Tylenda
Patricia (Crofford), 67, died peacefully on February 13, 2011, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Jersey City and lived the past 20 years in Rutherford.
Beloved wife of Richard Tylenda Sr., devoted mother of Richard Jr., and his wife Mary and daughter Kaaren Tylenda. She was the cherished grandmother of Rick and Rob. She will be missed by her many cousins and godchildren.
More than anything else, Patricia was a family person, finding joy in the gathering of her family for meals and celebrations. Her special legacy is the personal summer camp she ran called Camp Bachagalupe.
Family will receive friends Wednesday 7-9 pm & Thursday 2-4pm and 7-9pm in the Collins-Calhoun Funeral Home, 19 Lincoln Avenue, Rutherford, NJ. Funeral Mass Friday 10:30am St. Joseph Parish, East Rutherford. Entombment: Holy Cross Mausoleum, North Arlington.