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Patricia Derato Obituary
Patricia (Pessy) Derato, 90, died at home in Norwalk on November 3, 2025, after a short illness. Born in Port Chester, NY, the daughter of the late Pasquale and Josephine (Musor) Pessy, she was raised in Greenwich and graduated from Greenwich High School. She married and moved to Norwalk in 1978.
She spent her working career at Pitney Bowes in Stamford, retiring as a buyer in the Purchasing Dept.
She is survived by Frank C. Derato, her beloved husband of 47 years.
Services and entombment will be held on Thursday Nov 6, at 11 a.m. at the community mausoleum at Saint John Cemetery, 223 Richards Ave, Norwalk.
For directions or online guestbook, please visit: Magnerfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sande harrick
November 4, 2025
So many fun memories from Red Coach Grill to Jensen Beach I will never forget. I will miss you
Marian Pierce
November 4, 2025
I have very fond memories of my former Nextdoor neighbor, Pat. She loved her Maine Coons and a good beer, and was always kind to my family. Sending sincere condolences to Frank and hopes for beloved memories.
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