Rensselaer- Patricia K. Ross (Hammond), 75, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at her Residence with her loving family by her side. Patricia was the daughter of the late Harold George Hammond and Anna Lattimore - Vanslyke. Patricia was the devoted wife to Benjamin F. Ross. They were married 42 years.

Patricia enjoyed spending time with her entire family and watching her soap operas with her dog Chico by her side and also the late Rascal.

In addition to her husband, Benjamin, Patricia is survived by her son, Mark (Lynne) Hammond; granddaughter, Nichole (Andrew) Rusk; step-children, Benny, Mary, Wendy, and Lori; sister, Beverly (William) Miller; and several nieces, nephews, and friends.

She is predeceased by her two sisters, Carol Halstead and Dorothy Rowell and her two brothers, Robert Hammond and John Hammond.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 9th at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Rd., Watervliet. A funeral service will be held at 12 noon at the funeral home on Monday, August, 10th. Interment will immediately follow at Memory Gardens, Colonie. Gathering size, within our chapels will be based on the most current NYS occupancy requirements. Masks are required, and social distancing is to be observed inside and outside of our chapels.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Sherri, Dottie, and Brian who have always been by Patricia and Benjamin's side and the workers at Community Hospice.