Patricia Ann Drandakis
, New Jersey
With profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother nana greatnana best wife sister aunt cousin and dear friend Patricia Ann Drandakis who passed away peacefully on June 29 2026 at the age of 77. Just two months earlier she had been diagnosed with stage4 cancer. Though her illness progressed far more quickly than anyone could have imagined she faced it with remarkable grit courage and unwavering strength. Born on February 21 1949 in Coraopolis Pa. Pat lived in Sparta NJ for 40 years before moving to Hackettstown in 2003. Shelived alife defined by love compassion and incredible devotion to her family. She touched countless lives with her kindness gentle spirit and infectious smile that could light up a room. She was the cherished and proud wife of Ronald Drandakis whom she met during highschool sharing 58 years of marriage together. They built a loving family that remained…