Patricia Helen (Quataert) Berardi was born on February 2nd, 1939, and was the first of eight children of Norine and William Quataert. She grew up on Whitmore Street in Rochester with her eight siblings in the downstairs of a two-family home. From an early age, Pat took on a great deal of responsibility helping care for her sisters and brothers – Don, Phyllis, Michael, Pam, Peter, Bob, and Helen. While attending Our Lady of Mercy High School, she worked as a cashier at Loblaws grocery store to help support her family, and it was there that she met the love of her life, Lloyd Berardi. The two met the first day that Lloyd began bagging groceries at Pat’s cash register and, shortly thereafter, announced to her with great certainty that he was going to marry her someday. She giggled at the tall, skinny young man. But, soon enough, they began dating.
After high school, Pat began work as an administrative assistant at Stromberg-Carlson in Rochester, continuing to date Lloyd as he attended college. Shortly after their wedding in late summer of 1960, Pat began her next career as a full-time homemaker and mother, taking care of son Tim and daughter Susan. The first family home was on Linden Avenue in Rochester, and the family later moved to Clarkes Crossing in Fairport. Wherever the family lived, they were blessed with wonderfully kind neighbors who often became lifelong friends.
Pat was an amazing wife, mother, and homemaker. An accomplished and talented seamstress, she sewed many clothes and outfits for her family. She and Lloyd also began hosting all of the important holidays and family gatherings, including massive Christmas celebrations, New Year’s Eve parties, summer picnics, and birthdays. This continued for many years until other family members picked up the torch. Pat was a wonderful cook, and spent countless hours in the kitchen canning and preserving fruits, vegetables, and tomato sauce. That tomato sauce was often a central part of weekly Sunday dinners with her beloved mother Norine and equally-beloved in-laws Lloyd Sr. and Harriett.
One of Pat’s many passions was shopping and, in her words, “bargain hunting.” As part of her love of a good bargain, she got heavily into coupons and refunding, and used the sizable savings and proceeds to pay for several family vacations. She loved buying gifts for family, friends, loved ones and, at times, people she barely knew. Pat was also an avid gardener. She spent many hours planting and tending to beautiful flowers, plants and vegetable gardens. The family used to joke that it was amazing how the lawn seemed to shrink over the years because of the ever-expanding flower beds and gardens.
After her children began school full-time, she worked as the Executive Assistant to the President of the Department of Social Services and later in the same at Family Service of Rochester with a close-knit group of colleagues who became and remained dear friends.
After their children graduated from college, Pat and Lloyd moved into their retirement townhouse. Pat continued in her role of proud mother to Tim and Sue, and beloved son-in law Michael. In 1998, Pat took on another very special role – that of loving and adoring grandmother to Olivia and Alex, of whom she was immensely proud. From the day each was born, there was rarely a conversation with her son Tim that didn’t center around the latest news about her grandchildren and their adventures and accomplishments.
After her retirement, Pat resumed up her love of sewing and eventually found herself enmeshed in the world of quilting. This is where her amazing artistic gifts truly flourished; she quickly moved from the world of traditional quilting into art quilts and fiber art. She attended and eventually taught many classes and workshops and, until the very end, was an active member and officer in several local quilt guilds and groups. Pat and Lloyd created an amazing quilting studio in the basement of their home; truly one of her “happy places.” Her work was featured in a number of shows and exhibitions, including pieces displayed at the Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester, and received many awards. An especially proud moment was when she was honored as Featured Quilter at the annual show of the Genesee Valley Quilt Guild in 2022. In announcing the news of Pat’s passing to members of the GVQC, one of Pat’s friends wrote, “She was a wonderful, wild, funny woman and so full of life and creative energy. Her quilting talents were impressive and many of us benefited from classes and trunk shows that she held for us.”
In August of 2020, on the day of their 60th wedding anniversary, Lloyd passed away. Her most fervent wish was to remain in their beautiful home, which she was able to do with the help of her children and her loving caregivers. Despite a number of health issues, she continued her quilting, and shopping, and caring for family and friends until the very end. Even in death that caring continues; as an organ donor, she will continue to enhance and improve the lives and health of others.
Pat’s son, daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren loved her beyond measure, and that love was returned many times over.
In lieu of flowers or donations, Pat’s family suggests that those who knew and loved her plant some flowers and think of her when they enjoy the beautiful blossoms.
Calling Wednesday December 3, 2025 4-6PM at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home (Egypt Location) 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Road, Fairport. Funeral Service Thursday December 4, 2025 1PM at White Haven Memorial Park All Seasons Chapel 210 Marsh Road, Pittsford.
