Patricia Tabacco of Callicoon, New York, a retired teacher’s aide at the Jeffersonville Elementary School and a long-time area resident, died Thursday, February 5 at Garnet Hospital in Middletown, NY.  She was 73.

The daughter of the late William and Arlene Mary Meyers Alber, she was born September 11, 1952 in Glendale, New York.

Patricia was a member of the Lutheran Church in Narrowsburg, NY; she was an animal lover and enjoyed spending time at C.A.R.E. in Ferndale, NY.  For over 20 years, Patricia had worked selling insurance for large companies.

Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Joseph Tabacco, at home; her babies, Smitty and Corey; and many other family members and friends.

Funeral services will be private.  Dignified cremation provided by Harris Crematorium LLC. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home, West St. at Buckley, Liberty, NY 845-292-0001 or 845-439-5200 www.Harris-FH.com.