Patti was born on July 19, 1964 in Jersey City, NJ, to James and Dolores Mongon. Growing up in Hillsdale, NJ, along with her older sister Colleen, anyone who knew Patti can remember her vibrant and loving personality. She graduated from Pascack Valley High School in 1982 and then Lebanon Valley College in 1986. Excelling at both levels as a student and cheerleader.
After graduating college, Patti began a working career in New York City. She married her loving husband Randy in November of 1988 and continued on with her successful career until the birth of her son, Andy. She then devoted her life and time to being a full-time Mom. Patti made it her mission that Andy experience life to the fullest. Every day was a new adventure and opportunity to learn something new.
In 2002, Patti decided to follow in her parent's footsteps and enter into the Education Field. She's worked at Roberge Elementary School in River Vale, NJ for over 20 years; primarily as a First Grade Teacher. Her zest for teaching young minds brought her great joy. She cherished each and every memory with her classes; impacting hundreds of students throughout her career.
Patti's hobbies outside of the classroom included BBQ's, kayaking on the Hudson River with Andy, live music concerts and cooking. She always had her life centered around her family, friends and the family dog, Tucker.
She is survived by her husband, Randy, her son, Andy (wife Tara), her sister, Colleen Steinberg, her niece, Caroline Steinberg and her nephew, Bobby Steinberg.
The family will receive their relatives and friends on Tuesday, January 17 from 4 PM to 9 PM at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society by visiting https://donate3.cancer.org
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