Pietrina "Pat" Cerrato

Pietrina "Pat" Cerrato obituary

Pietrina "Pat" Cerrato

Pietrina Cerrato Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home & Crematory - New Port Richey on Oct. 14, 2025.
With heavy hearts and endless love, we announce the passing of our cherished mother, grandmother, aunt, and great-grandmother, Pietrina "Pat" Cerrato, who entered into eternal peace on October 12, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Brooklyn, New York on August 18, 1936, Pat was a devoted Catholic with a gentle heart and unwavering spirit who lived a life of faith, love, and determination. Her kindness was felt by all who knew her - whether through her warm smile, her comforting words, or the way she made every person feel truly loved.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Pasquale Cerrato, whom she shared 53 beautiful years of marriage. Family was the center of her world. She poured her heart into her children, Rachelle and Christopher (Connie) and found endless pride and joy in her grandchildren Chris (Nicole) and Emily (Kyle). Her 11 beautiful great-grandchildren were the light of life, each one a reminder of the love and legacy she built.

Pat will be remembered for her strength, her devotion, and the way she loved without limits. She taught us the value of faith, the beauty of family, and the importance of kindness in all things. Though she has left our sight, her love remains deeply engraved into our lives and hearts forever.

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