Patricia Ann Marcati Martino, 80, of Wallingford, formerly of Northford, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 1, 2021 at the Masonicare Health Center, Wallingford.  She was the beloved wife of 50 years to the late John A. Martino.   Patricia was born in New Haven on July 23, 1941 and was the daughter of the late Mario J. and Irene H. Gaffuri Marcati.  She earned a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree and her 6th year from Southern Connecticut State University and had worked as a 4th grade teacher for the North Branford School System for six years and as a substitute teacher for 10 years.  Later, Patricia had worked in the Bursar’s Office at Yale University for many years until her retirement.  She was a faithful and active parishioner at St. Monica Church, enjoyed traveling, but most of all she enjoyed her grandchildren who she loved unconditionally.  Mother of Michael John Martino and his wife Larisa, Susan Patricia Klemm and her husband Richard.  Grandmother of Rachel Marie and Sebastian Festa Martino, Meghan Nichole, Jason Matthew and Joshua Andrew Klemm, Alex and Christopher Micheletti.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by a brother Mario Marcati and a sister Gloria Carfora.

The visiting hours will be Saturday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Ambrose Parish at St. Monica’s Church, 1331 Middletown Avenue, Northford at 10:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd., 825 Brook Street, I-91, Ctr. #3, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.