Obituary of Patricia Ann Hench

Patricia Ann Hench, neé Martinelli, age 85 of Waldwick, formerly of Long Island, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 25, 2020. Born in Queens, NY, Pat lived on Long Island before moving to Waldwick 16 years ago. She was a parishioner of Church of the Nativity in Midland Park. Surviving are her devoted children, Eileen Fagan, Karen Hench, Diane and her husband Edward Kelly, Jr. and William and his wife, Blanche . Patricia was a loving grandmother to Daniel Fagan and his wife, Ashley, Douglas Fagan and his wife, Priya, Robert Fagan, Josh Rothman and his wife, Erin, Sophie Rothman, Emily Hench, Natalie Hench and William Hench. She was also great-grandmother to Wyatt, Hunter Dawn and Devin . She was the oldest of five siblings: Rosemary DeSabato, Regina Flugmacher who predeceased her, Joanne Ade and Al Martinelli. She was predeceased by her beloved and unforgotten husband, William Myron, and her dear nephew, Craig. She left behind many cherished nieces and nephews. A mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Church of the Nativity, 315 Prospect Street, Midland Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Pat’s name may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or valleyhospitalfoundation.org