Comments on: Thinking of Patty

By: Linda Riley

Linda Riley — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:46:46 +0000

Patty was truly a special person. Kevin and I have so many great memories of fun times at the yellow house. Your parents were always so warm and welcoming to us. Not a summer goes by that we don’t wish we could be hanging on the porch on 10th Ave. The Lyons, Potatoes Au Gratin and the beach – a perfect mix! Hope to see you guys when we come to PA in for Xmas. This time, we are making it happen!

By: sally ervin walser

sally ervin walser — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:16:17 +0000

I have known Patty since both of us were in 3rd grade at St. Rose. She was and is truly my best friend for life (BFF as the “kids” say.} She had a great heart. Even though we did not live near each other for the past 40 years, I always knew that if I knocked on her door it would be open to me. Space does not allow me to mention all of the times we had together – class trips to DC and NYC, hs cheerleading, the grand tour of Europe in our 20s, the birth of her children, the adoption of mine. Her parents were “mine,” as are her brothers and sister, children, grandchildren, neices and nephew. Most of all her wonderful husband Don. Dave and I spent so many loving and laugh filled hours at their home. We experienced losses together and welcomed new life into our worlds together.
when our son Daniel passed away, Patty was one of the first to call and lend me her shoulder, as she always did. She will always be in my heart and I will always treasure her friendship. The pictures are great!

By: Mary Dunn

Mary Dunn — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:16:55 +0000

Beautifully said, Jeff! I love the wonderful old pictures too. I know she was with me the whole time I was in Italy, and that’s what made the trip so special. I’m glad that Juliette still speaks of her grandma, and how she would adore Oona’s smiles and antics! Patty remains in the hearts and souls of so many, and that will never change, but I miss her presence terribly. Thanks for writing about her and keeping her memory alive and well!

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:04:18 +0000

What a beautiful tribute to Patty! I miss her too and will always remember the warmth and generosity your parents showed their son’s girlfriend’s little sister back in the day! She was a VERY special woman and raised two amazing boys! We love you Jeff!