Patricia Ferrigno Wyman

1930 - 2021

Patricia Ferrigno Wyman
May 14,1930-December 29,2021
Pat was born on May 14, 1930 to Daniel and Marian Gladys McKlem. Pat had one brother, Russell (dec.). Born and raised in San Francisco, she attended St. Emydius Grammar School and Presentation High School, graduating in 1948. After attending Business College she worked at Bank of America, and there she met the love of her life, Lou Ferrigno (dec.). After their marriage in 1950, they lived in the Mission District then moved to the Sunset District, where they began to raise their family of eight. Pat and Lou participated together in all the school festivals and variety shows. They embraced their Parish of St. Gabriel's. Pat was part of the Adult Choir, Mothers Club, Sports program, and many other parish events. They spent their summers at the family cabin in the Russian River, with many wonderful days of fun and family. Tragically Lou died at age 47 in 1972. They were married 22 years. Their oldest daughter, Michelle, died one year later at the age of 22. Pat is survived by Dan Ferrigno (Shawna Foster) Claudia O'Connor (Tom), Lisa Ferrigno, Francine Cunnie (Mike), Bruce Ferrigno (Sharon), Ken Ferrigno (Suzy) and Phillip Ferrigno (Lisa).

Pat found love and companionship again with Bernie Wyman (dec.). Bernie had three children Greg (dec.) John (Joyce Klein) and Joan making them a family of 10. Pat embraced his children as her own. They were married for 42 years, until Bernie's passing in 2015.

Pat was a crucial part of CYO sports heading up the girls grammar school sports programs for many years. She also worked as a P.E teacher at St. Gabriel's and developed a special motor development program for young students. After her retirement Pat enjoyed summers at the river with Bernie in their home on Drakes Road. They traveled the world on cruises and road trips, went to many football games coached by their sons and competitions that their grandchildren participated in high schools and college. Bernie and Pat moved from San Francisco to Novato in 1985 to be closer to the children and grandchildren. Again involving herself in her Catholic faith, Pat taught CCD, coached track and field at Our Lady of Loretto, was a member of Helping Hands, and sang in the choir.

Pat is survived by 26 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Everyone of them were treasured and loved by her. In true "Nonie" fashion a call with a birthday song was delivered on their birthday.

Pat was a wonderful wife, mother, aunt, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She was full of joy and loved a good party. By far the most important thing in her life was her family. She was the driving force and united everyone to celebrate many occasions. She was happiest when planning a shower or wedding, but most of all Christmas. She hosted Christmas at her home for more than 60 years. It was a command performance. The love felt at her home on Christmas filled the hearts of everyone there.

She was our sunshine and the most loving, generous mother and "Nonie" anyone could hope for. Known by many friends and family as "Big Red," she was small in stature but a gigantic presence in everyone's life she touched.

She will never be forgotten and will live through all she has created.

A special heartfelt thank you to the staff at Petaluma Sunrise Senior Living for the loving care of our mom. In lieu of flowers please donate to St. Gabriel's School, San Francisco, in her honor.

A celebration of life will be held in spring.