WAPPINGERS FALLS - Surrounded by her loving family, Patricia Lynn Bucelot, 77, an area resident since 1970, died on January 1, 2026 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She previously lived in Yorktown Heights.

Born in the Bronx on September 15, 1948, Patty was the daughter of the late Emil and Jean (Vicinanza) Renna. She was employed as a surgical dental assistant for over 25 years until her retirement.

Patty's sense of humor and infectious laugh brightened the lives of everyone who knew her. Though she hated riding in her husband's sports car, she cherished the conversation and fellowship that followed each drive. She loved dancing, kickboxing, shopping and travel, but nothing brought her greater happiness than time spent with her beloved family, which she cherished deeply.

On June 25, 1994 in Cold Spring, Patty married, the love of her life "Tommy" Bucelot who survives at home. She is also survived by her daughters, Kelli Tierney, Stacey Tierney, Sara Savalli and her husband Michael, and Annie Nguyen and her husband Chuck; her grandchildren, Tyler and Michelle Muller, Travis Muller, Stevie Gabler, Aleena Gonzalez, Chloe Gabler, Lyla and Jenson Nguyen; her great-granddaughter, Ellie Muller; her siblings, Jeanne Gorman and Debbie Hayes and her husband John; and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, January 5th from 4 - 8 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 6th at 11 am at the funeral home followed by entombment at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 100 Mill St, Putnam Valley, NY

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Patty to the Children's Cancer Fund or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Please visit her Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com .