PATRICK MARELLA

June 26, 1944 - April 7, 2022

Patrick Marella, 77 years of age, of Jersey City, NJ, passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, April 7, 2022. He was born on June 26, 1944 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Francis (nee Bishop) Marella and the late Patrick J. Marella, Sr. Patrick married Eileen in 1964 and resided in Jersey City, NJ where they raised their family and remained until his passing. He dedicated almost 40 years to the railroad, starting as a machinist apprentice, then moved on to become a wheel wright, then a foreman in the wheel shop at e-port in Elizabeth, NJ. and lastly as an Engineer House Foreman / Dispatcher in Hoboken, NJ. Patrick will best be remembered for enjoying the outdoors hunting, fishing, and crabbing. He also enjoyed photography, music, spending time vacationing with his family, and working on electronics. He is survived by his beloved bride Eileen; his loving children Patrick Marella, Michele Chowanec, Denise Spino, Steven Marella, and Laurie Marella; his cherished grandchildren Patrick Marella, III, Paul Marella, Michael Spino, Stephen Chowanec, Alexandra Chowanec, Steven Marella, and Jaxon Reciek; his dear nieces and nephews Christina Robertson Vincenti, Cindy Robertson, Michael Marella, Thomas Marella, and James Robertson; and his dear siblings Raymond Marella, James Marella, David Marella, and Valerie Robertson. Log onto www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com tribute wall to personally post your condolences, memories, photos or videos.