Patricia Ann Rotella

Patricia Ann Rotella obituary

Patricia Ann Rotella

Patricia Rotella Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O'Boyle Funeral Home on Jul. 3, 2025.
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Patricia Ann Rotella beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend, who passed away on July 2nd, 2025 at the age of 83.

Born on April 4th, 1942 in Bayonne, New Jersey, Patricia dedicated her life to her family, filling their days with love, laughter, and the comforting smell of something baking in the oven. A mother to four children, and a proud grandmother to four grandchildren. She was the heart of her family - always ready with a kind word, a warm hug, or a fresh batch of cream puffs.

Pat found joy in the simple things - Perry Mason reruns, Murder She Wrote, Charlie Chan, and spending time with her loved ones. Her home was a place of warmth, where everyone felt welcome and loved.

She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her generous heart, and the way she made everyday moments feel special. Though she may no longer be with us, her legacy lives on in the traditions she started, the love she gave, and the lives she touched.

She is survived by her four children and their spouses: Nancy (spouse: Billy Kelty), Anthony, Bernice, and Tommy (spouse Linda Rotella), and her four grandchildren: Toniann (spouse: Austin Sharron), Billy Kelty, Thomas, and Tyler Rotella. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Rotella.

A celebration of Patricia's life will be held on July 7th, 2025 at O'Boyles' Funeral Home.

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