Obituary of Patricia Ann Klebes

Patricia Ann Klebes passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 31st. She was 78. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 6, 2016 at 10 am at her parish, St. Cecilia’s, 70 Church St. Rockaway. Friends and relatives may visit on Sunday, June 5th from 10am – 1pm at the Norman Dean Home For Services, 16 Righter Avenue, Denville, NJ. Donations in her memory to the good work of The Franciscan Friars or the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal may be made by way of www.inmemoryof-memorial.org. Born in Orange to the late Arthur and Mabel, Pat grew up in Bloomfield. She graduated from Bloomfield High in 1955 and then attended the Grace School. She worked as a switchboard operator and receptionist for many years. She furthered her education and began work as a clinical alcohol and drug Counselor at St. Clare’s Riverside Hospital and for Family Services of Morris County. Pat enjoyed this career as it afforded her the opportunity to help others on their journey. She raised her family in Parsippany and Denville, and most recently has lived in Rockaway. She was a devout Catholic and served as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Clare’s in Dover. She was a friend of “Bill W” and member and past President of the the St. Cecilia’s Seniors. She was always busy, volunteering her time and energy to different organizations and causes. Above all; Pat loved her family. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren meant the world to her. She will be missed greatly. Predeceased by her son Raymond B. Dudek Jr. (1957), daughter Robin Ann Dudek (2008); former husband and dear friend Raymond Dudek Sr.; she leaves only happy memories to her children Donna Chmielewski (John), Raymond Dudek (Janet), Joanne Klebes and Timothy Dudek; brother Raymond Klebes (Sandra); grandchildren Kristen, Raymond, Nicole and Ryan; great grandchildren RJ and Bash; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.