Pasqua Clarizio

Pasqua Clarizio, 86, of Shrewsbury, NJ passed away on November 16th, 2024. 

Pasqua was born in Sannicandro di Bari, Italy on September 13, 1938.  She came to America in 1956 in search of a better life for herself, her husband and the family she planned on growing.  Pasqua lived many years in the Newark area and Bayville, NJ.

Pasqua was the heart and soul behind Patty’s Deli, a well-known gathering place in Bloomfield, NJ. Her passion for cooking turned her deli into more than just a business; it was a home away from home for customers and friends. Her recipes, created with love and tradition, brought many people together and created lasting memories.

Family was Pasqua's greatest joy.  She delighted in preparing meals that brought everyone around the table, sharing laughter, stories, and togetherness. Her kitchen was her sanctuary, and her cooking was an act of love that nourished both the body and soul.

Above all, she was a woman of kindness and strength. She faced life's challenges with grace and inspired all who knew her to cherish the simple pleasures.

Pasqua is survived by her son, Gaetano, daughter in law Lisa, younger sister Lucia Desimini in Italy and her grandchildren Elena, Rebecca, Gianna and Alec.  She was predeceased by her husband Saverio, son Giovanni, and daughter Anna.

Visitation hours will be on Friday, November 22, 2024 from 8:30-9:30am,at Mastapeter Memorial Home, 270 Atlantic City Blvd., Bayville, NJ, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Joseph's Church, 685 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ at 10:00am. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, 62 Cedar Grove Rd., Toms River, NJ. 

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