Obituary of Patricia Riegler

Patricia Ann (Knightly) Riegler

Patricia (Pat) Riegler passed away peacefully on Friday, March 19 2021 at The Chelsea of Warren.  She was 85. Pat was born and raised in Jersey City. She previously lived in Bloomfield, Parsippany and Barnegat before moving to Basking Ridge.

Pat was a customer service representative at Traveler Insurance for 12 years before retiring in 2001. Her most beloved job was being a mom and raising her six children in Parsippany, NJ.

She was a very active member of the PTA and St. Christopher’s Parish. Pat also enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

She is preceded by her loving husband Joseph R Riegler, May 29, 2009, sons Joseph November 6, 2018  and Thomas November 5, 2005.

She is survived by two sons; Donald and wife Joanne, Ken and wife Cathy, two daughters; Maribeth and husband Paul Powers, Maureen and husband Billy Smith.  She is also survived by 11 grandchildren; Donald, Francesca, Ashley, Jake, Kyle, Tyler, Abby, Molly, Katie, Claire and Riley.

Family and friends are invited to attend the celebration of her life on Monday March 22 from 4:00-8:00 at the Bailey Funeral Home, 8 Hilltop Road, Mendham NJ 07945. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday March 23, 10:30am at St. James Roman Catholic Church, 184 South Finely Avenue, Basking Ridge NJ 07920.  Entombment will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover.

In leu of flowers please make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org  in honor of Pat. For online condolences go to www.baileyfuneral.com.