Letter Sent To Pamela on Saturday June 20th - Posted September 12, 2009 Just re-read sum of the awesum thoughts !!!! I can not believe that my Peppermint is no longer touchable, kissable , hugable,... I am slowly dying with the memories of these past few months. Reading these thoughts really hurts sooo much, I guess they are sumhow helping.... So thank you all Today we, I celebrated my mothers bday.... How can any celebration ever be happy??? Well thank you again Be Happy & Well ! Lauri D'Amore : - ) August 12, 2009
Dear Pamela,
You and your family weigh heavily in our thoughts, especially today with Patricia's memorial service in just a couple of hours.
I have been a bit distressed, because I had thought of some things I wished to say about Patricia, but our internet service has been out until just an hour ago. Anyway, what I wanted to say is this:
"Every one of us will die. But not many of us will have lived so fully or joyously as Patricia. Patricia lived every day full of love and happiness, and she shared that love generously with every person she met, whether strangers or friends. Joy is her legacy.
We are all deeply saddened by Patricia's passing. But there is something positive we can do as a tribute to her. Today, do something kind for another person. Tomorrow, do something kind for another person, and continue every day until it becomes a habit. You will be amazed at how much joy you will receive in return. Showing kindness to others invites joy into your own life. Patricia knew that very well.
You are an angel and will be missed. Thank you, Patricia!" - Zahra and Nasser
On the day Patricia left us, Gail Rubenstein stopped by to visit with Patricia. Patricia was not up to seeing visitors at the time. so Gail did not get to see Patricia. Later in the early evening, Patricia asked me if Gail was still at our home. I explained that she had to leave. When Patricia asked for Gail, I think she was wanting to have the visit she was unable to have earlier. I was surprised that Patti had even remembered that Gail had been there earlier as she was medicated and in a lot of discomfort. I'm not sure who or when Gail was informed of Patricia's passing (10:30 p.m.), but Gail reported her dream to us the next day. I think it is a beautiful dream. I like to think Patricia was visiting with Gail in her new dimension and wanted to share Gail's dream with you, so here it is...
"The night that Patricia left this world, I dreamed that she and I were at a mountainous rock quarry with our children. In the background, sitting up high was a building, and in front of the building stood Patricia, wearing a beautiful and flowing lime green dress. She leaned over a beige rail and looked down over the rail at Lily, Lauren and me. We were wading in the warm water of the quarry.
Patricia looked at me with her warm, beautiful smile and I knew she wanted me up there with her. She appeared in the doorway of my room, and I know that we spoke and that she was peaceful and happy, but I cannot recall the conversation. As magically as when she appeared in my doorway, is as magically as she disappeared. It was then that I knew she had gone. In that dream she was our beautiful Patricia, not suffering from any signs of illness, but what struck me very odd in the dream was that I knew the building to be some kind of hospice.
One might surmise that Patricia wanted to leave us with the memory of the beautiful woman that she was, and that she wanted to keep hidden the fragile body that her soul was soon to leave. I know that was why she was uncomfortable with my visit that last day. What she didn't know was that in my mind's-eye and in the eyes of those who loved her, she was very beautiful on the inside and out, and that is only the way I saw her, even during her darkest hours.
I believe with all that I am, that she came to me in that dream, as she was leaving us physically, and will always cherish that beautiful gift she gave me. I hope that I was able to capture the meaning and the beauty of my dream, and know that you will or have had already dreams of such magnitude.
