NY NY, 10014 or Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation PO Box 204 Norwood NJ 07648 The family would like to express their gratitude to the numerous doctors and medical staff that continued to fight with Patty through this long battle. Also special thanks to her cherished friends at Gilda's Club.