Patricia H. Dicerbo

Schenectady - Patricia H. DiCerbo, 81, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

Patricia is the daughter of Louis and Catherine Riccio. She attended Draper High School and worked for many years in housekeeping at St. Clare’s Hospital.

She will be remembered for her tough exterior and soft inside, especially the way her eyes would “leak” with emotion.

Patricia leaves behind her children Kathleen Perrine (Ric) of Colorado, Lawrence DiCerbo of Fairfax, VA, Patricia DiCerbo of Fairfax, VA, and Michael DiCerbo Jr. (Kristen) of Avondale, AZ; her grandchildren Jennifer Perrine, Russell Selkirk, April Perrine, Richard Perrine, Jr., Nicole Perrine, Anthony Helms, Larry Helms, Jeffrey (Tanya) Riccio, Kristen Riccio, and her great-grandchildren: Kayla Syring, Gabe Helms, Freya Helms, Parker Helms, Kamryah Riccio, Greyson Riccio, and Kreed Riccio. She also leaves behind her brother Dennis Riccio, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Patricia was predeceased by her husband, Michael DiCerbo Sr., her parents, and her son Jeffrey Riccio.

A calling hour will take place on Saturday, July 1 from 9-10a.m. at DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Heldeberg Ave., Rotterdam. A short service will follow, beginning at 10a.m.  Patricia’s ashes will be entombed at Sts. Cyril & Method Cemetery, Rotterdam.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Patricia’s name to the City Mission of Schenectady, PO Box 760, Schenectady, NY 12301.