Patricia Gamez

Patricia Ann Gamez (nee Forte), age 47, of Wayne passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, August 12, 2019.

Patty is survived by her husband Byron Gamez, a daughter Sophia, her parents Patrick and Joanne Forte, two sisters; Andrea Facciolo and her husband Rocco of Wayne, and Lisa Forte and her fiancé Christopher Voight of Clifton, her nephews and niece Rocco Jr, Anthony and Gianna Facciolo, her in-laws, Byron Gamez, Sr. and Marie Elby Gamez, her brother in law, Walter Jesse Gamez and sister in law Andrea Gamez.   She is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Patty, born in Jersey City and raised in Sayreville, was the oldest of three daughters to Patrick and Joanne Forte.  She graduated from Sayreville High School in 1989.  Patty then attended Community College.  Patty worked in retail management for a number of years before switching to the field of Human Resources.  For the past several years, she worked for the company Co-Advantage, Inc. in Wayne as a Benefits Analyst.  Patty felt the people at her job were like family, and enjoyed it very much.

It was clear that Patty was meant to be a dedicated mother and wife.  She did everything for her family.  Patty was always there for Sophia; whether it was volunteering as a class mom, participating in the PTO or supporting Sophia in her various activities.  

Patty enjoyed spending time with friends and family.  She vacationed yearly with her family. The beach was one of her favorite places to be.  Patty would light up a room when she walked into it.  She was the type of person who was fun to be around and who you couldn’t help but like.  She put everyone above herself and was a truly devoted person, especially with her family. Patty loved shopping and planning for events and parties for anyone she could.  She valued traditions such as holiday baking with the family. Aside from all of Patty’s talents and interests, her greatest passion was providing for and spending time with her family.  She was a very warm and special person who touched the lives of many people and will be sincerely missed by everyone that knew her.

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In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make an expression of sympathy may wish to consider making a donation to the “Sophia Gamez Trust” organized by her family. Donations can be sent to her aunt, Andrea Facciolo, at 33 Hamilton Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470.