Patricia Ann Malatesta

Patricia Ann Malatesta, 77, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2016, at Mercy Hospital. Pat was born in Passaic, New Jersey and was the oldest of three siblings. Pat was the Executive Secretary at Stainless Incorporated for 17 years. She spent her youth growing up in Pompano Beach, Florida and then spent 45 years in North Wales, Pennsylvania and Myrtle Beach, until Pat and Dick moved to Arkansas in 2005 and has called Bella Vista home for 11 years. She was a lifelong fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and she had a great love for golf. Recently her greatest joy was her frequent trips to the gun range with her granddaughter, Grace. Pat is survived by her husband, Dick; her oldest son, Richard Jr., his wife and kids, Sydney, Cici and Sage; and her youngest son, William, his wife, Elizabeth and two children, Benjamin and Grace. Mass of the Resurrection will be at St. Bernard Catholic Church at 10 a.m., Friday, December 30th. All are welcomed back to Shadow Valley Country Club following the services to celebrate the life of Pat Malatesta. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that you make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association. On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.