Patricia Ann Paoni, 64, passed away December 27, 2004 in Melbourne, Fl. She was born in Herkimer, NY and attended area schools. She was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church . She spent her career as a civilian working for the United States Air Force with most of her tenure in South Korea and Patrick AFB, FL., during which she earned top secret clearance rating. She had retired from Civil Service in 1999. She is survived by her brother, Frank Paoni; niece Sharon Brooks; and nephews Richard ( Chuck) Brooks, Martin Sebastain Paoni; aunt, Gesuina Fuller, uncle William Paslak and cousins Ann Paoni, Lena Ramsey, Mary and Bernie Dunn. A memorial mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 18th at 11 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Church with the Rev. Mark Cunningham, officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Herkimer. There are no calling hours. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a luncheon after the services at the Crystal Chandelier. All funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Holleran & Enea Family Funeral Home 220 N. Washington St., Herkimer(866-1011).