Patricia A. Vincent

Patti Vincent age 71 of Elmira, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on September 24,2014 very unexpectedly. She was predeceased by her husband and the only love of her life Benjamin D. Vincent Sr. on October 4, 1992. She was also predeceased by her parents Ken and Ruth Giroux of Rochester, NY in 2008, as well as her brother Bill in 2013. Patti is survived by her sister Dorothy (Dick) Farmer of Fairport NY, and children Benjamin (Maria) Vincent, Jr. of Elmira and Ruthanne Barrett of Virginia. She is also survived by her grandchildren Tiffany Stanton of Hampton VA, Joshua Barrett of Culpeper, VA, Kristina (Frank) Escobar of Culpeper, VA, and Emily Vincent of Elmira, NY. Patti also leaves behind two beautiful great-grandchildren, Andrew and Sophia Escobar both of Culpeper, V A. She is also loved and survived by sisters-in-law Helen Vincent of Elmira, Martha (Doug) Henry of Horseheads, and Maureen Coughlin of Rochester, NY, as well as her nieces and nephews: Mark Vincent, Julie Purtell, Kristie Walker, Brian Henry, Rick Farmer, Scott Farmer, Katie Tran, Dan Giroux and Doug Giroux. Patti will also be missed by her two longtime friends Mary Bennett of Elmira and Roz Krige of Elmira. Patti graduated from Elmira Free Academy in 1961. She married her husband Ben on May 6, 1967. They were married for 25 years until his death in 1992. Patti loved watching NASCAR and especially cheering for her boy, Jeff Gordon. Patti had a heart of love that she was always willing to share with others, especially children. Family and Friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira on Thursday October 2, 2014 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM with Funeral and Committal there at 3:00 PM, Reverend Dr. Robert Rundall will officiate. Patricia will be laid to rest with her husband Benjamin in Woodlawn National Cemetery, Elmira, NY