Patricia Barillaro

Patricia Barillaro, 85, beloved wife of the late Vincent Barillaro, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Born in Collinsville, CT on May 22, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Adelard and Anne Benoit. She resided in Wallingford after marrying Vincent. Patricia was employed by Super Kmart in Wallingford prior to working at Walmart before retiring in 2022. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. She loved to crochet and spend time with her family. She had an amazing smile and sense of humor that will forever be missed. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Barillaro; her sister Janice Colapietro and her brothers, John Benoit and his wife Patsy, George Benoit and his wife Debbie and Richard Benoit. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sixteen siblings. Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden, CT 06450. Funeral service will be on Saturday, September 13th at 10:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, 520 Paddock Ave, Meriden, CT 06450. Everyone is asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery, 76 Bee St., Meriden, CT 06450. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at stjude.org. For online condolences, please visit jferryfh.com.