Geraldine “ Gerry” Marie Barletta,  68 of  Patterson passed away on August 31, 2024 at  Sutter Hospital in Sacramento.

Mrs. Barletta was born in  Turlock, CA and was a resident of  Patterson for  many years. She was a bus driver for Patterson schools and student driver instructor. She could usually be found at an athletic event as she loved seeing all the students, she had great love for her community. Geraldine had a kooky personality and told jokes to the end. She took great pride in being a mother and her grandkids were her world. 

 Mrs. Barletta was survived by her husband, Frank Barletta, Jr. of Patterson; daughters, Tara Winegar of Twin Falls, Idaho, Kayla Rose of Turlock and Nicole Barletta of Patterson; brothers, Lloyd Souza, Jr. of Turlock, Robert Souza of Turlock and Ronnie Souza of Stevinson; sister, Jackie Barcelos of Hilmar and six grandchildren.

A Visitation will be held at  5:00pm to 6:00pm, followed by a Rosary at  6:00pm,  Wednesday, September 18, 2024 and a Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Hillview Funeral Chapels in Patterson. Interment to follow at  Hills Ferry Cemetery in Newman.\

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to your favorite school or athletic organization in Gerry’s name.