Patricia (Riley) Faillaci passed away on Sunday, May 8th at Jersey Shore Medical Center.  Born in Long Branch on January 8th, 1944, Patricia was a lifelong resident of the area, moving to the Wanamassa section of Ocean Township in 1974.

Patricia was a proud graduate of Long Branch High School Class of 1962 and William Paterson University, where she earned her Degree in Education and English.  Following graduation, Patricia accepted a job teaching for the Ocean Township Board of Education, where she would spend her entire 34 year career as a Middle School Teacher at the Ocean Intermediate School.

Patricia was an avid reader, a passion she shared with her father.  She would always have a book she was in the process of finishing.  She could be found in the summer at the North Bath Avenue Beach reading an Agatha Christie or any other mystery novel.  Patricia also looked forward to her monthly Atlantic City trips with her husband.  From the Claridge, to Ballys, and, finally, the Golden Nugget, Patricia could be found at a variety of slot machines. There was never a time where Patricia went to AC where she did not return with some story of hitting a jackpot right on her way out for the day. Patricia was also known for her signature dish in the kitchen.  For every holiday and family gathering, you could count on “Aunt Pat” bringing her deviled eggs, in her trademark Waterford Crystal dish.

Patricia was predeceased by her parents John and Theresa Riley; her father and mother-in-law Sam and Anne Faillaci; her sister-in-law Marilyn Riley; and her brother-in-law Carmen Faillaci.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years Thomas Faillaci; her brothers and sister-in-law John and Debra Riley, and Frank Riley; her nieces and nephews Alexandra Riley, Victoria and Ryan Allison, Frank and Allison Riley, and her nephew and Godson Chris Riley.  She is also survived by her great niece and nephew who she spoiled from the day they were both born, Samantha and Frankie Riley.

In accordance with Patricia’s wishes there will be no public funeral services. She will be interred at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, West Long Branch. In lieu of traditional remembrances, donations to the Wanamassa First Aid Squad by visiting; www.wanamassafirstaid.org/donate.html. 

To share a favorite memory or send a message of condolence please visit Patricia’s page of tributes at www.woolleyboglioli.com.