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Hildebrand, Patrica, 83, of Waldwick, died Sunday, August 31, 2025. Born and lived in West New York, NJ, before moving to Waldwick in 1969.
She was a secretary for Becton Dickinson for 25 years until she retired in 2011. Pat was an avid reader of novels and enjoyed crocheting. She was also a member of the Eastern Star Order.
Pat was predeceased by her loving husband Frederick of 50 years. She is survived by her loving children: Spencer Hildebrand and his wife Paula of Waldwick and Marlynn and her husband Craig Kelly of Bayonne; her grandchildren: Mitchell & Erik Hildebrand and Cameryn Kelly; and was a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews, as well as to her numerous cousins. Patricia was predeceased by her parents, William and Katherine, brother Robert and sister Shirley.
The Hildebrand family will receive friends Friday, September 5th from 4 - 8 pm at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 257 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. A private burial will be held on Saturday, September 6th.
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