Patricia Ann Parsons Acello, 81, of St. James NY, passed away February 21, 2019 at her home in the loving care of her daughter, Christine and her home care companion, Veronica. Pat was born to the late Leland and Beatrice Parsons, June 27, 1937 in Sharon Springs, New York. Pat graduated from Sharon Springs Central School and received a bachelor’s degree in Teaching from the State University of New York at Oneonta.
Pat married the late Salvatore J. Acello, also of Sharon Springs NY, in 1959. They started their life together in Ballston Spa, NY, moved to North Adams, Massachusetts, followed by Wichita Falls, Texas, and eventually settled in St. James NY. In her younger years, Pat taught high school home economics. After settling in St. James, she was very active in the St. James Lutheran Church, including teaching at the St. James Lutheran Preschool and was a lifetime member in the Quilting group.
Pat and Sal lived in St. James for over 40 years, raising their three children, and enjoyed the balance of their life together in the community they loved. She will be remembered for her devotion to family life and community, and her strong faith. Pat is survived by her brother, Jeremy Parsons, of Sharon Springs NY, and her three loving children: Stephen J. Acello of Cumberland RI, JoAnn A. Cohen of Weston CT, and Christine M. Mandleur of Wading River, NY. She is also survived by her six grandchildren, and one great-grand daughter.
Visitations were held on March 17th at the St. James Funeral Home, and the funeral service was held on March 18th at St. James Lutheran Church. Donations can be made in Pat’s memory to St. James Lutheran Church, St. James, NY.
Mrs. Acello’s funeral arrangements were professionally supervised while the Acello Family was lovingly cared for during their bereavement by T the Maher Family & Staff of the St. James Funeral Home.