Eileen Paterson (nee McCarthy) of Syosset, New York passed away on April 3, 2023.

Beloved wife of the late Peter Paterson. Loving mother of Cathy Reis (Ron), Kim Reinhardt (Michael), Pete Paterson (Lisa), Laurie Fasano (Michael), Colleen Rossiter (John), Liz Misser (Dean), David Paterson (Theresa), and John Paterson (Megan). Cherished "Grandma Tootsie" to 19 wonderful grandchildren whom she loved and adored; and one expected great-grandchild.

A funeral mass will be offered at St. Edward the Confessor Church, 205 Jackson Ave, Syosset on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 9:45 am. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that any donations should be made to Saint Edward the Confessor Church, 205 Jackson Ave, Syosset, NY 11791 or Saint David's Church, 20 Clark Blvd, Massapequa, NY 11762.