Patricia A. Filippini, of Bessemer, passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. Pat was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, friend and educator.

A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for immediate family only at the St. Sebastian Catholic Church and a memorial service will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund has been set up in honor of Pat's years of dedication and contributions towards education and technology. Her family would be honored to have memorials and donations directed to the Patricia A. Filippini Scholarship Foundation c/o Kathleen Whitburn, 13466 State Highway M64, Marenisco, MI 49947 or brought to the Gogebic Range Bank in Bessemer. Cards may be sent to her family in care of Greg Ramme, 401 First Avenue, Bessemer, MI 49911.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield. Condolences may be expressed online at lakesidememorialchapel.com.