Patricia A. Janelli, 92, of Whiting, NJ passed away on the morning of October 21, 2026. She was born in New York City to parents Harvey and Emily Janelli. Patricia grew up in New York City and called many places home, such as Mt. Vernon, NY and Whiting, NJ. She settled in Whiting forty years ago and felt that she had found her community.

Patricia worked as a business manager for Verizon for over forty years before her retirement thirty-five years ago. After her retirement, Patricia enjoyed working as the treasurer for Whiting Station.

Patricia was a very independent, tough woman who enjoyed competition. Whether that be during a game of scrabble with her family, where she reigned as the champion or during her family's yearly Easter Egg Hunts, racing to find the golden egg. Through her toughness, Patricia was a very loving and caring person who adored the time she spent with her family. She enjoyed being the family host for the holidays and always made a delicious spread which ranged from antipasto to a leg of lamb.

Patricia is predeceased by her loving parents, Harvey and Emily Janelli; her brothers, Ronald Janelli and Harvey Janelli; and her sister-in-law Gloria Janelli. She is survived by her nieces, Maria (Eric) Janelli-Molders, Gloria Naples, Joanne (Jon) Stewart, and Jennifer (Chris) Banyai; her grand nieces and nephews, Gabriella Naples, Garrett Naples, Nicholas Cecola, Alexandra Stewart and Allie Stewart; and her adored fur baby, Milo.

A mass will be offered on November 21, 2026 at 10:45 am at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, located at 30 Schoolhouse Road in Whiting, NJ.