Patricia Ann Salata, 83, of Leisure Village West, Manchester Twp. passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024. Patricia was a bookkeeper for Coretronic Corp., Orange, NJ for twenty-five years before retiring. Born in West Orange, she was a lifelong resident before moving to Manchester Twp. in 2001. Active in her community, Patricia was the treasurer of Leisure Village West golf club for five years and was a member of the card club. Patricia was predeceased by her sister Louise DeRosa. Patricia is survived by her husband Joseph W. Salata, Jr., two daughters Stephanie Horvath of Toms River, Carolyn Duck and her husband, Bradley of Montvale, her brother Alan Palmere and his wife, Carol, her sister Rose Gerhardt, four grandchildren Samantha, Zachary, Madison, and Bradley. Memorial gathering 2-4pm Thursday, June 13, 2024, at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home, 119 Union Ave.., Lakehurst. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to Deborah Heart & Lung Association, P.O. Box 820, Browns Mills, NJ 08015.