She worked for many years for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and was a longtime member of the Secaucus Bocce League.
Patricia was predeceased by her husband Edwin Hjelm, son John Hjelm and her brother Edward Chelius. She is survived by her three children, Donna P. Janz, Edwin (Buddy) Hjelm and Patrick Hjelm, as well as her loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A visitation for Patricia will be held at Mack Memorial Home, 1245 Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus, NJ 07094, on Monday, October 5, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will take place at Immaculate Conception RC Church, 1219 Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus, NJ, on Tuesday, October 6, at 9:30 am. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, NJ.
In lieu of flowers donations in Patricia’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital would be greatly appreciated. www.stude.org/donate
