Patricia L. Cusato, 83,of North Reading passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022.

Pat was born March 13, 1939 in Worcester, MA. Raised in Wakefield, she was a proud graduate of Wakefield Memorial High School, class of 1956. She went on to graduate from Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School. Then moved to Melrose where she raised her five children. Friendly and outgoing, Pat loved her job as a Messenger/Escort for more than 20 years at Lahey Clinic in Burlington, where she brought a smile to all she met. After retirement, Pat enjoyed volunteering at the North Reading Town Hall Information desk.

Pat is survived by her children; Robert Cusato, Jr. of Tewksbury, William Cusato of Salem, Lori Knipper of North Reading, Stacey Peters and her husband Ken of Londonderry, NH, and Karen Nawn of Davidsonville, MD. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren; Danielle and Michael Cusato, Tim, Stephanie, Zachary and Danny Peters, Katie Knipper, and Tom and Andrew Nawn, along with many, many friends.

Pat will forever be remembered as a 'Hot Ticket.'

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.