Patricia A. “Pat” Mendes, 81 of Eatontown died at Riverview Medical Center, on Wednesday, April 23^rd.

She was a graduate of New Brunswick High School. Throughout her life, she lived in Union County, Cranford, and eventually settled in Eatontown in 1984. She was a former member of Laurelton Park Baptist Church, now known as the Living Faith Bible Church in Brick, and later became a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Oceanport. Her faith was of great importance to her.

Patricia enjoyed watching HGTV, Food Network, and Animal Planet, especially the show Property Brothers, as well as America’s Funniest Home Videos. Christmas was her favorite holiday.

She had a deep love for Christian hymns, the Beatles, Pat Boone, and her favorite entertainer was Barry Manilow.

Surviving her are her son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Suzanne Mendes of Eatontown; her daughter, Michelle Mendes of Eatontown; and her two grandchildren, Trevor and Matthew Mendes.

A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, May 1st, from 5 to 7 pm at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, located at 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, May 10th, at 11 am at the Calvary Baptist Church in Oceanport.