Patricia Schaffer

Patricia Schaffer, age 80, of Manalapan, New Jersey, passed away on July 28, 2026. She was born on September 7, 1945 In Illinois to Harry and Catherine Tillen. Pat and her husband Philip have been married for over 63 years. They have 3 children: Deborah (Eugene), Michael, and Steven (Denise); 5 grandchildren: Alexis, Ashley, Brandon, Brooke, and Dylan; and 4 great-grandchildren. Alexis has identical twins who are almost 2-years-old named Georgia and Violet and gave birth to another baby girl named Summer 2 weeks ago. Ashley has one girl named Carter who is almost 8-years-old and another on the way, as she is due in about 6 weeks. Pat was a first aider for about 35 years in Manalapan. She loved to play cards and board games. When she was young, she had a 175 bowling average and rode a motorcycle. She was also an avid reader. But, most of all, she was Phil's best friend.