Patricia Mary Egan née Norton, 82, of Fair Haven, passed peacefully from this life Sept. 4, 2022.
Born Christmas Eve 1939 in Teaneck to Elwyn and Marguerite Norton, Patricia was one of eight children. She graduated from William Paterson University with her bachelor’s degree in teaching. She taught for the Longfellow School in Teaneck and then for 25 years in Fair Haven at both the Viola L. Sickles and Knollwood Schools.
Patricia devoted her life and love to family and to children of all ages. She had a boundless faith in God and was a parishioner of the Church of the Nativity in Fair Haven. Patricia’s enthusiasm, love, humor and smile touched the lives of many, leaving a legacy of innovative education, dedication to family, and a loving devotion to all who were blessed to be by her side.
Patricia was predeceased by her beloved husband James S. Egan in 1986, as well as her parents, Elwyn and Marguerite Norton, and two brothers, Robert and Roy Norton.
She is survived by five caring siblings, Richard (Camille) Norton, Ronald (Virginia) Norton, Kevin (Barbara) Norton, Kathleen (Joseph) Mobilio, and Dennis (Patricia) Norton, and many nieces and nephews.
Patricia cherished her four loving children and their spouses, Kevin Egan and wife Anne of Westborough, Massachusetts, Richard Egan and wife Carolyn of West Long Branch, Christen McMahon-Vota and husband Tim of Little Silver, and Michel Chojnacki and husband Jerzy of Shrewsbury, and her 12 cherished grandchildren, Kevin (Meghan), John and Adelene Egan, Jaimie, Jessica and Emily Egan, Jack and Cole McMahon, Violet and Rowan Vota, Christian and Reed Chojnacki.
Family and friends may visit from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 at the John E. Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Ave., Red Bank. A funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 at The Church of the Nativity, 180 Ridge Road, Fair Haven, followed by burial at Fair View Cemetery, 456 State Route 35, Middletown.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Patricia’s memory to Grace Healthcare Services, 105 Fieldcrest Ave., Suite 402, Edison, NJ 08837. Email: info@gracehcs.com.
Memories and condolences may be shared at johnedayfuneralhome.com.
The article originally appeared in the September 9 – 14, 2022 print edition of The Two River Times.