19 responses to “Berardi, Patricia H.”
I’m saddened and heartbroken with the loss of a great lady and someone I called my special friend.
A beautiful soul is never forgotten.
Rest in peace Pat, and I’m sure your helping HIM with the flowers and the gardens up there.
So sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. Knew her through quilting and she was a special lady. Prayers to her family
Pat mentored me when I was new to the Genesee Valley Quilt Club Board of Directors, and I will always cherish her wisdom, guidance and sense of humor. Her courage in facing her illness is an inspiration.
Pat was a very special person and I’m glad to have known her. She was a great teacher and I am still enjoying the wall hangings I made in her classes. My heart goes out to all who will miss her, too.
Pat was a much loved friend and mentor to me at the Genesee Valley Quilt Club. She will be so missed.S a very special lady.
Pat’s creativity, was limitless. She was such a special, loving, neighbor and dear friend.
I met Pat the first night I ventured into a Monday night Perinton Quilt Guild meeting so many years ago.
She became a special lady in my life and feeling so blessed to call her my friend.
I learned so much from her in many areas of life. Her love of quilting of course, her artist vision was amazing, her love of teaching others by encouraging them along the way, and her love for people always.
Her generosity was unending: from a special piece of fabric, to a private session in her amazing studio, to a meal and ” a little special something” as you were walking out the door. As I was to meet with her this past Monday for a ‘catch-up’ lunch visit, I instead, sat at home counting my blessings of the many ways she touch me and others while I rested under the first quilt I ever made with her. Thank you Pat. Your gifts will continue to give joy and comfort in your absence. Peace to her family and friends.
My deepest condolences to Pat’s family. She was a kind and very talented woman. She will be greatly missed.
Pat was such a kind soul. She always made me feel good. I was lucky to know her.
Many found memories with Pat at Quataert family events. Also Saturday journeys on Wetmore St. while our parents played cards. Love to her family
Cousin Nancy
It is a punch in the heart this morning to hear that dear Pat Berardi has died. Oh my, what a generous kind spirit of goodness she was.. Reading Pat’s obituary declares for certain that everyone!!! Knew that about Pat, and loved and esteemed her for it. Pat and Lloyd were such a beautiful pair, lady and gentleman ….not found so often these days. Pat was a grateful soul. She forever reminded me that my quilting classes began that passion for her…But..oh my goodness…how she soared in the craft and art!!! Of quilting…!!! Not to mention, with her sheer production!!! And her awards!!!!! Thank you dear Pat Berardi, for being in my life.
Pat was truly a special lady, and I was blessed to have known her. I am deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend. Rest in peace Pat.
When I talk about Pat, I tell people, that she took me under her wing. But after saying that, the response was, that was how she was. The last time I spoke with her, was just a couple a weeks ago. She asked if I could help her, with selling her fabric @ the Genesee Valley Quilt Club meeting. I was sad that could not help her, on that day. The funny thing, not really, she was calling me from the hospital!!!!!! I have always said, that quilters are a very special, group of people, they are generous with their time & talents. Pat was that person. I’am happy she has joined, Lloyd. But I’am sad she left us.
I first met Pat at a meetingvof quilters called “Show and Tell”. What a great artist and person. She will be missed by many of us. Prayers to her family.
Joyce Martelli
I worked with Pat and Peter in the 80’s at Family Service. She was smart, responsible, kind and always had a smile. My sincere condolences to her family at this difficult time.
My condolences to all on Pat’s passing. She was a lovely woman and I was so pleased to be her friend. Pat was very active in our community and I enjoyed working with her. She was also a talented artist as shown in her beautiful quilts. We will all miss her.
I only met Pat three years ago, as I started work at Sweet Charity Resale in Fairport. I would quickly learn of her love of beautiful things, and she bought many of the items I had eyed, but knew I didn’t have room for. It was obvious at our first interaction that she was kind and caring, and one of my greatest joys was when she would walk through the door. “Pat! How are you?” was almost always answered with some form of “Doing great”, although she had days when she wasn’t quite up to snuff, and I would commiserate. But even on those days she couldn’t help giving one of her big smiles, and you felt the sincerity of it. And it was clear that she was well liked by the care givers who accompanied her, some of whom she taught to search for treasures, as well.
She is already missed by all of the volunteers of our store who knew her, and I will forever feel a tinge of sadness knowing that her brightness will no longer grace our shop or my heart.
Our deepest condolences to your family on Pat’s passing. She and Lloyd were one of the first people to welcome us to the neighborhood. We’ll always remember them telling the story of how they met. It was clear the love they shared was emmence even after 60 years. Pat’s positivity will be missed.