Patricia Ann Hess

Patricia Ann Hess Trish" grew up in Riegelsville, PA and moved to western New Jersey in her mid 20s. In 2009 she moved to Freehold, NJ where she lived until 2017 when she moved to Asbury Park, NJ. Trish lived just a few blocks from the beach where she would walk and ride her bike every morning. The beach was where she found peace and made many acquaintances. For the last 2 years of her life Trish practiced Nichiren Buddhism and was very involved with SGI USA . Trish is survived by her father Ronnie Hess and his wife Sandy, and her siblings: Teri, Kelly, Tammy, Jamie, Chris, Peter, Michael. She also has many nieces, nephews and cousins that she has left behind an ex-wife Tracey Stesner, many friends and her cat Charlie who now have a void in their lives without her. She is predeceased by her mother MaryAnn. She was a selfless person that always wanted to do for others; Trish donated her organs and could help up to 40 people go on with their lives. "The world is woven of the profound connections of one life to another. This is why our actions can make ripples of positive change, transcending space and time." A private service will be held with her family and close friends. Donations can be made in her name to the NJ Sharing Network & sgi.org