Patricia M. Dutka, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026. A woman who beautifully balanced her deep roots in Western New York with the warmth of the Sunshine State, Patricia was a resident of both Hamburg, New York and Sarasota, Florida.

Patricia lived a vibrant and full life. She filled her life with her career at Air France and Pan Am as well as a nursing career at the West Seneca Developmental Center. She loved spending her days golfing, gardening and enjoying life with her family and friends. She will always be remembered for her kind heart, sharp wit, beautiful smile and dedicated friendship.

Patricia was preceded in death by her loving mother Helen Dutka, her father Frank, brother, Richard Dutka, and her sister, Dorothy Dutka. She is survived and will be deeply missed by her cherished best friend, Judi Chaplin, as well as many loving nieces, nephews, and dear friends across both New York and Florida.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial viewing on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Lombardo Funeral Home (Orchard Park Chapel), located at 3060 Abbott Rd, Orchard Park, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated the following morning, Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM at St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church, 5271 Clinton St, Elma, NY.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made in Patricia's honor to Tidewell Hospice via the Tidewell Foundation, an organization that provides compassionate, full-life care to patients and families in need. Donations may be made to Empathy Tidewell Foundation 3550 S Tamiami trail Sarasota, FL 34269. A heartfelt thank you to all the people at Tidewell Hospice who gave great comfort to both Pat and Judi in her final weeks.