Patricia M. Farrell (née Murray) 79, of Little Silver, passed away at home June 24. Patricia was born in July 1940 in Jersey City. She met her husband Bob “down the shore” and, after marriage, Pat and Bob settled in Leonia where they resided for 36 years and were parishioners of St. John’s Catholic Church. They later moved to Little Silver.
Pat was a graduate of St. Michael’s High School, received a Bachelor of Arts from Jersey City State University and a Master of Arts from Fordham University. Pat was an educator at PS #8 in Jersey City for 35-plus years where she taught kindergarten through second grade, seventh and eighth grade, and eventually became the school’s guidance counselor. She was a passionate educator and loved her career at PS #8 as well as the people and students that she came in contact with along the way; many becoming lifelong friends. Pat was a lifelong learner, avid reader and passionate game player who brought her competitive spirit to every game. Pat loved her family, she cherished her role as sister, aunt, wife, mother and “Gigi.” Pat was a loyal friend. She will be missed by her family and her many friends.
She was predeceased by her parents, Dennis and Janette (née Cassidy) Murray; her brothers Vincent Murray and his wife Jean, Dennis Murray and his wife Sarah, and Raymond Murray; and her sisters, Grace Sidloski and her husband Henry, Jean Zaucha and her husband Edward, and Ann Boyle; sister-in-law Sharon Farrell; and several dear nieces and nephews.
Patricia is survived by her beloved husband Robert; loving daughter Kathryn McAllister and her husband Marc; grandchildren Maggie, Declan and Connor; her dear sister Margaret Renz and her husband Bruce; sister-in-law Maxine Murray; brother-in-law Bill Farrell and his wife Carol; and many niece and nephews and cherished friends.
Private visitation for close friends and family was June 26 at Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank, and a private Funeral Mass took place Saturday morning.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Patricia’s name to Cure PSP at psp.org.
