PATRICIA BRINSTER

March 28, 1931 - October 7, 2013

Patricia Brinster, 82, of West Milford, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Monday, October 7, 2013. She was born in Hoboken, NJ to Ethel (nee Fleisch) and Thomas York. Mrs. Brinster married Wayne L. Brinster and together they raised their six children in Ridgefield Park, NJ. She is survived by her beloved husband Wayne L. Brinster, her loving children Wayne Brinster and his wife Patricia of West Milford, Michael Brinster of Wantage, NJ, Janice Brinster of West Milford, Richard Brinster and his wife Meg of Hamburg, NJ, Scott Brinster and his wife Ann of West Milford, and Joanne Blanchfield and her husband Jerry of West Milford; and her cherished grandchildren Steven Brinster and his wife Lesli, Karen Brinster, Christine Modica, Michael Brinster, Kevin Modica, Scott Brinster, Kyle Blanchfield, Eric Brinster, Colin Brinster, Madison Brinster, and Sean Brinster. She also leaves behind her adored great grandchildren Leighton and Lydia Brinster, and her dear brothers Thomas York of Washington, James York of New Hampshire, and Kenny York of the Phillipines. Mrs. Brinster will best be remembered for her devotion to her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 from 1pm to 5pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 LaRue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435 (GPS use 1 Post Place). The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at the funeral home at 4:30pm during the last half hour of the visitation. Final disposition will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Brinster’s name to: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Attn: Donor Services PO Box 650309 Dallas, TX 75265-0309. On line condolences and directions: www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com