Patricia "Pat" M. DiRocco

Patricia M. DiRocco, known and loved as "Pat", 69, resident of Cottonwood, passed away at home on Monday, April 16, 2007. She was born June 30, 1937 in Buffalo, New York to Frank and Winifred (Ward) DeFusto. It was also in Buffalo that she met and married Robert DiRocco. During her time in New York, she worked in the Banking Industry; after moving to the Verde Valley she became the Kennel Supervisor at the Verde Veterinary Hospital. This was a job where she loved the people, the animals, and the work. She leaves behind her loving husband, Bob DiRocco of Cottonwood; her son, Martin E. Mercer of Michigan; her brother, Tony DeFusto with his wife, Raisa and family of New York and Arizona; and her special friend and dog, Porter. Per Pat\u0027s request, there will be no funeral services. For those sending expressions of sympathy, please send memorial donations in Pat\u0027s name to: Northern Arizona Hospice, 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, Arizona 86326. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com