Patricia Ann “Patsy” Delgado, age 84, passed away peacefully on Feb. 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on March 30, 1940, in Cleveland, to Severyn and Josephine (nee Kuchnicki) Witkowski, she was the youngest of 11 children.
On Oct. 25, 1958, Patsy Witkowski married the love of her life, Francisco M. “Frank” Delgado, and together they built a family filled with love, laughter and cherished memories. They spent 43 wonderful years in Burton before moving to Naples, Fla., and later returning home to Chardon. Though her beloved husband passed away on April 23, 2018, his love remained a constant presence in her heart.
Patsy had a warm and gentle spirit, finding joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved shopping, getting her hair and nails done, crafting, baking and curling up with a good movie with her beloved cat Lily.
She was an exceptional cook, effortlessly blending her Polish heritage and her husband’s Mexican traditions into meals that brought her family together around the table. She had a love for travel, but her greatest joy came from being with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were the heart of her world and she cherished every moment with them.
She is survived by her loving children, Frank (Kerrie) Delgado, of Naples, Fla., Tim Delgado, of Twinsburg, Yvonne (Greg) Thomas, of Munson Township, Lisa (Fritz) Meyer III, of Bainbridge Township, E-4P Laura Lucarelli, U.S. Army, of Newbury Township, and Vincente (Dana) Delgado, of Kirtland.
She was a devoted grandmother to Derek (Alyssa) Delgado, Erin Delgado, Kyle Delgado, MaKenna Delgado, E-6 U.S. Navy, Alec (Katie) Bost, E-5 U.S. Army, Jared Bost, Deanna (Cory) Krause, Tara (Brian) Long, Lea (Chad) Freiberg, Alisha (Michael) Tannous, Megan Klingensmith, Olivea Lucarelli, Abela Delgado and Milayna Delgado.
Her love continues through her great-grandchildren, Loui, Charlie, C.J., Aubree, Charley, Rylee, River, Ember, Roam, Leo and Faye. She is also survived by her brothers, Benjamin (Marsha) Witkowski and Donald (Mary) Witkowski; and her dear companion, Steve Remic.
A gathering to celebrate Patsy’s life will be held on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, from 4-7 p.m., at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations in Patsy’s memory to Elara Caring Hospice at www.caringhospicefoundation.org; or the Geauga County Department on Aging, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 200, Chardon, OH 44024, for the Home-Delivered Meal Program.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Chardon. Condolences and fond memories may be shared online at www.burrservice.com.
Patsy’s life was filled with love, kindness and a deep devotion to her family. Her warm heart, gentle laughter, and caring nature will be deeply missed, but the beautiful memories she created will live on in those who knew and loved her.
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