Patricia A. Senese, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at her residence, surrounded by her beloved family while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Rose (Kosinski) Bryk.

Patricia attended local schools and graduated from St. Mary's High School. She received her Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in Education from Niagara University. On April 23, 1962 she married her loving husband, Thomas A. Senese at the former Our Lady of the Rosary Church.

Mrs. Senese taught at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School for 13 years, as well as at Gaskill Junior High School for an additional 13 years prior to her retirement. She was a devout Catholic and very devoted to the Blessed Mother Mary.  Patricia was a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and member of their Altar and Rosary Society. She also served as a Eucharistic Minister.

Mrs. Senese was a very artistic person and owned the former That Something Special Card and Gift Shop on Pine Avenue. She also enjoyed crocheting and spending time at the Finger Lakes. Above all, Patricia centered her life around her family who will miss her dearly.

In addition to her husband, Thomas, she is survived by her four children, Maria (Bob) Hamilton, Theresa (Mark) Rampado, Paula Donovan and Loretta (Chuck) Giarrizzo; her grandchildren, Victoria (Grant) Stella, Thomas Hamilton, Robert "Robby" Hamilton, Andrew Rampado, Collin Rampado, Tyler Rampado, Patrick Donovan, Brenna Donovan, Jillian Donovan, Leah Herman and Melissa Herman; one sister, Sandie (Joseph) Lis, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her brother, Jerome (Sharon) Bryk.

Patricia's family wishes the extend a special thank you to Niagara Hospice for the care and compassion given to Patricia during her illness. A special thank you as well to her caregiver and homecare aide, Nicole Walton for her loving care.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 28 from 3 – 7 P.M. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Patricia's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 12 Noon in Holy Family Parish at Mt. Carmel Church, 27th Street and Independence Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY. Please assemble at church. Entombment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice 4675 Sunset Drive Lockport, NY 14094 or Holy Family Parish 1413 Pine Avenue Niagara Falls, NY 14301. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.