Patricia A. Longo

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia A. Longo, age 74, of Wayne NJ.

Patricia passed away peacefully on Friday, June 30, 2023 while receiving the loving care of her family.

Patricia was born in Paterson and raised in Wanaque, NJ.  She was the youngest of three children to Rosario and Della Longo.  Those who came to know Patricia best, affectionately referred to her as “Patty.”  

Patty attended Lakeland Regional High School and graduated with the class of 1966.  Immediately following her graduation from high school, Patty found work quickly as a secretary in accounting at American Cyanamid in Wayne, NJ.  Years later, while Patty was still working with American Cyanamid, a new company was created through them called Cytec.  Patty accepted a position with Cytec in Woodland Park, NJ and remained employed with them until her retirement in 2013.  

Patty at first lived in Haskell, NJ and after her father’s passing she moved to Hawthorne, NJ with her mom.  While living in Hawthorne her mom passed away.  Patty remained in Hawthorne until 2013 when she moved to Wayne following her retirement and has been there ever since.    

Throughout her life, Patty was truly dedicated to her Catholic Faith.  While living in Haskell, she was a parishioner of St Francis Catholic Church.  She was also a parishioner of St Anthony Catholic Church in Hawthorne and most recently a parishioner of Our Lady of Consolation Church after moving to Wayne about ten years ago.  

Patty truly enjoyed cooking and baking.  She was famous through her family and friends for her Christmas cookies.  She also loved to knit and sew.  She knitted blankets, sweaters, and hats for her nieces and nephews and her friends every time there was an announcement of a birth.  She also treasured shopping at various Shopping Outlet locations.  She took great pride in saving money and being extremely thrifty.  

Aside from all of Patty’s hobbies and interests, her greatest passion was for her family and friends.  Nothing in the world meant more to Patty than spending time with those she loved.  Patty was a quiet sweet lady, easy going, and made friends wherever she went. She was always able to see the good in everyone she met and never had a bad word to say about anyone.  Patty will be truly missed by her family and friends.

Patty is survived by her brother George Longo and his wife Elissa of Toms River, NJ, two nieces; her goddaughter Doreen Longo of Toms River, and Lisa Marie Longo Cavico and her husband Stephen of Brick Township, NJ, one grandniece Diana Cavico of Brick Township, NJ  and her dear friend Bruce Vivino of Wayne, NJ.  She was predeceased by her sister Joan D’Alessio.  

In lieu of flowers, donations in Patricia’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Processing, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959, www.stjude.org