Patricia McCarthy Carpenito, age 78, of Long Valley, NJ died peacefully Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ. Patricia was born August 18, 1942 in New York City, NY to the late Roscoe and Daisy (Marshall) McCarthy. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved grandson, David Enrico Heard.
She was previously employed as a maternity nurse at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center for many years, subsequently, while still at the hospital, she became the Head of the Maternity Ward. She was famous for her ability to tie a bow in a babies’ hair when there appeared to be no hair! Pat was also well known for her Mary Kay business and helped many women feel beautiful. Her most devoted role though was being an incredible mom and mema, which she excelled at and made every occasion special with her loving touch.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years, Edward Enrico Carpenito, two daughters, Kim Ann Seenath and husband David, Susan Carpenito Heard, a granddaughter, Daisy Elisabeth Heard, a sister, Jane Blakely and husband Butch, two nieces, Taryn Blakely and husband Peter Murphy, Pamela Blakey and fiance Jarrod Murno and many special friends.
A memorial visitation will be held at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ on Thursday, July 22, 2021 from 1-5 pm with services beginning at 5pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Baldrick’s Foundation, 1333 S. Mayflower Avenue, Suite 400, Monrovia, CA 91016, www.stbaldricks.org/hero-funds/davidswarriors in memory of Patricia.
Burial of remains will be private at German Valley Rural Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.cochranfuneral.com

9 Condolences for Carpenito, Patricia McCarthy
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Bob and Teddie Falcone says
July 7, 2021 at 8:31 pmOur condolences to you all. Pat was a special person and loved her family so very much.
Connie and Tom Crouch says
July 8, 2021 at 10:56 amEd, Kim, and Susan,
Condolences to the family. Pat was a wonderful person and great nurse!
I will always remember the good times in Long Valley.
Connie(Dellanno) Crouch
Sandra O'Brien says
July 8, 2021 at 9:17 pmWhat a wonderful woman and Nurse Pat was. I worked with Pat for many years. God bless her family and may you always remember the great person she was.
Ian Doherty says
July 9, 2021 at 1:31 amMy dear friend, may you enter eternity with grace and your sharp wit! Say hi to my mother.
Ruth Huntington says
July 9, 2021 at 1:36 pmI enjoyed working with Pat on her genealogy. She had such a strong interest and loved the history.
She will be missed.
Carol Sumner says
July 9, 2021 at 3:12 pmI didn’t know Pat well but enjoyed her presence and contributions to our Genealogy Working Group. No message can express how it feels when you lose someone you love. Comfort and blessings to her family.
Liz says
July 11, 2021 at 12:09 pmI was fortunate enough to have Pat on duty when I had my sons at Hackettstown Hospital and have always been grateful for her gentle care. My condolences to her family for the loss of a lovely woman.
Kim Foreman says
July 12, 2021 at 9:44 pmMy condolences to her family; may she rest in peace. I enjoyed working with her for many years!
Tom Kelly says
October 21, 2021 at 6:25 pmEd,
Just learned of Patricia’s passing. So sorry to hear. Thinking of her
reminded me of the days growing up together and what a great group of friends we were. Condolences to you and your family.
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