Pat was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank, to whom she was married for 66 years. She is survived by daughters Linda Woosley, Kathleen Browning, Mary Mayne, and son Frank J. Buccola; grandchildren Fr. Cassian Dirocco, Travis Browning, Lauren Browning, Sam Thorne, Sophia Buccola, great grandson, Gabriel Browning, and many loving nieces, nephews and extended family.
Pierina was born in Torrington, CT on October 2, 1927 where she lived until moving to California with her family in 1946. In 1948 she married the love of her life, Frank Buccola, to whom she was married for 66 years.
Pat’s love for her husband and family was mirrored in her dedication to her friends and parish family at St. Luke Catholic Church, especially through her involvement in the Italian Catholic Federation (ICF). Together with Frank, she chaired the St. Luke Fiesta Pizza Booth, and she was the chief pancake maker at the semi-annual ICF Pancake Breakfast. She is especially remembered for the delicious spaghetti sauce that she prepared for the annual Spaghetti Dinner hosted by the ICF, which she also co-chaired with her husband, Frank, ever his beloved partner and helpmate.
Pat was also an accomplished baker and cake decorator for over 60 years, creating countless sugar-coated masterpieces to mark every special occasion for those in her circle of love.
After working for many years as Secretary to the Principal at Bishop Amat High School, Pat retired at the age of 75, now having time to spend with friends and to play bridge, a game at which she excelled and enjoyed. She spent her later years as she had always lived, devoted to family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that friends consider making a contribution to:
The Frank Buccola Scholarship Fund
St. Luke Italian Catholic Federation Branch #326
5605 Cloverly Ave.
Temple City, CA, 91780
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