Patricia "Pati" (Calareso) Decker, age 69, left for heaven on Thursday, February 1st, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.

Pati was born and raised in Vineland. In 1968, she married her husband, Bob, and resided in Vineland until 1995, at which time they bought their dream home in Estell Manor.  Pati was employed at Marie Durand School for over 35 years, where she formed lifelong bonds and friendships with both staff and students. She had a wonderful sense of humor and an infectious smile at all times. Pati was a wonderfully loyal wife and partner to Bob for over 49 years. Her passions were family and shopping.  However, she rarely shopped for herself, always buying instead for her grandchildren and family. She loved to crochet and make hundreds of blankets and scarves of all sizes and colors for family, friends and as donations for worthy causes.  If Pati was your friend, you had a true friend.

Pati was predeceased by her father, Pasquale "Pat" Calareso and brother Carlo.

Survivors include her mother, Rose (DiPrimio) Calareso, husband Bob, two daughters, Melissa Decker and Robin (Bill) Belfi.  Also 4 grandchildren, James, Gavin, Gianna and Gino and loyal and loving in-laws, Paul and Carol Lee Decker and Lois and Dennis McGee. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and most loyal cousins Vicki Miller and Caroline Dostellio. Pati  also leaves behind her furry companion, Joey.

She will be forever remembered by her grateful family and friends.

Memorial services will be held Friday, February 9th 2018 at 8:00 PM, from the Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home 1024 E. Landis Ave. Vineland. Interment will be private. Family and friends may gather between 6:00-9:00 PM on Friday at the funeral home.

Please visit wbfuneralhome.com to send online condolences to the family.

Pati was an animal lover. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to any no kill animal shelter.

Arrangements are by the Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, Vineland.