Maria Patania, 87, of Union, NJ passed away on Friday, August 14, 2015.
Maria was born in Newark, NJ and was a longtime resident of Union. She was a member of the Knights of Columbus Chapter 4504 and the Senior Council of Union. She was also a parishioner of St. Michael’s Church, Union.
Beloved wife of the late William Patania. Loving mother of Gail Patania and James Patania and his wife Cheryl. Adoring grandmother of James and Rayana. Dear sister-in-law of Sandra Mazza (nee. Patania). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday, August 18th from 4-8 PM at McCracken Funeral Home, 1500 Morris Ave., Union NJ. A funeral mass will be offered on Wednesday, August 19th at 10:15 AM at St. Michael’s Church, Union, with interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover.
