Obituary of Patricia "Peggy" Rea

Patricia "Peggy" Rea, 88, of Netcong passed away on Saturday October 16, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 3, 1932 in Netcong to the late Emilio and Josephine (Arbolino) Rea, Peggy was a life long resident. She worked for NJ Bell/Verizon for 30 years before retirement. Peggy loved cooking and baking, especially for her beloved nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, whom she loved spending time with. She also enjoyed watching sports. Peggy was predeceased by her nephew Vincent Dalessandro, niece Antoinette "Toni" DiRupo and three brothers Sam, Emelio, Jr. and Vince Rea. Survivors include her sisters Theresa Castaldi, Marie DiRupo and Dolores Dalessandro and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Peggy's Life Celebration will include visiting on Wednesday October 20, 2021 from 3-7 PM at Leber-Lakeside Funeral Home, 150 Landing Road, Landing, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday October 21 at 11:00 AM at St. Michael RC Church in Netcong. Peggy will be laid to rest at Stanhope Union Cemetery in Mt. Olive Township. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.