Patricia J. Grizanti

Feb 21, 1949 — Aug 26, 2026

Patricia J. Bialaszewski Grizanti, age 77, passed away after an extended illness on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. She was born on February 21, 1949 in Dunkirk, NY, a daughter of the late Peter and Josephine (Gould) Bialaszewski.

She was a devoted and loving grandmother who cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and took great joy in doting on them. She was an excellent cook and talented baker who enjoyed preparing meals and special treats for family and friends. She also enjoyed shopping and taking leisurely "rides" in the car with her husband, simply enjoying their time together. Above all, the time she shared with her family brought her the greatest happiness.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Cosmo Anthony Grizanti; her brother, Peter Bialaszewski; and her brothers-in-law, David Lasecki, Jon Mancuso, Vito Szczerbacki, and Robert Mazurek.

She is survived by her daughters, Ann Emling (Michael), Jennifer Grizanti, Stephanie Grizanti, Renee Sakuta (Jeremy); her grandchildren, Nicole, Kayla, Carly, Harrison, Anthony, Analis, Alexis, and Enrique; ten great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Sally Lasecki, Rose Mancuso, Maryanne Gugino, Clara Mazurek, and Joanne Szczerbacki; her brother, Joey Bialaszewski; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call at the John R. Orlando Funeral Home on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service there at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be at Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association .

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Visitation

Monday, August 31, 2026

10:00 am - 1:30 pm (Eastern time)

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Funeral Service

Monday, August 31, 2026

1:30 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

John R. Orlando Funeral Home

2122 Raspberry Street, Erie, PA 16502

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Burial

Monday, August 31, 2026

Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery

2601 Norcross Road, Erie, PA 16510

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