Patricia Mistove passed away on February 20, 2026. She was 86 years old.

Born in Plainfield, NJ, to parents Michael and Angelina (Imbriaco) Fitzsimmons, Patricia moved to Bedminster in 1983. Over the past 15 years, Patricia split her time between her New Jersey and Cape Coral, Florida homes.

Patricia was a hard worker whose talent allowed her to rise through the ranks at Ethicon, where she started as a secretary and was promoted to sales manager. She was a parishioner of St. Brigid Church in Peapack. Patricia was an avid traveler and, along with her late husband Richard, visited many amazing locations all over the world.

Patricia is survived by her son Kenneth (Nancy) Mistove, sister Barbara (Frank) Gryl, and niece Karyl Rucci. She is predeceased by husbands William Mistove and Richard Pluta, and son Michael Mistove.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 24, from 4 to 7 PM, at the Bailey Funeral Home, 176 Main Street, Peapack. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 25, at 11 AM at St. Brigid Church, 129 Main Street, Peapack. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Basking Ridge.