Of Newton, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Thursday morning December 22nd, 2016 at the age of 78. Born on March 21, 1938 in Newton; daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Scoldimia) Bianco, Patricia was raised in Newton and was a lifelong resident. A graduate of Newton High School, Patricia worked at the Raytheon Corporation in Waltham for many years before working as a Cook with the City of Newton School Department in the Middle Schools retiring from the Day Middle School. Family was the central focus of her life. In her spare time she enjoyed bowling, crocheting, and watching television cooking shows and Dancing with the Stars. Beloved wife of the late Arthur D. Perkins. Patricia is survived by her devoted and loving children Paul D. Perkins of Newton, Tom Perkins of Newton and Judy Terhune of Marshfield, cherished grandmother of Lawrence Lawrence, her dear siblings James Bianco of Newton, Nancy Bianco of Newton and Betty Hagan of Minnesota. In addition she is survived by many nieces, nephews and her dog “Jack”. Dear sister of the late Angelina Cucinnotta, Viola Sturniolo, Samuel, Dominic and Joseph Bianco. Relatives & Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Service in celebration of Patricia’s Life in the Mary Catherine Chapel of Brasco & Sons Memorial, 773 Moody Street, WALTHAM on Wednesday morning Dec. 28th at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Newton Cemetery. Visiting Hours will be held in the Mary Catherine Chapel on Tuesday Dec. 27th from 3 – 7 p.m. Parking attendants on duty. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in Patricia’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701