Gail Hatem Obituary Gail Hatem, of Wayne, NJ, formerly of Clifton, NJ, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully in Bethlehem, PA, at Moravian Village on September 1, 2024, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was 78 years old. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, on June 7, 1946, Gail was a proud graduate of Westfield High School and Keene State College, where she studied Early Childhood Education. She dedicated over 20+ years of her career to the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, as a teacher who traveled to the homes of her students, where she made a lasting impact on the lives of many. Her dedication to nurturing young minds was evident in her career and the many lives she touched. After retirement, Gail volunteered at the Clifton Public Library, enjoyed reading books, working on puzzles, drinking tea and watching her favorite game show, Jeopardy!. She made many memories as one of the 'Golden Girls' traveling with her girlfriends to various international destinations. She especially loved visiting Long Beach Island, NJ with her family. Survivors: Gail is survived by her loving daughters: Kate Loffio and her husband Vinny Loffio, and their children Vincent and Charlotte and Emily Bednarz and her husband Erik Bednarz, and their children Noah and Nathan. She also leaves behind her siblings: Diane Crowley and her husband Mike, James 'Phineas' Martin and his wife Kathy, William Martin, and Michelle Bartolick and her husband Joseph and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Leo Hatem; her son, Noah John Hatem; and her sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Martin. Service: A celebration of Gail's life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem, PA. Please record a memory at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the Clifton Public Library, reflecting her lifelong love for reading and community service.https://cliftonpl.org/give-to-the-library/ Gail's warmth, kindness, and unwavering spirit will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Services A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.