(nee Monroe) Esther L. Patello, on May 20, 2026 age 91, of Maple Shade, NJ. Beloved wife of the late Philip Patello. Dear sister of Harry Monroe, Sr. (the late Anna) and Helen Belka (the late William Belka).  Predeceased by her siblings Joan Zimkowski (surviving spouse Joseph), Charles Monroe, Frank Monroe and George Monroe.  Also survived by her many nieces and nephews.

There are two dates that are listed on a tombstone. The date of birth and the date of death, but neither date matters. What matters is the life that was lived between those dates. The love that was given and the tears that were shed and the laughs that were heard and the hugs that were felt. What matters are the times that were good and bad. What matters are the friendships that were made and lasted through the years. It was the jokes that were told as well as the secrets that were kept. What matters is that life that was lived between those two dates and the people that had a better life by being a part of my life.

Relatives and friends of the family will meet for her viewing and funeral on Wednesday morning, May 27th from 10:00AM to 11:00AM in the BOCCO FUNERAL HOME, 1300 North Kings Hwy, Cherry Hill, NJ.  Funeral services will be celebrated 11:00AM Wednesday in the funeral home. Interment Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson, NJ.