With all my love,Gail
This dream is so special, I asked Gail for permission to post it on the website. I felt it should be shared with you. I hope to share more, but it's too hard now. With love and sadness, Patricia's mom
Patricia, I love you so very much. Thank you for being a part of my life for 50 yrs. I have learned so much from you and I try to live each day as if you were sitting on my shoulder.I know that you always believed in "doing the right thing" and that is what I am striving to do. You never talked about other people except in praise and appreciation; that is my hardest lesson but I am working on it - it will take time; don't give up on me. I miss you but I am so very grateful to have known you. Thank you for giving us Lily. With love forever, Aunt Judy
As long as I live, Patti, you will live in my thoughts , in my prayers , and in my heart. - DadShe was a wonderful women in every way as a mom. She always had a positive attitude on her face. I am so lucky to know her from when i was born to the day she moved on. I will always treasure our momentsShe was a wonderful women in every way as a mom. She always had a positive attitude on her face. I am so lucky to know her from when i was born to the day she moved on. I will always treasure our together. Im glad she moved on so that all the pain would go away. I still wish she was here for more time and make everyones day. She's watching over us and is everyones guardian. Her body might have moved on but her soul is in everyone that loved her and all the people that she loved. - Lily Kielkucki
Patty was one of the most beautiful human beings that I knew.We were neighbors in New Hope---so Im looking at twenty years of friendship that I will never forget.I remember I would come home from work--not wanting to do a thing but just to be alone because of a very busy day and I would hear a knock on my door,a sweet voice would say,"Mary I have a container of Chocolate ice-cream that needs help finishing".Patty would always have a way of changing my mood and get me out to play. She was not only beautiful inside but a lovely lady outside. She was the only person I knew that could wear stripes with polka-dots and still look beautiful. Amazing. There were so many adventures that we experienced together that I will hold in my heart as one of those truly special individuals that not only touched my heart but the worlds.A special thank-you to her family. Her mom and dad for bringing this special light into this world--Her sisters and brother who always welcomed me with open arms. Maria a true friend to keep Patty's light alive through this site. - Mary LaChac I was devastated to hear of Patricia's passing. I had cancelled my Cornerstone membership a few years ago and had lost touch with the goings on there. Patricia's classes were actually the reason I re-activated my membership and only then did I find out this news that shook me to my core. She just had this way about her that radiated peace and harmony and grace. My heart and prayers go to her husband and daughter. Tomorrow I return to my 1st yoga class in 2 years. I am a bit apprehensive but I have a feeling Patricia's spirit lives on in the studio and will once again help me overcome my fears and achieve peace and balance. Rest in peace Patricia - you were a gift to all of us. - Elizabeth Voit I had lost touch with Patricia-in fact, the last time I saw her and spent any time with her was a couple of years ago in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico where she was vacationing with Robert and Lily. Gary and I stayed in the apartment next door to them facing the beach and I took many beach walks with Patty and Lily while our husbands surfed. I am glad to have had that time with her, but I am incredibly sad that I will never see her again. I am so sorry that such a lovely person as she, a person who never missed an opportunity to make a sincere and lasting spiritual connection with everyone she came in contact with, had to endure even a second of pain and suffering. In this world, we meet so few real and genuine people, people who are driven by a desire to touch others and to heal them-Patty was one of these rare women. I will miss her and and for the rest of my life, be forever sorry that I did not have the opportunity to see her one last time. - Leslie Cortina We never can understand why such things happen to wonderful people and we keep saying why did this happen to Patricia? We will never understand why; we can only keep her in our memories and our hearts and be grateful for the time we knew her. I know when I am in the yoga room I will tap into her positive energy and tell her hello. There are not many people who are as beautiful on the inside as on the outside but she truly encompassed that. