Patricia Ann Lawless-Crudele

Patricia Ann Lawless-Crudele (nee Snyder), age 80, of Atco, NJ passed away on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 with her family by her side. She is survived by her beloved husband, Joseph Crudele, her dearest daughters, Debra Lawless-Gattone, Sharon O’Rourke (Scott), Margo Lawless (Richard Redrow), her step children, Lois Crudele, Jennifer Murphy (Mark) and Christopher Crudele (Britt), her brother, George Snyder (Carol) and sister in law, Carol K. Snyder, her cherished grandchildren, Keith, Steven, Alexis, Dylan, Jeremiah, Zane, Devin, Gwendolyn, Caden, Zoe, Andrew, Jadyn, and Maddie, her dear great-grandchildren, Shane, Steven, Julieanna, and Nora. Pat is also survived by her lifelong friend, Ann Brown along with many other cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and her grand-dog, Sophia. She is pre-deceased by her parents, George and Margaret Snyder, her brother, John Snyder, her stepson, Joseph Crudele III, and her grandson, Jacob.

Patricia was born in Camden, New Jersey on March 12, 1943. Pat grew up and raised her family in Oaklyn, NJ before moving to Atco. She worked as a deli manager for ACME at several different locations in Southern New Jersey and was also a nail technician; after she retired Pat worked as a lunch aid at Winslow School 6. She was a member of Christ the Redeemer Parish, and participated in ministries such as, St. Anthony’s Women’s Club, Church Cleaning, and Quilting Club. For many years she was active in the Oaklyn PTA, Oaklyn Democrat Club and was an Oaklyn Girl Scout leader. In her free time, she enjoyed sitting down with a good book, crafting, sewing, cooking, and baking for her family. She enjoyed many summers at Ocean View Resort Campground and loved her beach days spent with her grandchildren and friends that she made there. Most of all, she cherished the time she spent with family.

Cremation was held privately, a visitation will be held on Friday, October 6th, 2023 from 9:30 am to 11:15 am at Christ the Redeemer Parish, Assumption Church, 318 Carl Hasselhan Dr, Atco, NJ 08004, Mass to follow at 11:30 am with inurnment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 260 W White Horse Pike, Berlin, NJ 08009. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pulmonary Fibrous Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 500, Chicago, Illinois 60611 or by clicking here.