Patricia J. Hildom, 72, of 113 Summit Ave., Jamestown, passed away Monday (July 5, 2010), in her home.
She was born Feb. 4, 1938, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert and Emma Spaulding Fricker.
Patricia attended Randolph High School, and in earlier years was employed by Plastic Case, Truck-Lite and prior to retirement, she along with her husband had owned and operated the Kennedy Grill.
She was a member of the Falconer Moose Lodge and enjoyed knitting and crocheting, was an avid NASCAR fan and especially enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends.
Surviving are three sons: Gerald J. (Rachelle) Hildom Jr. of Jamestown, Brian (Karen) Hildom of Kennedy, and John Hildom of Jamestown; a daughter, Rhonda (Lance) Hedlund of Jamestown; seven grandchildren: Stephanie Jones of Tennessee, Jennifer Dempsey of Maryland, Amanda Hildom of Maryland, Matthew Hildom of Jamestown, Aaron Hedlund of Georgia, Shannon Hildom and Andrew Hildom, both of Kennedy: three great-grandchildren: Logan, Ryan and Olivia Jones, all of Tennessee; a brother Charles Fricker of Randolph; three sisters: Carol Youngberg and Dorothy Callahan, both of Busti and Janet Wickmark of Leon.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald J. Hildom Sr., whom she married June 24, 1954, in Conewango Valley, and who died April 2, 1995; a son, Charles Hildom in 1990; and a brother Robert Fricker.
A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in Sunset Hill Cemetery.
At Pat's request visitation will not be observed.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chautauqua County, 20 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, NY 14750 or the American Cancer Society, Western Regional Office, 101 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst, NY 14228-1198 or to a charity of one's choice.
Visit our website at www.falconerfuneralhome.net to light a candle in remembrance.
