Patricia A. Topfer, 77, a 52 year Fair Haven resident, died peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014. Pat was born in Long Branch to Alan and Lois (Megill) Gornee. Pat was a 50 year member and past Grand Royal Matron of the Order of the Amaranth, member of the Eastern Star, past Queen of Daughters of the Nile, past High Priestess of the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America, member of the White Shrine, past Directress of the Jesterettes, member of the Daughters of Scotia, past president of Fair Haven Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary and also a member of the of Red Bank.
She was predeceased by her parents. Pat is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Jules E. Topfer; daughters, Shara Albans of North Long Branch, Juli-Anne Constantino of VA and Lynne Cook of TN; her son, Ronnie Cook of Red Bank; brother, Alan Gornee of CA; sister, Barbara Sinclair of FL; and grandchildren, Jacqueline McAllister and husband Peter, Abigale Oglesby and Sergio, Nico and Angela Constantino and her great-grandson, Trevor McAllister.
Memorial services will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pat’s name to the Amaranth Diabetes Fund, attn.: Lori Fischer, 86 Union Pl., North Arlington, NJ 07031. Please visit Pat’s memorial website available at www.johnedayfuneralhome.com. – See more at: www.Legacy.com