Patti-Jo Benaitis

She was born May 5, 1960 in Presque Isle, ME and was the daughter of the late Harry Duaine and Irma (Barnes) Lewin.

Patti-Jo was an animal lover especially cows and cats. She was a fan of wrestling and enjoyed spending time at the ocean with her family.

In addition to her husband she leaves her three children, Jaime Benaitis of Waterbury, Timothy Benaitis of Waterbury and Jennifer Benaitis of Beacon Falls; four grandchildren Coty DelValle of Torrington, Elyssa Scott of Waterbury, Brittney and Brianna both of Benaitis of Ballston Spa; two great grandchildren Coty DelValle Jr and Ava DelValle; a sister Duska Carter of AR and a half-sister Traci Butler of Oakville. She was predeceased by four brothers and one sister.

Services for Pattie-Jo will be celebrated privately with her family. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 690 Woodtick Rd., Wolcott has been entrusted with the arrangements. The American Cancer Society or the ASPCA.