Patricia Patty C. Coto Alfonso

ALFONSO, Patricia Coto, 65, a lifelong resident of Tampa, was called home Friday, October 21, 2011, while sur- rounded by her loving family. Patricia was a devoted mother and grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with her family, dancing and traveling. Patricia was a graduate of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and was a dedicated employee of the Hillsborough County School Board. She led an active life and performed with the Frank Rey dance studio until the age of 64. Patricia was preceded in death by her son, Patrick Alfonso; and her parents, Celido and Vicenta Coto. She is survived by her sons, Bryan (Beth), David (Chelsie); and daughter Andrea Alfonso; her sister, Cynthia (Michael) Sierra; brother, Robert Coto; grandchildren, Madeleine, Sterling, Beau-Patrick and Sophiejoon; and many other beloved family members. Family will receive visitors 5-9 p.m. Monday, October 24, 2011, at Gonzalez Funeral Home, 7209 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33614. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at Gonzalez Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, 4207 East Lake Ave., Tampa, FL 33601. Bryan Alfonso, David Alfonso, Bobby Coto, Joseph Alfonso, Michael Sierra, Chris Sierra, Tim Sierra, Kevin Babanats and Michael Babanats will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include Joe Petralia, Nick Babanats, Stevie Collier and Doug Schaefer.