Smith, Patricia Ann (Tobin) SACRAMENTO Patricia Ann Smith (Tobin), 72 , passed away peacefully on August 12, 2012 at Kaiser Hospital in California. Born in Watervliet on March 7, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Jane Hohn Smith of Cohoes and the sister of the late Nelson Smith of Pittstown and Lois Rioux of Cohoes. She grew up on Conliss Avenue in Cohoes, in a home that she helped her father build. Patricia was Miss Cohoes in 1957 and went on to be a runner-up for Miss New York. After graduating from Catholic Central High School, Patricia obtained her nursing degree from Albany Medical College. During her 40 years in the nursing field, she worked at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy, Community Health Plan in Latham and various nursing homes in Las Vegas. Patricia retired two years ago and liked to spend her free time reading, playing bingo, and becoming a crossword puzzle expert. She also faithfully watched Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, and The Price is Right. Patricia was a very strong willed woman who persevered through many challenges and obstacles throughout her life. She was a devoted and loving mother of seven children, Terri, Gary, Sharon, Tony, Lynn, Allison, and David (also known as the "TOBIN INDIANS"). Patricia also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Trinity Parish of Cohoes (122 Vliet Boulevard) at 9 a.m. on Friday, August 31 with burial to follow at Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands.