Patricia Kimiko Bruso was born in Clinton Mass., September 24, 1955 to Ivan Marcus Bruso and his wartime bride Kimie Ann Yoshida.

Patricia AKA "Patty" survived by 2 older brothers, Loran Bruso and Gilbert Bruso.

The family moved to California 57 years ago.

Patty was married to Doug Whalley November 23, 1989. Patty was "My answer to prayer".

As I told everyone, God gave me my WIFE!!!

Our son, Kevin and Daughter Michele love Mom.

Patty was that "Special Mom" and Wife" that brought happiness to all that knew her.

Our Daughter Michelle and Husband gave us two Grandkids, "Xander", 5 years old, and "Ava", 3 years old.

Patty is with Family and Friends, in "Heaven" waiting for the rest of us.

" I love you my darling", see you soon.

Daddy Doug