Patricia M. Kalenak
December 22, 2019
Patricia M. Kalenak, 86, of Syracuse died Sunday after a brief illness. Patricia was a graduate of Solvay High School and LeMoyne College. She began her professional career as an airline stewardess for Eastern Airlines. Patricia later worked for the State of New York and served many families as a social worker. She moved to New York City as a young adult and returned to the Syracuse area after retirement. She was an active member of her church and a loyal contributor to many charities. Patricia was the daughter of the late Florence Stasko Kalenak and Andrew Kalenak. She was also predeceased by her brother, Richard. Patricia is survived by her sister, Phyllis (Arthur) Plog of Pleasant Valley, NY; nieces Colleen (Anthony) Gentile of Fairport, NY and Terese Kalenak of Fort Lauderdale, FL; nephews Michael (Mary) Plog of Ontario, Canada and Bryan Plog of Poughkeepsie, NY; great-nephews Anthony Gentile of Atlanta, GA and Nathan Gentile of Fairport, NY and many cousins. A Catholic Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 Tuesday, at The Franciscan Church of the Assumption; 812 N. Salina Street, Syracuse. Burial will take place at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your favorite charity.
Patricia M. Kalenak, 86, of Syracuse died Sunday after a brief illness. Patricia was a graduate of Solvay High School and LeMoyne College. She began her professional career as an airline stewardess for Eastern Airlines. Patricia later worked... View Obituary & Service Information