Obituary of Loretta Rankin

Loretta (Fitzpatrick) Rankin, loving mother, of Hopatcong passed away Friday May 1, 2020 at Care One at Morris in Parsippany. Born in Queens, New York, on October 8, 1935 to the late Harold and Nellie (Donnelly) Fitzpatrick, Loretta grew up in Brooklyn, New York before moving to Hopatcong 50 years ago. A member of the Hopatcong Seniors, Loretta enjoyed making the best for Hopatcong including making snowmen for the police department. "She had the best heart in the world". Predeceased by her granddaughter Christine Warner and her husband Robert Rankin. Beloved wife of the late Robert Rankin. Devoted mother of Michael Rankin, Lauretta Warner (David), Roberta Rankin, Christine Rodenbaugh, Patricia Callaremi (Donald) and Frank Camione. Cherished grandmother of Samantha, Amanda, Johnny, Marsha, Kaitlin, Jordan, Teddy, Claire, Donald and Anthony. Loving great grandmother of Brooklyn. Out of abundance of love and due to the restrictions of "social distancing" the family has chosen to hold Loretta's services privately. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org).