Patrick "Pat" E. DeCero, 92, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Chicago, IL to the late Federico and Giovanna DiCera. Pat proudly served his country as member of the U.S. Army. He worked in human resources for U.S. Steel and after retirement he continued working for Walmart for over 20 years with his wife. Pat is survived by his daughter, Laura (Craig) Kozlowski of Fort Wayne; 2 grandchildren, Alyssa (Ryan Bodnar) Kozlowski of Grabill, IN, and Taylor (D'Antoni) Walker of Fort Wayne; and 2 great-grandchildren, Mia and Kehlani. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley DeCero; 3 sisters, and 1 brother. Services will be held at a later date in Chicago, IL. To sign the online guestbook, www.fairhavenfortwayne.com