Obituary of Patricia A. Giteles

Patricia “Pat” Giteles, 74 of Milford, PA passed away on December 8, 2021 at Valley View Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Newton, NJ with her loving family by her side. She was a retired school teacher for Dingman Delaware Elementary School, Dingmans Ferry, PA. With the heart of a lion and Polish pride she fought for almost two years until she was called to eternal rest. A devoted Mother, she adored her daughter and taught her that Love of family, education and hard work are the key to success. In fact, she graduated from Caldwell College the same year as her daughter. She worked many years for a Doctor’s office, owned Ray’s Pizza in Bayonne with her husband and then became a teacher. She loved her students and they loved her. Family gatherings on Christmas Eve at her sister Michelle’s and Thanksgiving dinners on the Saturday after were events she cherished. She enjoyed fine food, wine and more wine. She also loved to travel. Trips with her sister-in-law, Beverly, took her as far as Italy, France and Nashville. She took several trips with her sister, Michelle, to follow Polka bands, which she loved. A family trip to Puerto Rico with her daughter and her family are well remembered, and her trip to Alaska with her daughter Karen, was her favorite. She will be remembered for her indomitable spirit, a friend who could be counted on, and her benevolent generosity (especially to her Grandchildren).

The daughter of the late Michael and Jean (Cejnowski) Markus, she was born April 14, 1947 in Bayonne, NJ. Patricia was married to the late Raymond G. Giteles, whom she loved with all her heart and is now reunited for eternity.

She is survived by her loving daughter Karen Varela and her husband Oreste; grandchildren Jose and Genevieve; Sisters Michelle Santoro and her husband John, Elaine Markus (deceased); Sisters-in-laws, Beverly Schoenberger and Patricia Chambers; Nieces and nephews Jason, Jessica, Patience, Joshua, Jedidiah; several great nieces and nephews, and her cherished cat Maizie.

Family will receive friends at Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 West Harford St., Milford, PA on Friday, January 7, 2022 from 4 to 7 PM and on Saturday January 8, 2022 from 10 AM to 12 PM. a prayer service will be held at the funeral home on January 8, 2022 at 11:45 AM.

Memorial donations may be made, in her name, to the Greater Pike Community Foundation, Amanda Nicole Thoenig Memorial Scholarship for pursuit of a degree in visual arts. To make a donation in memory of Patricia Giteles via check, please make it payable to: 'GPCF-Thoenig Fund',  with a note in the memo field, 'in Memoriam Giteles'.  Checks can be mailed to GPCF, P.O. Box 992, Milford PA 18337.

Arrangements by Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 West Harford St., Milford, Pa (www.stroyanfuneralhome.com).