Obituary of Patricia R. Short

Patricia R. Short of Stanhope, NJ and formerly of Fort Lauderdale, Fla passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 88 years old. Patricia was born on May 3, 1931 in Elizabeth, NJ to the late Patrick and the late Linda (Theimer) Condon.

Patricia was a manicurist and a cosmetologist at Plumery's in Hollywood, Florida where she worked for many years before retiring. Patricia was a longtime resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida before moving to Stanhope three years ago. She was a proud United Stated Navy Veteran where she served as a Chaplin's Assistant. Patricia enjoyed doing her make-up and spending time with her devoted daughter, Melissa and her family and friends.

Patricia is survived by her daughters, Melissa DiRenzo & her husband, Larry and Sheri Short, her son, Steven Smith and her cherished grandchildren; Nicholas, Amanda, Laurynn, Ashley and Shay and her cousins, Jay Barmore and Charles Shaefer.

Patricia's Life Celebration will include a Memorial Service to be announced by the family at a later date. All services are entrusted to the Leber-Lakeside Funeral Home of Landing, NJ. For memorial donations, please consider the charity of your choice.