Michele Patetta (née Figueroa), 57, of New Milford, NJ, (formerly of Hoboken, NJ) passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Robert Patetta. Also survived by many cherished nieces and nephews.
Michele was born in Jersey City, NJ and raised by Esther Cabanilla and Jose Figueroa. She worked for many years as a paralegal with the Law Firm of Mak & Liang of Paramus. Michele loved life, was a devoted parishioner of St. Mary’s Church, and active volunteer.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 13th, 3-7 PM at the Frech-McKnight Funeral Home, 161 Washington Avenue, Dumont. Funeral Mass to take place at St. Mary’s R.C. Church, 280 Washington Avenue, Dumont on Friday, February 14th, 2025 at 9:30 AM. Entombment Holy Cross Mausoleum, 340 Ridge Road, North Arlington. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Michele’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; www.stjude.org.