Kotas-Fitzpatrick - Barbara J. of Darien Center, NY. September 3, 2017. Beloved wife of James E. Kotas; dear mother of Justin (Nicole) Smykowski; grandmother of Devyn and Brisyn Smykowski; daughter of Marie (Larry) Schalberg and the late John (Shirley) Sroka; sister of  Debbie (Dan) Carder, Susan (late Blaine) Haefner and Denise (Michael) Munn; Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Mass of Christian Burial from St. John's RC Church, Alden, NY. Thursday at 11:00 AM. (Assemble at Church) Family present at the Charles Meyer Funeral Home 13228 Broadway Alden, NY. Wednesday 4-8 PM.  Barb was a former employee at Nicols-Long & Moore Construction in Clarence, NY and Marie's Diner in Alden, NY.  She loved to cook, clean, garden and listening to country music.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Share your condolences at meyerfuneralhome.com