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Patrick White Obituary
WHITE - Patrick Benum, suddenly on August 10, 2008 of Port Washington. Graduate of Schreiber High School 1999. Loving son of Randi Benum Roernes and David White and step-son of Jan Roernes. Brother of Jimmy and Ellen. Father of Hunter Colagreco. Nephew of Robert and Janice Dale. Cousin of Peter, Andrew, Ricky, Chris and Mike. Godson of Jan and Philip Young. Grandson of Aud Benum. Also survived by his cousins in Norway. Friends may call, Thursday 6-9pm at the Fairchild Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Blvd., Manhasset. Funeral service, Friday 11am, Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Port Washington. Donations in his memory may be made to the Homeless Coalition, 129 Fulton Street NY, NY 10038. He will be missed by all who knew him and loved him.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patrick White
carly
May 7, 2009
my brother was good friends with jimmy so i always knew him while we were growing up, in school he stood tall among the other kids, everyone loved him, it was impossible not to. Such a great smile and a gentle aura about him. i hope he's peaceful now. my sympathy to his family
Maureen Allegro
February 3, 2009
Patrick trained me and kept me on my toes! He used to try and use his height to intimidate me by looking down on me with a big smile on his face. I'm under 5 feet! I still think of him as I work out and still miss him. Thank you for sharing him with all of us. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Randi Benum White Roernes
October 6, 2008
Thank you; with love from Patrick's family
The beautiful flowers have wilted
The grave has a blanket of grass
But the pain in our heart is not going
It will be there the rest of our lives
Only knowing that Patrick is sleeping
In peace, with no pain left to bear
Can we go on remember the good times
His smile ever drying the tears
Sandra Dunbar
October 2, 2008
To the Family,
I am saddened to have just heard about the loss of Patrick. I grew up with Jimmy and I am a member of your church. I remember Patrick very well and he was always a good kid. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Maura
August 26, 2008
Patrick was also my trainer and what a wonderful person he was. Always smiling and making sure others did as well. To his family - I am so sorry for your loss.
Hetal
August 21, 2008
Patrick, you were such an amazing person, and your smile lit up the room and always made others smile. I will always remember you.
Hetal
August 21, 2008
Patrick trained me at LA fitness. He was such a good guy and it's true that he was always smiling. I'm in shock with the news and send prayers out to the family. Patrick will be greatly missed and I will always remember him.
Paula Shilley
August 21, 2008
Rest in peace Partick. I will cherish the good times we had together and all of are chats on the phone.
Love Always Paula
Wendy Korotkin
August 20, 2008
I went to Wah-Nee with Patrick.... He was an AWESOME guy and he will be missed.
stephanie Slobotkin Leen
August 16, 2008
To the family:
I am so sorry for your loss. I know my brother David grew up with patrick, as I grew up with Jimmy. The few times i did see Patrick over the years after high school, he was always kind and always smiling. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Stephanie Slobotkin Leen
Lindsay Goldberg
August 16, 2008
Patrick was my trainer at LA Fitness, although I only knew him for a short period of time we shared many common interests. He was a wonderful person and funny as can be, even if I had a horrible day there was always some way he could put a smile on my face. My thoughts and prayers go out to the White Family, he will be dearly missed.
Maria
August 15, 2008
Patrick, you always brought a smile to my face even when you tortured me at those machines! I will miss you terribly.
My heart goes out to your family.
A. Shah
August 15, 2008
I'll miss seeing Patrick's smile at the gym. He was a great trainer and wonderful person. My heart goes out to his family.
Bora
August 14, 2008
Patrick was my trainer at LA Fitness for the past 7 months. He was always in good spirits and was friend to everyone. He was a hard worker and a good man. I am shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. He will be missed.
Michele Nolan
August 14, 2008
Patrick I'm glad we chatted on Friday afternoon as always you made me laugh and brought a smile to my face. You always had words of encouragement or a welcomed compliment that made my day. I'm so sorry you left us so young but I am glad we met and you and your family will remain in my prayers.
Love Michele
Ana
August 14, 2008
I knew Patrick from La Fitness and everyday he always managed to put a smile on my face. He will definitely be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Marianna thermos
August 14, 2008
Patrick it was a joy seeing you all the time at the gym. your smile made me smile. i am going to miss you terribly. i just wish we had more time. thank you for all the fun times we had. i will always think of you and you will always be in my heart. i love you.
Sandra
August 14, 2008
I did not know Patrick personally but I saw him occasionally at La Fitness. I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Barbara Mosseri
August 13, 2008
Patrick, your smile was a delight to see everyday at the gym. You had a wonderful spirit that will be missed. The world has lost a good one. Too young to be taken so soon. My prayers are with you and the ones you left behind.
James Bertone
August 13, 2008
Such an amazing person. Will remember him for the rest of my life. Much love to his family.
Gina Fontana
August 13, 2008
To the White family,
I'm very sorry for your loss. I've known Patrick for a long time. He will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
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