Patricia (Ranellucci) Peller , VRHS Class of 1961
CLIFTON PARK -- Patricia Ann (Ranellucci) Peller, age 78, passed away December 16, 2021, at Albany Medical Center. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Joseph R. and Mary T. Carlotti Ranellucci. Patty attended and was known as "Rah Rah" the cheerleader at Van Rensselaer High School, graduating in 1961. She started her career at the New York Telephone Company, later joined the N.Y.S. Division of Criminal Justice and retired from the N.Y.S. Assembly Office of Minority Leader. She was a former member of the Country Knolls Women's Club, the N.Y.S. Republican Committee and was an active supporter of the Clifton Park Republican Committee. Patty loved having a good political debate on New York or National politics. She was an avid gardener, having a special place for many hostas and lilies in her extensive gardens at her home. Above all, she loved her family. Her many aunts, uncles, and cousins, including the Carlotti and Ranellucci families of Rensselaer, held a dear place in her heart. Beloved wife of 56 years to Pincus "Pinky" Philip Peller, who passed away from a broken heart the following day on December 17, 2021. Loving mother of Stephanie Ann (Kenneth) Freirich of N.J. and Joel (Debra) Peller of Lake Placid. Sister of Rosemarie Virgil of Largo, Fla., Mary Theresa (Benjamin) Farmer of North Greenbush. Sister-in-law of the late Cecilia Zacklow. Dear aunt of Chelsea Farmer, Beth Virgil, Christopher (Debra) Virgil, Alexander Virgil and Deb (Jim) Henderson. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Greenbush. Contributions in Patricia's name may be made to Raymond A. Ranellucci, Jr. Veteran Memorial Scholarship Fund, VFW Post 8692, C/O Block, Colucci, Spellman and Peller Law Firm, 2276 Saranac Avenue, Lake Placid, NY 12946.