Obituary of Mary Patricia Brockway

Mary Patricia "Pat" Brockway nee Gunnell peacefully left this life to go home to be with the Lord on Thursday November 19 2020. Born on July 8th 1930 in Jersey City NJ she is survived by her beloved daughters Cindy Herrmann, Kathy Bridge, and Annie Schwallenberg, two sons in law Mark Herrmann, Samuel Temple and two daughters in law Jennifer Brockway and Beth Strassman and predeceased by her parents Mary E and Albert Gunnell and husband Herbert V Brockway. Preceded in death by her loving sons Michael A Brockway, Mark J Brockway and daughters Deborah Mary Temple, Sharon Reynagna, brother Albert Gunnell, twin sister Mildred Ann Cook, sons in law Al Reynagna and Samuel Schwallenberg. Pat is also survived by her sister Irene Falberg, eleven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and sixteen nieces and nephews. She grew up in Jersey City NJ and Fair Lawn NJ. She raised her family spending her entire life living in New Jersey. She loved interacting with people and enjoyed work as a waitress at the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank NJ and later at Bloomingdales Hackensack NJ working there for more than 20 years until her retirement. In her younger years she enjoyed being a eucharistic minister and serving her community and sharing her love of the Lord. She was active in her church community in the Renew Program, enjoyed retreats and attending prayer meetings. Additionally Pat was an active resident for many years at Coles Mills Landing in Haddonfield NJ enjoying singing and helping with resident activities. Pat loved spending time with her family and especially enjoyed family vacations at the Jersey shore, and driving or flying to spend time with her children in Ohio and California. As long as everyone was together she was happy. She enjoyed watching classic westerns and musicals and had a wealth of knowledge of them. Pat adored her grand puppies Bailey and Mickey and loved hanging out with them. Her most joyous times were spent with her family and friends, enjoying games, (especially Scrabble and word puzzles) movies and holidays all filled with laughter and love. Her quick wit and humor will be missed by all. A celebration of her life will be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that donations in her name be made to any animal rescue group or the charity of your choice.