

Patricia A. Polidoro, a resilient and generous soul, passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on January 3, 1953, in Queens, New York, Patricia was raised in Brooklyn and later raised her family in Long Island, New York, and moved to Toms River, New Jersey, in 2021.
Patricia was married to her loving husband, Rocco, until his passing in 2020. She is survived by her four children: Sabrina Polidoro, Ronnie Polidoro and his wife, Maya Rose, Jennifer Polidoro, and Christopher Polidoro. Patricia also leaves behind four grandchildren: Julie Rosenberg, Ryan Rosenberg, Lincoln Polidoro, and Hugh Polidoro. She is survived by her brother, Dominic Zambrotta, her sister, Carol Vetri, and her husband, Frank, as well as her mother, Teresa Loquercio. She was predeceased by her father, Samuel Zambrotta and her grandpup Gatsby Poodledoro.
Patricia had a deep love for family gatherings and celebrating the holidays. She particularly enjoyed baking cookies and was known for her stuffed artichokes. She cherished her time by the water, sitting on the beach, and visiting the Point Pleasant Boardwalk and the arcades. Patricia enjoyed family trips, playing games, and never missed an episode of "General Hospital".
A visitation for Patricia will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 11 am to 3 pm at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 26 Mule Rd., Toms River. A funeral service will take place at 10 am on Monday at the funeral home, followed by interment at Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum, Long Island, New York.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for donations to be made in Patricia's name to your local first responders.
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