Patricia Maria Paulozzo, 71, of Boonton/Montville, NJ, passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 17, 2024.

Born in Newark, NJ in August 1952 to the late Nicholas & Theresa (Polchik) Ridosh. Patty was known to be an amazing cook. Her eggplant & chicken parm dishes were her signatures. She loved animals, especially dogs. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening vegetables and flowers. The holidays always had a special place in her heart.

She is survived by her sons, Frank and his wife Tracy; and Nick; her daughter, Michelle Kimball; her loving grandchildren, Ashley, Carly, Brandon, Dylan, Alexander, Thomas and Angela Grace. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Spalding and nephew, Mark Spalding Jr. Patty was predeceased by her husband, Frank in 2018, her brothers, Michael and Thomas Ridosh; and her granddog, Bella.

Relatives and friends may visit on Tuesday, January 23rd, from 4-8 PM at the Codey & Mackey Funeral Home, 107 Essex Ave, Boonton, NJ, with a prayer service to start at 7:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks to consider donations to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), 424 E. 92nd St,New York, NY 10128-6804 or St Jude Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place • Memphis, TN 38105.