Saratoga Springs, NY - Patrick John Delay, 77, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014. A lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs, Pat attended St. Peter's Academy and graduated from Siena College in 1960. He was most simply and strongly defined by his love for family, friends, and the church community. Pat spent 37 years as a federal employee in the Social Security Administration. He served 14 years as a volunteer firefighter, including several as a Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners. Pat cared deeply for St. Peter's parish. He loved long drives to fishing holes and walking at the Saratoga Battlefield. With unparalleled fondness, he enjoyed recounting stories of nights spent with friends in hunting camps, fishing with his son in Alaska, and simple moments with grandkids. He is predeceased by his parents, Maurice and Marie Delay. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Phyllis; eight children: son Mark, daughter-in-law Colleen and children Shannon, Carly, and Sean of Albany, NY; son Dennis, daughter-in-law Michelle Cournoyer and daughter Elise of Richmond, VT; daughter Mary, son-in-law Paul Haydock and son Andrew of Ballston Lake, NY; daughter Laura of South Burlington, VT; son Brian, daughter-in-law Lindsey Bloom and son Colden of Juneau, AK; son Patrick, daughter-in-law Nicole of New York, NY; daughter Karyn of New York, NY; and daughter Kathryn of Montpelier, VT. Pat wished for his body to be donated to the Albany Medical College Anatomical Gift Program. A memorial service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Peter's Church, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs and burial will be private at a later date. The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the caregivers of the Wesley Community, particularly the 5 Springs staff. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to the Maple Avenue Fire Company, 613 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or to the American Heart Association. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.