RAVENA Denna F. Patterson, 57, of McCulloch Ave. died Tuesday June 9, 2020 at Albany Medical Ctr. Born in Albany she is the daughter of Donald Arthur Sr. and Roseann Matacchiero Arthur of Glens Falls. She was educated in Ballston Spa Schools and was a graduate of Bryant and Stratton College in Albany. Denna was employed for over 20 years at RPI in Troy as an Administrative Assistant. Prior to that she was employed by Seagroatt Floral Co. and Seagroatt Riccardi Ltd. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and also gardening. She is survived by her longtime companion Michael Francolini, her children Lisa Arthur (Ray Contreras) of Stillwater and Thomas Patterson Jr. (Madeline) of New Jersey and her step daughter Brianne Ripley of Albany. She is the sister of Donna Eaton of Mechanicville, Debra Willey of Galway, Dawn Pratt of Moriah and Donald Arthur Jr. of Anchorage, AK and is the proud grandmother of Antonio and Lilliana Contreras, Thomas Patterson III, Claire and Wyatt Patterson and Mem to Jack, Pierce and Quinn Ripley. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with her family on Friday from 5-7 pm at the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rte.32), Waterford. As per CDC directives masks will be required and social distancing observed. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Lung Association, 418 Broadway 1st Floor, Albany, NY 12207.