Patricia A. Pizzagalli of Shelburne passed away surrounded by loved ones on November 22, 2024. She was born on January 19, 1935 in Plattsburgh, New York. She was raised by her nurse mother, Beatrice and her school superintendent father, Frank.

She attended the University of Vermont, graduating in 1957. She worked as a dental hygienist in Burlington and met her future husband, Angelo Pizzagalli. They were married in 1960 and raised a family in South Burlington, Vermont. To this day, her three kids remain cavity-free.

Pat was involved in many community organizations and events throughout her life. She was an entertainer without peer, arranging and hosting rollicking dinner and holiday parties for friends and family. She excelled at the little things—to know her was to know that special and unique details were Pat's love and forte.

Spunky and sharp-witted, Pat left an impression on all who knew her. She embodied her Irish heritage in her quick humor and beautiful, sparkling green eyes.

Patricia is predeceased by her parents Beatrice and Frank. She is survived by her children Lisa and her husband Dan of Shelburne, VT, Mia and her husband Ken of Chapel Hill, NC, and Jon and his wife Jennifer of Shelburne, VT, as well as her sister, Sally Tourville, of Plattsburgh, NY. She is also survived by grandchildren Jamie, David, Melina, Vittoria, Renzo, and Carlo.

Her family would like to extend their personal gratitude for the incredible professionals at Wake Robin and UVM Home Health and Hospice for the unwavering excellent and compassionate care mom received. A celebration of her life will be held in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, the Wake Robin Scholarship Fund for employees is an organization Pat felt strongly about supporting. Checks can be made payable to Wake Robin, attn: Teri O'brien, 200 Wake Robin Drive, Shelburne, VT 05482. Alternatively, donations can also be made to the Beatrice H. Haron Endowed Scholarship Fund, attn: UVM Foundation, 411 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401.