Pat Zinn Nigara's obituary , Passed away on January 17, 2026 in Summit, New Jersey
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Pat Zinn Nigara

June 30, 1947 - January 17, 2026 (78 years old)

Summit, New Jersey

Pat Zinn Nigara's obituary , Passed away on January 17, 2026 in Summit, New Jersey
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Pat Zinn Nigara

June 30, 1947 - January 17, 2026 (78 years old)

Summit, New Jersey

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Pat Zinn Nigara Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 17, 2026, at the age of 78, Pat Zinn Nigara of Summit, New Jersey passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Lillian Zinn and Eugene Zinn; her children, Mark Nigara (Karen Levine) of Los Angeles, Matt Nigara of Los Angeles and Bethany Nigara (Danny Brockdorf) of Morristown; her granddaughter Isabella Rose Haugh; her sister Debra Zinn of Needles, California; her nephew Michael Gilham; and her half-siblings, Dawn, Jeannie and Darrell Zinn of Hopatcong. She was also cherished by other relatives and friends.

Link to donate to Alzheimer's https://donorservices.alz.org. In lieu of flowers, the family requests honoring Pat with a donation in her name to the Alzheimer's Association.

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January 21, 2026

Anne J Oliver wrote a sympathy message

“Deepest sympathy to all your family, Pat. We had many a laugh in High School and met up again years later on FB, sharing our lives. You are missed, but your memory will live on in the hearts of those who love you.”

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January 21, 2026

Lois Reichert wrote a sympathy message

“On behalf of the entire West Orange High School Class of 1965 we are all shocked and saddened to hear this. Pat was loved by everyone never a bad word from her or about her. Rest easy Pat, you will be missed. Love and prayers to you and the family. Lois Reichert”

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January 21, 2026

Monica Delisa wrote a sympathy message

“My deepest condolences to Debbie and the rest of her family. Pat(patty) and I were friends beginning at St. Cloud elementary school in West Orange. We lived in the same neighborhood and had many of the same friends. Our friendship continued through Roosevelt Junior High and West Orange High. We attended her wedding to Vinny. Pat was a friendly fun loving person and I’m sure that she will be deeply missed. Again my sincere condolences to all who loved her Monica Gugliuzza Delisa. Class of ‘65”

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Prout Funeral Home
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