Patricia A. Rivenburgh

KNOX — Patricia A. Rivenburgh died unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012. She was 55.

“She was a giving sister in many capacities for both family and friends,” her family wrote in a tribute.

Ms. Rivenburgh was born in Albany on Dec. 8, 1956, to the late Imer and Catherine Rivenburgh.

She is survived by her siblings: Joan Macarilla and her husband, Charles; Imer Rivenburgh and his wife, Donna; Irene Pierce and her husband, Jake; Edward Rivenburg and his wife, Lori; Owen Rivenburgh and his wife, Mickey; and Rita Meyers and her husband, David.

She is also survived by seven nieces and nephews: Imer; Billy; Jenny; David (“DJ”); Steven; Bud; and Jessica; as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Her sister, Kelly Gene Rivenburgh, died before her.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2012, in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Guilderland.

Memorial contributions may be made to an animal shelter of the donor’s choice. Arrangements by Fredendall Funeral Home in Altamont.