Patricia Galloway

Patricia “Patty” “Trish” Galloway, age 64, of Kinnelon, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Patty was the firstborn of John and Winifred (Middlehurst) Jachera’s four children. She was born in Belleville and raised in Wayne—first at her family’s home at 40 Edith Court, and later at 85 Hemlock Terrace in the Packanack Lake section of town, where she spent her formative years. She graduated from DePaul Catholic High School with the Class of 1979.

Trish met her beloved husband, Jacob “Jack” Galloway, while out for a night of bowling at T-Bowl, a longtime Wayne landmark. They married on March 19, 1983, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Wayne, when Trish was just twenty-one years old. She and Jack were blessed with twenty-six years in what Trish described as a “fun-loving” marriage. After a honeymoon in the Poconos, they lived in Jack’s hometown of Prospect Park in an apartment on East Main Street. In 1991, they purchased their home in Kinnelon, where Trish lived for the rest of her life.

Patty’s early years of marriage were filled with the joy and blessing of being “Mommy” to her dear daughter, Kristie. She was a devoted presence in Kristie’s life, serving as a class mom during her elementary years and spending countless quality hours together. In the late afternoons, Jack would return home from work and Patty would head off to her job at the Wayne Manor, where she was a beloved bartender. In later years, Patty continued her career in hospitality, serving as a food and beverage captain at weddings, corporate events, and family celebrations at venues including the Marriott in Teaneck, the Hilton in Woodcliff Lake, and most recently, the DoubleTree by Hilton in Fairfield.

On Sunday afternoons, if she wasn’t at work, Trish could always be found cheering for her favorite team, the New York Giants. She was a passionate fan, and when the Giants won the Super Bowl in 2012, she and Kristie took the day off to attend the team celebration at Giants Stadium in the Meadowlands.

Above all else, Trish treasured time spent with family, including her dearly departed dogs, Gypsy and Kimba. Kristie holds cherished memories of their annual vacations—breathing in the fresh air at Lake George, enjoying the salty breezes of Wildwood Crest, and visiting Clearwater, Florida during spring breaks. Trish also loved hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve at her home in Kinnelon. After Kristie’s marriage, mother and daughter continued their tradition of weekend visits, which became even more special with the arrival of Patty’s granddaughter, Shayla. Patty delighted in being a grandmother—spoiling Shayla and taking her on fun outings to Turtle Back Zoo and Build-A-Bear.

Patty’s sudden passing leaves a void too deep to fill. Her energetic spirit, contagious laugh, and warm sense of humor will be remembered by all who knew and loved her.

Trish was the beloved wife of John “Jack” Galloway, blessed in marriage for 26 years until his passing in 2009. She was the devoted mother of Kristie Alessandra and her husband Thomas of Boonton, and the proud “Grandma” of little Shayla Alessandra. She was the cherished daughter of Winifred “Wyn” Jachera; the loving sister of Linda Feldman and husband Pete of Wayne, the late Michael Jachera (2019) and wife Holly of Scotch Plains, and Steven Jachera and wife Antonella of Parsippany. She was also the dear aunt of Amanda Feldman, Ally and husband Chris Zavala, Zachary Jachera, Tyler Jachera, Jayden Jachera, Jonathan Jachera, and Madison Jachera, and the adoring great-aunt of Aubree.

In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Patty’s name are asked to consider donating to her granddaughter Shayla's college fund. Checks can be made out to "Morgan Stanley" and on the memo line include "Shayla Alessandra."