Blanche Miriam Pato, AKA Bana, age 81, of Fort Lee, passed away on Saturday October 8, 2022. Born in Brooklyn, New York. Beloved sister to Wendy DuQuet. Cherished mother to Stephanie with husband Gary Martin, and Craig Tessler. Adored grandmother to Alexandra with husband Nathaniel Schuetz, Jennifer Martin with fiancé Griffin Meyers, and Jordan Tessler. And proud great grandmother to Kennedy and Beckham Schuetz.

She is predeceased by her loving husband Sam Pato, whom she will be reunited with at BG William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Bana will be greatly missed by all, and remembered for her fun, and vibrant personality; and how fiercely she loved her family.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Bana’s favorite charity in her memory. http://giftfunds.stjude.org/Blanchepato