Bentley, Patrice Marie, 55, of Little Egg Harbor passed away peacefully on Saturday September 23rd at the Southern Ocean Medical Center. Patrice worked as a bartender for Bally's Casino in Atlantic City. She was a beloved daughter to the late Albert and Filomena (nee: Presepe) Merowchek, a loving  mother to Christopher, Anthony and Diana Bentley, a dear sister to Laurie Merowchek-Gannon and her husband Gary and to Geraldine Melchionne and her husband Robert. Patrice is also survived by her nephew Justin and niece Laurie Ann Melchionne. Visitation will be held on Friday September 29th from 11:00am to 1:00pm. A prayer service will be offered also on Friday during visitation at 12:30pm. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.