Patricia “Patsy” A. Caprio Obituary (1939 - 2022)

Patricia Ann 'Patsy' Caprio (nee Insabella), 82, of Roseland, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 2, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Newark, NJ on March 4, 1939, Patsy grew up there and graduated from St. Vincent's Academy (Newark) with the Class of 1958. In 1959 she met her husband, Arthur. They married in 1961 and moved to Roseland where they raised their two children. In 1986, she started Travel P.A.C., a successful travel agency located in Fairfield, NJ. She enjoyed many years in the travel business that gave her the opportunity to travel the world. Adored by everyone, Pat had a huge heart and a real zest for life. She was the matriarch of the family and meant so much to so many people as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, confidante and friend. Good times and family traditions were a staple at the Caprio home, where everyone was always welcome. Pat was the life of the party. She enjoyed dancing, golfing, cooking, mahjong, crazy family fun and countless days at the Jersey Shore and Boca Raton, FL with family. Patsy was predeceased by her parents, Archie and Lucille Insabella (nee Affitto); her brother, Buddy Cortese; sister, Lucia Insabella; niece, Gail Guthreau; and nephew, James Cortese. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Arthur; daughters, Michele and Charlene; sister, Mary Adele Insabella and her wife Denise; niece, Lucille and her husband, Eddy Kenmure; their children Daniela (wife Jocelyn and daughter Isabella), Ryan, Nick and Isabella. A Funeral Mass will be offered in Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 28 North Livingston Ave., Roseland, NJ on Friday, March 4th at 11 am. A celebration of her life will follow at Divina Ristorante, 461 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell, NJ. Condolences may be left at www.proutfuneralhome.com.