Patrick Hardish

Patrick Hardish obituary

Patrick Hardish

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Patrick Hardish Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gerity & Chubenko Funeral Home - Woodbridge on Oct. 9, 2025.

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Patrick Hardish, 81, of Perth Amboy passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at his home.

Born in Perth Amboy, Patrick was a lifelong resident; graduating from Perth Amboy High School and moving on to eventually graduate The Julliard School in New York City. While living in New York, Patirck was employed with the New York Public Library and was an accomplished composer and musician.

Patrick was predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Mildred Hardish along with six cousins, Patricia Strickland, Albert, Robert, Marty and Connie Jagielski and Barbara Weiss. Surviving are four cousins, Joyce Kane, Lee Hardish, Nancy Carlton and Louise Frederick along with many niceces and nephews.

A 12pm Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Good Shepherd Parish, 625 Florida Grove Road, Hopelawn, NJ 08861. Private cremation will follow. Funeral services have been entrusted to the care of Gerity & Chubenko Funeral Home, 411 Amboy Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ 07095.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

14

Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 p.m.

Good Shepherd Parish

625 Florida Grove Road, Hopelawn, NJ 08861

Send Flowers

Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.