Patricia Genovay-Kraft, 75, of Seaside Park, NJ, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, after a very brief illness.   

Born in Mercerville, NJ, she lived in Hamilton, NJ and was a lifelong summer resident of Seaside Park before moving there permanently in 2012.

Patricia was a Travel Agent and became the Owner/Operator of the Trenton Travel Agency in Trenton & Hamilton for many years before her retirement.

She was a member and Treasurer of the Seaside Park Republican Club and a volunteer for the Tri-Boro First Aid Squad.

Patricia also assisted with the Seaside Park PBA Children’s Fishing and Crabbing Tournament at the 5th Avenue Dock for many years with close friends MaryAnn and Bob Casole.

She was predeceased by her parents Tony and Alice Genovay (Monteverde) and her daughter Shannon Kraft-Dalbo in 2017.

Patricia is survived by her husband of 38 years William “Bill” Kraft, a son Bryan Kraft and his wife Christine of Chatham, NJ, a sister Cindy Carella and her husband Carl of Hamilton, NJ, four grandchildren John, Daniel, Colin and Nora, two nephews Michael Carella and his wife Kelly and their children Brayden and McKenzie, Timothy Carella and his wife Whitney, a niece Alison Mottley and her husband Bryan and a sister in law Rita Merger and her husband Tony.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday, March 22, 2026 11:00am – 1:00pm with a funeral service to be offered at 12:30pm at the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, 809 Central Avenue, Seaside Park, NJ. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pat's name to the Tri-Boro First Aid Squad (61 J Street, Seaside Park, NJ 08752).

Condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.ryanfuneralhome.com.