Patricia “Patti” Ann Bussiere, 59, beloved wife of Joseph Bussiere, of East Hartford, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 12, 2022 in her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Patti was born in Hartford and was the daughter to the late William and Marian (Altieri) McDougal. She was a lifelong East Hartford resident, graduating from George J. Penney High School. Patti was employed at the Travelers Insurance Company for 40 years where she gained many special friends. She enjoyed spending time and making memories with her family and friends. She also thrived at being a grandmother. Spending most of her time either being with or talking about her five grandchildren. She will always be remembered for her big heart and beautiful smile.

Besides her beloved husband, she is survived by and will be dearly missed by her children; Kayla Riley and her husband Michael of Amston, Joseph Bussiere and his wife Erin of Coventry; a very special niece, very close to her heart, Jennifer Riley and her husband Sean of Amston; a brother, William McDougal and his wife Suzanne of South Windsor; along with her precious grandchildren who were her pride and joy: JoJo, Jaxon, Colton, Olivia, and Damien. In addition to her immediate family Patti leaves behind her family in Pennsylvania, several adored brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends. Patti was also predeceased by a brother, Joseph McDougal.

Funeral services were held Monday and Tuesday, August 22nd and 23rd, at the D’Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel with a Mass of Christian Burial taking place at Our Lady of Peace Church of St. Edmund Campion Parish.

Donations in Patti’s name may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

Patti’s family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Timothy Hong and his staff for his compassion and excellent care given to Patti during her illness. Online, go to desopoeh.com.