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten. - JoAnn Matullo I was devastated to hear about Patti's passing. I am so sorry and extend my thoughts and prayers to all of you. I wanted SO SO bad to be at her memorial service, though my work left it rather impossible for me to attend. For the past few weeks, the passing of Patti has not left my mind. Although not extremely close friends, I did have the opportunity to get to know her in high school. In high school, I always remember saying hi and talking, but most of all intrigued by her uniqueness and the regal way she carried herself. She was extremely friendly to all she knew and always appeared to be soft and kind. The few times we "hung" together, we had good times. This past winter of 2009, I was having dinner with one of my daughter's at the PA Soup and Seafood House. I saw her from a distance, looking radiant and beautiful as always. I would have NEVER known she was ill. I wanted to get up and say hi to her for I hadn't seen her in a long while,.........but I didn't. I regret that. I've known for years that when my heart and "gut feeling" tells me to do something, I should listen to it, for obvious reasons like this. I have an awesome picture of Patti and her husband at one of our class reunions, that I will search for. I would like her daughter Lily to have it. Please give me a bit of time to search through the many many pictures I have, and I will make sure that she receives it via Pam. I will keep you all in my prayers and hope and pray that time will heal and the memory of Patti will bring joyful memories to all of you. Peace and God's Blessings Always, - Patti Peluso-Gilbert May you all find peace and comfort in knowing the impact and contribution Patricia made to so many in her short life. It is hard to fathom Cornerstone without her beautiful spirit. - Laura Kruger Yesterdays memorial service was so moving and beautiful! Thank you to all of you who were able to put into words and song what we all felt. Beautiful woman, beautiful life, beautiful soul ... - Nancy Wolf-Sussman Life with Patty was always an adventure; hopefully, with her greater influence in the universe-we will all have more fun and good fortune in life! I am certain we can assist this process by using her style of persistent affirmations, coupled with solid intentions and a deep investment in humanity to steer things along. Patricia leaves some big shoes to fill, but with the number of people she touched-I am confident that if we can consciously channel her through our decisions and choices-we as a group have a chance to be as powerful as she was as an individual! - Danielle Hofing-Rivas
To My Dearest Patricia, You are a beam of light, that glows throughout the Universe. You truely are the Goddess of Infiniity. My life has been blessed by knowing you and I will take my lessons to heart. I love you.....Patricia Ann Wertz - Love Ogden
Patti was a wonderful, loving cousin and she will be dearly missed at all family gatherings. I loved the musical tribute sung at her memorial. - Lisa Martz
Beautiful ceremony saturday. Patricia would have loved it, no she did love it. As I know she was there with us all. - Pamela Hamilton
For the short time that I had to get to know Patricia, I was impressed with her personable and kind sprite. I looked forward to spending many more months getting to know her. Although, that was cut short I have sweet and dear memories of her that will last a life time. Love and Peace, - Nicole Graham
Patricia was truly a light in all of our days, and will continue to be.My mission is to be there especially for Lily. My daughter is her age, and we have vowed together to be there and support her now and in the future. I also believe certain people are put her as angels to guide us now, and lifted up to guide us as they are no longer present as we think of on this material earth. Patricia is our angel of Light. Could we at some point get a copy of the poster that was at the front of the ceremony so that it could be put on the web site. Marie,Mary and I discussed this while we were eating . Maybe Ogden could help us out . What do you think Ogden? Let us know. THanks to all of the Goddesses out there who will continue to spread the light. Lori thank you for your beautiful song. !!! Love , light and peace to you all today. - Candace Bourke... cosmetologist/music....hey why dont we all share what we all do just to network, not this is all about us, but I think Patricia would want us to share our lives with each other this way. Comment from Website Administrator: Candace, great idea we will add it to the list and work on it.
I was very saddened to hear about Patricia. It is very difficult to understand. I am trying to keep positive as Patricia would. I had the pleasure of making Patricia's favorite Starbucks beverage for the past four years. She was the most pleasant person to wait on. Patricia remembered us at Christmas time as well as each day she came to get a drink from us. We told her for four years we were not allowed to accept tip money and for four years she left us a dollar faithfully and told us to put it in the lottery machine. :-) She will always be in our prayers and thoughts. - Sincerely, Denise McLaughlin & The Team at Starbucks
To My Dear Beautiful Friend Patricia, You will always be in my thoughts and in my heart. I miss you so much and your memorial service yesterday was truly befitting of the Goddess that you are. With Joyful Love, - Concetta Meehan