Patti

December 13, 2005
I had the pleasure of getting to know Patti last year here at the Kindergarten Academy where Isabella attended school. Patti always dropped into my office to say hello and chat for a few minutes.
She was a strong, caring, loving mother/woman, and an inspiration to us all. I am glad that I had an opportunity to get to know her.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Bernadette Reiley,
Principal,
Interboro Kindergarten Academy
Bernadette Reiley (Prospect Park, PA )
December 12, 2005
Patti was a great friend to me. I miss her so deeply. I am lucky to have known Patti because she truly changed my life for the better. Patty was always a close friend, there to pick you up when you were down or share the great times when they were happening. She would always answer the phone eager to lend an ear and tell you all about her life. I loved to listen to her stories. She brought together so many people. What wonderful people her friends and family are. I am so lucky to now know these people. I thank you all for being so warm and my heart is with all of you everyday. I miss Isabella so much and I hope someday she is able to read this to see all of the wonderful things people have to say about her Mommy. I love you Patti always & forever.
Tara Warner (Glenolden, PA )
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December 9, 2005
I am lucky and grateful to have known Patti, been her friend and shared in her life. I let her know every time I spoke with her how much I appreciated her friendship and I know that she will always be with me in spirit. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family, I can’t imagine how they are going to fill this large void. They know I am always there if they need me and again I am grateful that it goes both ways.

I miss you Patti.
Robyn Wolhar (Newark, DE )
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December 9, 2005
I met Patti 11 or 12 yrs ago as an invited guest for New Years Eve. Patti made me feel like she knew me for years. She made me feel so welcome in her home. I am truly blessed to have known someone like Patti. She had such a warm and loving nature. She never passed judgement. My memories of the time spent with her will always have a special place in my heart. I was in awe of her, her courage, strength and perserverance towards the challenges she had to face. We can all learn something from Patti. Appreciate life, be the best you can be and enjoy those people that bring a smile to your face.
She will be truly missed.
Regina Barrett (Glenolden, PA )
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December 8, 2005
Our family’s thoughts and prayers go out to all who knew and loved Patti.
matthew shiller (dalgren, VA )
December 8, 2005
Patti was an awesome person and friend. She has inspired me in so many ways. Patti always excepted everyone for what they were and found good in everyone. That is why she had so many friends. More people should be like her. I always enjoyed her company and always shared lots of laughs with her. I feel very fortunate to have met Patti and to have a wonderful friend like her in my life. I will truly miss her; but will carry all the fond memories with me and knowledge I’ve gained from her.
Tracy Robinson (Ridley Park, PA )
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December 8, 2005
I met Patti the first day of seventh grade in Mrs. Randler’s reading class. Even then she had a certain style and presence that really made me want to be her friend. She supported me when my mother died of breast cancer our senior year of High School. We remained friends through college, marriages, children, and the miles that separated us with me living in Alaska. Some of my best memories are of the road trips that Patti and I took together. Patti broke her engagement the day of my first wedding. A week later we were in Niagra Falls together with her sister Barb and Barb’s friend. We always joked that the best honeymoon we both had was together. That marriage didn’t last but the friendship did. Patti worked hard at maintaining our friendship. No matter where I moved in the U.S. Patti came to visit and I know that she liked to travel but it also kept us connected. We talked almost everyday and I still can’t believe that she is gone. A big chunk of my history and my heart went with her. I don’t think the hole in my heart will every go away, Patti’s shoes were too big to fill. I miss her light, her friendship, and her laughter. She left a beautiful legacy in Isabella who is certainly her mother’s daughter. I know that Isabella will grow in grace and with the love of Patti’s friends and family. I miss you Pattericia. Love, Sallette, Sally, Salut, Slut
Sallette (Sally) Thompson Benavidez (Fairbanks, AK )
December 8, 2005
Patti was a true friend, always ready for fun and whatever came up. She was a friend to me when I REALLY needed it,when it counted the most, she showed me what real,non judgmental friendship was. We were not best friends,together All the time, but I saw her every day, her Issabella LOVED my Joey, and we were close., good talks she cared about EVERYONE,always looking to help if it was needed. I miss seeing her each day, our kids playing together,us laughing, and hearing about Chuck, I miss my friend SOO much. God bless you Patti, and thank you for being my friend. LOVE, Lisa
lisa mcgowan (glenolden, PA )
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December 7, 2005
Patti was not only my sister but my good friend and not having her in my life is so painful. She was always so positive, helping everyone to stay upbeat and believing that she would get better. Now, as it approaches one month since she passed, I can’t help but think of our plans and hopes for the future and all the fond memories I have of her. Even though we all knew and feared that she would lose her life to this terrible illness, we all still kept hoping. It still is so hard for me to think about- my sister, my mentor and friend, is gone. What a huge loss of life the world is now facing! I still pick up the phone to call her, I still can hear her voice, and I can still remember her not looking so sick. I will forever keep these memories in my heart with me always.
Now, her mission is ours to continue. Love Isabella with everything we have, live every day as if it were our last. Patti would tell us to “Walk On”. I know she will be with us always.
I love you and miss you, Patti.
Gina Vigilante (Conshohocken, PA )
December 7, 2005
Patti was a great friend and inspiration to us all. She loved life and greeted it with a great smile. It was amazing how she maintained her free spirit and passion and love of travel though her health struggles. She truly lived the motto, “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” I’ll miss her dearly!
Diane Draganescu (Devon, PA )

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