Linda Paterson, age 69, of Great Meadows, NJ died Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Brakeley Park Center of Phillipsburg, NJ. Linda was born May 22, 1952 in Yonkers, NY to the late Robert and Florence (Loftus) Eisele, Sr.
Linda graduated from Hackettstown High School Class of 1970. She was previously employed many years ago at Shop-Rite in Hackettstown and Mansfield, NJ in the Scanning Dept. where she met her husband. Linda was a loving wife, mother and nanny and aunt, She was especially proud of her sweet granddaughters whom she loved spending time with. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her loving husband of 49 year Gary Paterson, Sr., a devoted daughter Heather McMahon and her husband Michael, two cherished granddaughters, Emily and Rachel and many nieces & nephews.
Linda is predeceased by her son: Gary Paterson, Jr., a brother, Robert Eisele, Jr, two sisters, Joan Mayer and Barbara Holley.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 22 from 10:00 AM – 11:30 am at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
The funeral service will be begin at 11:30 am on Tuesday, March 22 at the funeral home with Pastor Jim Craig officiating. Burial of remains will follow at Tranquility Cemetery, 40 Tranquility Road, Tranquility, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Mountain Lakes Fire Company, 99 Tamarack Road, Belvidere, New Jersey, 07823 in memory of Linda.

9 Condolences for Paterson, Linda
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Sharon Schlomer Housel & Pat (Florida) says
March 18, 2022 at 1:45 pmDear Gary & family,
We are so very sorry to read about Linda. We do have great memories of the Shop-Rite days in the 70’s. R.I.P. Linda
Karen Kishpaugh says
March 18, 2022 at 6:12 pmGary and family,
It broke my heart when you called with the news of Linda’s passing. I considered her my sister and family. She will be greatly missed. RIP Linda we will meet up again soon. Love you with my whole heart.
Lynn says
March 18, 2022 at 9:55 pmI will miss you forever… love you!
June Camporini says
March 18, 2022 at 10:29 pmDear Gary & family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Stella Wolf Becton says
March 19, 2022 at 9:42 pmGary & family, all my thought & prayers are with you at this very sad time. So very sorry for your loss.
Holley Family says
March 19, 2022 at 11:24 pmGary, Heather, and Family,
Linda was the best Aunt. She was always interested in our lives and ever-supportive. She was thought of as a second Mom. We were blessed to have her as our Aunt and are thankful for all of her unconditional love. Our deepest condolences.
Bill Hannigan says
March 19, 2022 at 11:56 pmGary – Heather – Kathy and I were so sorry to hear of the passing of Linda. She was a wonderful person. We send our deepest Condolences and prayers for you and your family. May GOD Bless & watch over you in your time of sorrow. Bill & Kathy Hannigan
Steven Meisten says
March 20, 2022 at 12:40 amGARY MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Gene and Sue Russo says
March 22, 2022 at 12:31 pmOur heartfelt condolences go out to you Gary, and your family.
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