Patricia A. Fusco, age 85, of Belmar and Staten Island, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Riverview Medical Center, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Manhattan and raised in Huntington, Long Island. Patricia’s life was defined by her deep devotion to those she loved. It was in her youth that she met the love of her life, Sal (Severino) in Brooklyn, NY. Together, they moved to Staten Island to begin building a beautiful life and raising their three daughters. Patricia and Sal were not only partners in life but also in business as the owners and operators of Staten Island Kitchens, a testament to their shared commitment and hard work.

The couple later settled in Belmar for many years and enjoyed spending time at their second home in Vero Beach, Florida, as she loved the beach and the sound of the ocean waves. Patricia eventually moved to Holmdel to be closer to the family that served as the center of her world.

Patricia’s greatest fulfillment came from caring for her children and grandchildren. She was a constant, cheering presence in their lives, never missing a school activity, sports game, or performance. Her home was a sanctuary of hospitality, rooted in her proud Irish heritage and her unwavering faith. Her legendary laugh was infectious.

An active member of the Belmar Women’s Club, Patricia was a gifted creative who received numerous awards for her floral arrangements. She also found joy in crafting and making jewelry. A lifelong lover of New York City, she frequently enjoyed Broadway shows and the music of the 1950s. Among her favorite memories were the four decades of family trips to Aruba, an island that held a very special place in her heart.

Patricia was predeceased by her beloved husband, Severino, in 2014, and by her parents, Marie and Edward Rooney.

She is survived by her three devoted daughters: Serena and her husband, Gerald DiMaso, MD, of Holmdel; AnnMarie and her husband, Thomas Pontone, of Holmdel; and Janine Fusco of Harbour Isle, Florida; six grandchildren, Jerry and his wife Erika, Matthew and his wife Nicole, Alana and her husband Matthew, Amanda and her husband Andrew, Nicholas and his wife Emily, and Alyssa Jo and her husband Anthony. She also had six great-grandchildren, Michael, Santino, Marielle, Noa, Alessandra, and Gianluca.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 11th, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 12th, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Benedict’s Roman Catholic Church, Holmdel.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Patricia’s name can be made to the Sotos Syndrome Support Association a www.sotossyndrome.org/donate/, Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation at www.giveHMH.org, or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, www.stjude.org.