Patricia L. Van Dyke Orchard Park, New York Obituary

Patricia L. Van Dyke

VAN DYKE – Patricia (nee Lyons) Of Orchard Park, NY, August 1, 2020, at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late James R. Van Dyke; loving mother of Peter A., Marjorie H. (Joseph Haske), Elizabeth M., James R. S.J., Gretchen J., Katrina M. (Nicholas) Dzierzanowski, Patricia L. (Ted Illston), Mary Sarah (Bruce) Konopka and Anthony J. (Elizabeth Wood) Van Dyke; proud grandmother of Peter and Niko Van Dyke, James, Ellen Patricia, Josephine, Mary Grace, and Bruce William Konopka, John and Robert Dzierzanowski and Harold and Oliver Van Dyke; sister of G. Roger (Geraldine) and Paul J. (Jo Ann) and the late John H. Lyons; cherished daughter of the late Anthony J. and Margaret H. Lyons. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, August 7, 2020, 2:30 PM and will be livestreamed on Facebook Live. You do not need a Facebook account to access the livestream. It will be available through this link: https://www. facebook.com/georgetownprep/live/ Memorials may be made to the James R. Van Dyke 44' Endowed Scholarship at Canisius High School.
November 20, 1929 - July 31, 202011/20/192907/31/2020
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Laura Gill
August 6, 2020
Pat will always be in my memories. I could never forget such a wise and generous woman.

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Laura Gill
August 6, 2020
I consider myself truly lucky to have been placed with Pat for work-study back in my freshmen year at D'Youville College ('06). She taught me a lot about respect and showed me that friendship knows no age difference. Her interest in catching up every couple months even... Continue Reading
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Le Moyne College
August 5, 2020
Please accept the most heartfelt sympathies of Le Moyne College. We hope the love and memories you will forever hold in your heart bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
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Pat Woods Daigler
August 4, 2020
I first met Jim and Pat Van Dyke when I was 12 or 13 years old. They were expecting Peter and had just moved into the house behind our’s in Orchard Park. They knew one of my mother’s bridge partners and she had recommended me as a babysitter. I was both thrilled and prob... Continue Reading
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Sr. Nancy Kaczmarek
August 4, 2020
My heart aches at this loss. Pat was a wonderful colleague with the gift of drawing generosity out of those she came in contact with—maybe because she was generous herself.

If you wanted a job done, you gave it to her. She finished what she started, and did it well and... Continue Reading
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John Bray
August 3, 2020
Pat was a great lady and we shared many fine times and humor together. I will miss her.

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Darryl Hart
August 2, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. She was such a lovely lady. One of the most gracious ladies ever. Peter is am very sorry for your loss, your mom was the best!
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Beverly Slichta-Cusick
August 2, 2020
Pat exemplified the best of what a well educated woman should be. She knew how to balance family and career, pursue her own interests, take amble time mentoring others, and be a leader with strong team skills. I will always be grateful for her friendship and guidance o... Continue Reading
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Eileen Noworyta
August 2, 2020
I have so many wonderful memories of your mom (and sister). She was an inspiration and guide in everything she did. She set the bar high as an exemplar of class, dignity, selflessness, hard work, discipline, commitment and education. I appreciated her friendship and meet... Continue Reading
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margiecreamer@gmail.com
August 2, 2020
Mrs. Van Dyke ALWAYS had a friendly, knowing smile for me; From my earliest days coming to pick up Marjorie for school, joining Mr. Van Dyke and Marjorie at the Canisius College basketball games to the more recent times of my visits to Orchard Park. As life would have it... Continue Reading
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