Reinhardt Patega, 74, of Passaic on July 2, 2010. Born in Germany, Reinhardt came to the US in 1957 and settled in Passaic.

A member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Passaic, Reinhardt was a Machinist for Paul O. Abbe, Inc., in Little Falls for 30 years, retiring in 2005.

Beloved husband of Marta (Schultz). Devoted step father of Edward Huk and his wife Francy of Clifton. Dear brother of Erica Kern of Hawthorne, and Sigfried and Klaus, both in Germany. Loving step grandfather of 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Funeral Service Tuesday Evening 7:30 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Cremation Private. Visiting Tuesday 6-8 PM. www.shookfh.com