Patrick F. Gambuti, of Cream Ridge, NJ, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024.  Born in the family home in Hackensack, he resided there until he married his beloved wife, Sandy. After living in several locations, he moved to Wayne where he raised his family.  A US Army veteran, Patrick was an electrical engineer. He graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology and later attended Syracuse University.

He was a great jazz drummer and once played with the legendary drummer Gene Krupa. He loved life and he and wife Sandy travelled the world. Above all, he was a dedicated family man and was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

Patrick was predeceased in 2014 by his wife Sandy, whom he lovingly cared for as she suffered though Alzheimer's. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Donna and Michael Baratta, Patrick and Nancy Gambuti, and Frank Gambuti; his four grandsons, Justin Baratta, Josh Baratta, Patrick Gambuti, III (Cimarron), and Tristan Gambuti as well as his great grandson, Justano Baratta.

Service will be held privately under the direction of Peppler Funeral Home, Allentown.