Patricia L. “Pat” Paolini, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Peace in Lewiston, NY on February 7, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and late Mary (Leo) Mayflower (late William) Reid and the wife of Donald E. Paolini.
Pat married her husband, Donald, on August 16, 1958 and the couple was blessed with 3 sons. In addition to being a wonderful wife and mother, Pat was very active with her own career and hobbies. She worked many retail jobs in the Summit Park Mall, most notably as a store manager for Fanny Farmer. She eventually opened her own business, Floral Fantasy, where she did floral arrangements, as well as doing home decorating, weddings, and other events. When she wasn’t working, she enjoyed baking, cooking, and fabric painting. The most important thing to her, however, was family, and she cherished all her time with her kids and grandkids.
In addition to her husband, Donald, she is survived by her children; David Paolini (Mary Jane Dudek), Donald (Karen) Paolini, and Michael (Susan) Paolini; her grandchildren; Christopher Paolini, Anthony Paolini, Andrew Paolini, Nicholas Paolini, Nicole Paolini, Kayla (Jacob) Crawford; and Ryan (Elizabeth) Paolini; sisters; Marcia (late Salvatore) Marino and Charlotte “Chickie” (late Patrick) Quenzel; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is predeceased by her parents, as well as brothers Bernard “Babe” (late Ida) Mayflower and Charles “ChiChi” (Rebecca) Mayflower.
Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family with entombment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Lewiston, NY. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to the American Cancer Society or Niagara Hospice. Services in care of M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
