Patricia Ann Crane-Kay
September 16, 1955 ~ October 11, 2023
Born in:
New Haven, CT
Resided in:
Meriden, CT
Patricia Ann Crane-Kay, 68, of Meriden, loving wife of Samuel Kay, passed away on October 11, 2023 at Midstate Medical Center. She was born in New Haven on September 16, 1955, a daughter of the late Russell and Eva Louise Sprague Haller. Besides her husband Samuel, she is survived by her loving daughters, Amy Sue Perez (Thomas), Crystal Rose Crane (Alex Cintron), and Patricia Elizabeth Crane, grandson Alex “Peewee” Cintron, and her very best friend, her “back pocket,” Debbie Angelotti. She was predeceased by her brother Russell Haller, Jr. Patricia worked for TI Automotive for 19 years until her retirement. She was an avid animal lover, who spent a lot of time at the Meriden Humane Society caring for animals in need. She also loved gardening and spending time with her family.
A service celebrating Patricia’s life will be held on Sunday, October 22nd at 12:00 p.m. at the Sterling Village Clubhouse, located on Devon Court within the Sterling Village Community at 500 Yale Avenue, Meriden. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name may be made to The Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave., Meriden, CT 06450.
To Sam and family:
My deepest condolences during this very difficult time. While I never met Annie, I felt like I did, because every time Sam spoke of her, it was from a place of love and his words and actions would light up the room the way I know Annie did for him and for all of you. May you find comfort and peace in the memories you created with Annie, and know that she and her love will forever live on in you. Sending prayers and good vibes.
thank you so much for your comments Brian. you are like a brother to me, for I know that you have my back.
Dear Sam Amy, Crystal and Patty,
I am so sorry for your loss. We are thinking and praying for you all. ❤️
I remember when she brought me a coffee cup from Rosie, who we had just lost. I was never so happy with a gift as I was with that one. I repaid her back with a coffee cup with all the names of our pets printed on it inside the shape of a heart. I never saw so happy until she pointed out that I had missed one of her pets named “Susie” so I got her a wine glass from Susie that said, “Susie loves you too.
During the short time we were together we shared our love with each other, often going out to eat at many of our favorite restaurants where we would often stay for several hours while she took her time eating. They were always our favorite times. Many times we would bring dogie bags home which we shared with our pets.
Even when she got sick and was often in a hospital, I was always there with her, bringing her whatever she wanted from our apartment. I never once considered it a buden for I loved my wife completely, even when she got mad at me. Even when she was in the hospital this last time I never thought she was going to leave me until she told me she was going to die.
Now that she is gone, and I am hurting inside for missing her, I know that she is in heaven and at Rainbow Bridge with all the many pets she had in her life. There isn’t a doubt in my mind that when it is time for me to leave this world, I know that she will be there to help me adjust to this new level of existence. Until that time comes for me, Annie (my Hunny Bunny), I must wait patiently until we can be reunited once more.
I love you so much, my Hunny Bunny!
Still loving you
Sam (your Huggy Bear)
I’m so sorry Sam , she also took a Hugh piece of my heart when she died. We have so many memories togetherPat and I . Every day something will remind me of her.
Dear Peter,
I am not sure how you learned about your sister’s passing. I hope it was because of the phone number in Las Vegas I found in her address book. I am very sorry for the loss of your sister, and my wife and best friend. I want you to know that she didn’t suffer when she finally passed and simply took a last breath and went to sleep. I thought you might like to know that. SAM
From Peter: Glad you reached out to me. If you want you can call me at 702 384 1839 or my cell 702 573 5191 After 5pm Vegas time. God Bless your Family.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Rest In Peace, Patty. xo
thank you so much for your kind comment, Jeff. I will make sure her daughters know.
SAM KAY
The day before this event was going to be held, the three sisters came over to the apartment that Annie and I shared and the four of us went through the many pictures we had collected over the years to put together a stunning collage of Annie’s life. Annie was also there along with the picture of her that I loved so much. There were baskets of flowers that adorned the hall, and we got to take home with us at the end of the day. I had told my wife that she was going to be the center of attention, something that she was never comfortable with when she was still alive.
There is now only one more event Amy, Crystal, Trisha and her ‘back pocket’ Debbie have to so,and that is to take her up to Castle Graig and release her ashes, along with all the animals she and I both shared together, which was her final wish. She may have left the physical world, but she is still in our hearts and resides there in the spiritual world.
So, my Hunny Bunny, it is “‘goodbye’ for now, and Hello, I love you, when we meet again in the spiritual world later.”