Patricia M. Dini

Patricia Dini January 15, 1936 – July 20, 2025 With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Patricia "Pat" Dini of Hazlet, who departed this life on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the age of 89. She passed peacefully at HMH Bayshore Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 15, 1936, in Staten Island, New York, Pat lived a life of kindness, compassion, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. She was the heart of her family - a nurturing presence whose warmth and generosity touched everyone who knew her. Pat found joy in life's simple pleasures: reading, visits to the beach, and long, cherished phone calls with her sisters. But her greatest happiness came from being surrounded by family - especially her grandchildren and great grandsons, whose lives she followed with endless pride and affection. She loved attending their sporting events, saving every card and piece of artwork they made, and celebrating even the smallest milestones with a full heart. She also treasured her large extended family and loved spending time at family gatherings with her sisters, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Those moments, full of laughter and connection, were among her most cherished. She is survived by her beloved children: Vincent Dini and his wife Lori, Carla Napoli and her husband Adam, and Lori Dini. She was predeceased by her daughter Mary Anne Hogan and her son, Quinto Dini; his wife, Benita, survives him. Pat was a proud and loving grandmother to Noelle Dini, Dominique Dini, Nicholas Dini and his wife Jessica, Brianna Dini, Victoria Wasilick and her husband Daniel, Jesse Cognetta, and Christopher Dini. She was predeceased by two grandchildren, Melissa Dini and Vincent Dini. She was also predeceased by her devoted husband of 41 years, Carlo Dini, whose memory she held close to her heart. Pat's legacy is one of love, strength, and grace. She was a woman who always put her family first, offering unwavering support, quiet wisdom, and boundless love. Her absence leaves an immeasurable void, but her spirit will continue to live on in the hearts and memories of all who knew her. She will be deeply missed. Services Wake: Thursday, July 24, 2025 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM (ET) Laurel Funeral Home 201 Laurel Ave Hazlet Township, NJ 07734 Funeral Mass: Friday, July 25, 2025 10:00 AM (ET) St. Ann's R.C. Church 311 Carr Avenue Keansburg, NJ 07734 In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Patricia's honor to one of the following organizations: Parking for Pete's Sake: 46 David Terrace, Red Bank, NJ 07701 or the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, https://www.emmanuelcancer.org/