Patrick B. Cerami Of Brielle Dies At 75

Courtesy of Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals

Patrick B. Cerami, 75, of Brielle, NJ died on Wednesday May 31, 2017 at Ocean Medical Center in Brick, NJ.

Pat was born in Teaneck and lived in Oradell before moving to Brielle, NJ. He proudly served his country in the US Army Reserves. Pat was the owner and operator of Cerami Pontiac in Paramus. He achieved Pontiac Masters status as a franchised General Motors Dealer Operator, a distinguish honor reserved for the very elite of GM Dealers during his tenure operating as a franchised new car dealership.

He was a trustee of the 200 Club of Ocean County, a member of the Spring Lake Golf Club and Belmar Fishing Club.He had a palpable zest for life and a love for people, and he demonstrated both equally at all times. A true friend to anyone in need, he extended a hand up and a hand out with generosity and compassion.

He is predeceased by his parents Santo and Helen Cerami. Surviving is his wife Judy Cerami of Brielle ; his children Sandy Cerami and his wife Mary of Wyckoff, NJ and Suzy Cerami of Brielle, and his grandchildren Patrick and Anna Cerami both of Wyckoff.

The amily will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday June 5 at the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, 995 Fischer Blvd. Toms River, NJ. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday June 6, 2017 at St. Denis RC Church in Manasquan, NJ. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Brielle.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the ASPCA www.aspca.org/donate‎ or the 200 Club of Ocean County 200clubofocean.org. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.ryanfuneralhome.com.

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