Obituary of Patricia Perilli-Melore

Patricia Perilli-Melore , 78, of Manalapan passed away on Tuesday, March 24,2026 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. She was born and raised in Brooklyn and had lived in Freehold before settling in Manalapan five years ago. Patricia took great pride in being a homemaker. She was known for her warmth and hospitality, possessing a unique gift for making everyone feel special and embracing them as family. A creative individual, she had a passion for floral design and was a talented cook who perfected the art of making lasagna. Patricia is predeceased by her parents, James and Bess Falzone; her three dogs, Mickey, Minnie and Peanut. She is survived by her husband, David Melore of Manalapan; two children, Christopher and his wife, Jessica Perilli of Freehold and Jessica Rappoport and her husband, Jared of Freehold; two grandchildren, Gia and Jacob; siblings, James Falzone and his wife, Lucielle and John Falzone and his wife, Diedra. Visitation will be held at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township on Monday, March 30, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her 11:00 AM Funeral Mass on March 31, 2026, at St. Gabriel's Historic Church, 549 Route 520, Marlboro. Entombment will follow at St. Gabriel's Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum, Marlboro. For information, directions, or to leave condolence messages to the family, please visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com .