Clifton, New Jersey
Patrick M. Dearborn, 68, of Verona, N.J., died on July 16, 2013. Cremation is private. A memorial service will be held in August at a date and time to be announced. Arrangements are by Powell-Marrocco Funeral Home 470 Colfax Avenue Clifton, www.marroccos.com. Mr. Dearborn was born in Jersey City, N.J., and lived in Bayonne, N.J., and Glen Ridge, N.J., before moving to Verona 26 years ago. He was an art and drama teacher for 36 years at Montclair High School and also was the artistic director of the School of Visual and Performing Arts at Montclair High School, where he produced countless shows and directed 22 musicals and shaped countless young lives. He was a member of the Ramapo Kennel Club and was very active in dog shows Mr. Dearborn was the beloved husband of Eleanor (Harlow) Dearborn; loving father to Eleanor Ann Cavallo of Roseland, N.J.; devoted grandfather of Jonathan Louis Cavallo, and brother of John, Allen, Bernard, Eugenia Foley and the late Mickey, Donald and Cornelia.
I was so sorry to learn about Patrick's passing. He and I went to JCSC together and I have such fond memories of him. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Eileen Farrell Kiel
September 17, 2013 | Sewell, NJ
We are very sorry to have learned the passing our Mr.Dearborn. Your family will remain in our prayers.
Shamberger
August 04, 2013 | Montclair, NJ
I just read in the Montclair Times that Patrick had passed on. Eleanor, you and your daughter have my deepest sympathy. May God continue to uplift and keep you in His care. Always, Anita
Anita Mack
July 29, 2013 | Montclair, NJ
DEARBORN I JUST WANT YOU TO NO THAT IN MY HOUSE YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED,, WE ALL LOVED YOU AND I KNOW GOD IS SINGING BIG BLACK LADY STOPS THE SHOW,,,BECAUSE YOU AND SAMMY DID STOP THAT SHOW R.I.P. I KNOW YOUR WRITING A SHOW AS WE SPEAK,,,,,YOUR LEGACY WILL LIVE ON...LOVE THE YAYA FAMILY.
SHARON YAYA-NASH
July 23, 2013 | MONTCLAIR, NJ
ELEANOR AND FAMILY
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this time of need.
We have happy memories of Patrick he enjoyed showing his dogs Afghan/Shih-Tzu for years. Also devoted to his family.
Dee &Linda Masker
July 23, 2013 | Lincoln Park, NJ
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Our deepest sympathy.
Nancy and Rich Feldhan and family
July 19, 2013
God Bless to the Dearborn family in this time of loss. All my thoughts are with you as I sit hear and remember some of the shows we have been at over the years. You will be greatly missed in the dog world.
Melissa Ayer
July 19, 2013 | Mahwah, NJ
S.V.P.A.
Thank you Mr. Dearborn foo the spectacular performances at Montclair High! You have and will still, create value!
Raven's Mom...
Renata
Renata Hobson
July 19, 2013 | Montclair, NJ
Dear Eleanor,
I will miss Patrick so much. He had so much love for art, people, dogs. I will always treasure the times and memories from all the good times we spent together at the Glen Ridge house, dog shows..Love to you and family, Betsy
Betsy Treharne
July 19, 2013