Patricia Bolan

Patricia Bolan obituary, Pompton Plains, NJ

Patricia Bolan

Patricia Bolan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by M. John Scanlan Funeral Home - Pompton Plains on Jun. 27, 2025.

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Patricia Bolan, 78, and long-time resident of Wayne, New Jersey, passed away on June 20, 2025.
Born and raised in Wanaque, New Jersey, Patricia was the only daughter of the late Schuyler and Katherine Pellington.
Patricia graduated from Wanaque High School and continued her education at both Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey and William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey.
Patricia was employed as an insurance examiner for Prudential and State Farm Insurance Company. She also worked for E. Greene and Company as an office manager.
Her hobbies included reading, sewing and needlepoint. Many family memories were made on trips to the Jersey Shore, Lake Champlain in New York and Florida. Her care, concern and devotion to family will be forever missed and remembered.
Patricia's true joy in life was spending time with her seven grandchildren.
Patricia is lovingly survived by her husband, Raymond Bolan, daughter Adrienne Bolan, son Ryan Bolan, daughter in law Amy Bolan and her grandchildren Kyle Urban, Trevor Urban, Sarah Urban, Sean Bolan, Liam Bolan, Bevin Riegert and Brynn Riegert. She was predeceased by her daughter, Amanda (Bolan) Riegert.
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KathleenMalina-Grip

July 20, 2025

To Ray Bolan and family....
I am so sorry to hear about Pat's
passing...she is my cousin. She was always a sweet...kind person..
I lived in Wayne too and have nice memories of having dinner with her from time to time...and visiting with her at her home. Also fond memories of childhood get togethers. I will pray for her..Ray and family.
Sincerely...
Kathleen Malina-Grip and Family...

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