Patricia R. Braman, age 72, of Worth Ave, formerly of Hillcrest Ave, Hamden, passed away on September 24, 2011 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Patricia is survived by her husband Allan J. Braman; her daughter, Allison Alvandian & her husband Daniel of West Haven, her son Allan S. Braman & his wife Lisa of Clinton and grandchildren, Alexander & Eric Alvandian and Dustin & Blake Braman. Patricia was born in Fell Township, Pennsylvania on November 18, 1938, the daughter of the late Walter & Regina Potsom Ritzenak. She was formerly employed by New Haven Savings Bank, working in their Mortgage Department and subsequently worked for Simione & Simione CPAs/ Simione Consultants in Hamden as an Executive Assistant, where she retired from 2 years ago. Friends and relatives are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, Sept. 28th at 11:00 AM in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, 321 Circular Ave, Hamden. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to CT Hospice , 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405. Arrangements are in care of BEECHER & BENNETT FUNERAL HOME, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden.