Patricia Guerriero

Tempe - Patricia "Pat" Guerriero (née Burns), age 88, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, in Tempe, Arizona.

Born on October 14, 1936, in Staten Island, New York, Pat was the daughter of Edward and Vera Burns and sister to Roger Burns. She carried the values of her upbringing throughout her life.

Pat was first married to William Jones, with whom she shared part of her early life. She later married Salvatore Guerriero, and in 1970 they moved to Forked River, New Jersey, where they raised their family of seven children. In 1993, Pat and Salvatore relocated to Glendale, Arizona. After Salvatore's passing, she later married Rev. Norman Britton.

Her professional life included roles with Bankers Trust Company in New York, the New York New Jersey Port Authority, and The Asbury Park Press. A devoted Christian, Pat worshipped at Summerfield Methodist Church in Staten Island before attending Forked River United Methodist Church, Lanoka Harbor UMC, and Good Luck Christian Church.

Pat is lovingly remembered by her children: Deborah Burns Deppen (Tim), William Jones (Donna), Donna Brocklebank (Stacey), Edward Jones (Linda), Thomas Guerriero (Mary), Kathleen Guerriero, and David Guerriero (Flora). She also leaves behind cherished grandchildren: Meaghan Watson, Ryan Jones, Eric Jones, Kyle Brocklebank, Carrie Kasper, Nora Biggins, Samantha Dawson, Cynthia Conahan, Tiffany Lanning, Erin Jones, Rebecca Racioppi, Michael Guerriero, Gianna Guerriero, and David Guerriero Jr.; as well as seventeen great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother; and her husbands William Jones, Salvatore Guerriero, and Rev. Norman Britton.

A Celebration of Life will be held on November 15, 2025.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s in Patricia's name.

May her memory bring comfort to all who knew and loved her.