Obituary of Patrick Michael Palestino

Patrick Michael Palestino died Tuesday January 15 at Newton Memorial Hospital. He was 50 years old. Born in Newark to the late Salvatore and Doris (nee: Carlin) Palestino, he resided in Mt. Arlington prior to moving to Lafayette two years ago. He was a self-employed mason contractor for Complete Contracting of Lafayette. Beloved father of Sean and his wife, Alyssa, Robert Palestino and Alexis Palestino. Dearest brother of Joyce Rauh, Patricia Maronen and the late Gary Palestino. Adoring grandfather of Natalia and Isaiah Familia. Cherished uncle of Cheryl Morrissey, Raean Perez, Melissa Schaffer and Rusty Stevens. Loving boyfriend of Wendy Borgstrom. Also surviving are his three grandnephews.