Patricia Rae Zocco – Belle Vernon
Obituaries
April 4, 2023

Patricia Rae Zocco – Belle Vernon

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Patricia Rae Zocco, 64, of Belle Vernon, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023. Born in North Charle- roi, on March 6, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Rose Clausi Bongiorno. Patricia loved babysitting the neighborhood children and doing jigsaw puzzles, but her ultimate highlight was being a nana. She is survived by her daughter, Destenie Bongiorno of Lansdale, Pa.; two sons, Matthew Zocco of Star Junction and Nicholas (Ashley) Zocco of Perryopolis; two grandchildren, Chase Forbes and Stella Zocco; her sister, Phyllis Bongiorno of Perryopolis; a niece and nephew, Brandon and Kayla Bongiorno; and her ex-husband and best friend, Tony Zocco. Patricia was preceded in death by two sisters, Paula and Pam Bongiorno; and her stepmother, Wanda Bongiorno. There will be no public visitation. A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 10, 2023, at St. John’s Parish, Perryopolis. There will be a private gathering for family, with the location to be determined. Arrangements have been entrusted to LEONARD M. PAVLIC FUNERAL HOMES INC., 235 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi. Online condolences may be expressed at www.pavlicfuneralhomes.com.

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