Patricia E. Shimkus Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Patricia E. Shimkus (Schenectady, New York), born in Plattsburgh, New York, who passed away on November 26, 2023, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Homer Plantier and Marguerite Plantier (Ellett); her husband Joseph J. Shimkus; and her daughter-in-law Evelyn Shimkus. She is survived by: her sister Adrienne Rexford; her children, Mark (Cindy) of Colonie, Paul (Debra) of Rotterdam, Todd (Deborah) of Rotterdam, Eric (Alisa) of Murfreesboro, TN, Cory (Tammy) of Colonie and Karen of Scotia; her grandchildren, Sarah, Laura, David, Rita, Todd II, Kevin, Brian, Jeremiah, Bethany, Leah, Andrew, Heather and Joshua; her great grandchildren, Giovanna, Luke, Jianna, Malachai, Melissa, Skyler, Shaun, Kiera, Joseph, Samantha, Anessa, Makenzie and Caiden; her great great grandchild Elwood; and her caregivers, Melissa Racine and Lori Clark.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Patricia's memory to First Presbyterian Church, PO Box 6, Schenectady, NY 12301 or the City Mission, 425 Hamilton Street, Schenectady, NY 12305.
