Waterbury Patricia DiPersio, 80, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019. She was the wife of the late Lawrence DiPersio. Patricia was born in Waterbury on February 4, 1939 to Edward and Genevieve (Hojanacki) Valechko. She graduated from Wilby High School in 1957. She loved her family, Rhode Island, and cooking. Patricia is survived by her son, Douglas DiPersio, and his wife, Joanne. Services for Patricia will be held privately. Patricias family would like to thank all of the doctors and nurses at St. Marys Hospital, as well as VITAS, who made a very difficult time easier.