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for PATRICIA MARTONE
George Smith
August 3, 2012
Patty was a wonderful inspiration to everyone she came in contact with. My sympathy to all her family members and she has finally reached her long awaited journey. Will always have fond memories as a Central 1962 graduate
Mary Arnold Worrell
August 1, 2012
Sympathy to all of the family of a very special person. Patty was the teacher who was most remembered in my heart as she taught me at James H Smart. Kind, inspirational and fun. I have been lucky to see her many times in the past years because the family connection to Sis Arnold. Two great ladies who are in a special place.
Patty Saylor
July 20, 2012
Patty was such a treasure to all who had the privilege of knowing her. I have memories of Bass Park, Central, reunions and more. I will miss the guest columns in the paper and will treasure all the ones I kept. I hope the paper will honor her by reprinting some of her columns. Blessings to Tony and family. CHS class of 1963
Marilyn Moran-Townsend
July 15, 2012
Patty was one of my heroes! I feel so blessed to have been mentored by her and to be among her many, many friends. I am praying for healing of broken hearts for the family. In Sympathy and Love, Marilyn
Theresa Haneline
July 14, 2012
Patty was a great asset to the world! She left the world a much better place! Thoughts and prayers to her family!
Theresa Haneline
July 14, 2012
Tony, I am so sorry to hear about Patty. I just got home from Chicago on Friday and had no idea or I would have been to see you. So sorry for your loss. Theresa Haneline and John Hall
Madeline Marcelia Garvin
July 13, 2012
With heartfelt sympathy, I send condolences. Dr. Martone had an indomitable spirit and embraced life and everyone she encountered. Though I graduated from South Side, I heard about Dr. Martone's prowess. It seemed like only yesterday we were discussing writing; now she has transitioned.
Peace and blessings unto you,
July 13, 2012
Tony, you have our condolences on the passing of Patty. You will be in our prayers. Bob and Connie Frye
Denise Brita
July 13, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Burch Jerry & Diane
July 13, 2012
Patty was a wonderful person who made such a difference in this world, She was so outgoing and so colorful and seeing her brought a smile to your face, You folks in heaven are in for a treat when you meet her!
July 12, 2012
Such a great lady! An inspiration to us all on how to live life and care for others. I remember her great sense of fun and not taking life too seriously...wearing those cool red high top sneakers to a FWCS Board meeting not too long ago! I will always remember her love of education, of children, and her strong sense of family and community. Her legacy will continue forever in all the minds and hearts of those whose lives she so intimately touched. I wish all of you peace at this difficult time; may you be comforted by all the caring and kindness of those who knew and loved her. May your memories of her sustain you always.
Nancy Schram
Tom and Mary Mavis
July 12, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Martone family. Patty was a true educator! She will be deeply missed but her spirit will live in the hearts of many forever.
Cindy (Yarman)Jewel
July 12, 2012
I just said to my son and great nephew that I was preparing to go to the funeral of one of the most famous and beloved teachers that Fort Wayne has ever known. It was always a big deal any year we could get Patty Martone to attend or speak at one of our Class Reunions of Central High. To read her columns in the newspaper, to hear on TV about her many involvements in the community showed she continued to touch the lives of others in everything she did. The educational commumnity and all of Fort Wayne will miss a truly Great Lady. Cindy (Yarman) Jewel, CHS Class of 1965.
Martha J. (Brooks) Curry
July 12, 2012
I am a 1960 Fort Wayne Central High School Alumni and Mrs. Martone was one of my favorite educators. Certain people change our lives one small kindness at a time…a dream nurtured, a confidence kept, a joy celebrated, a heartache shared. Each caring gesture, each act of understanding brings warm compassion to the world and reveals the richness of the human spirit. She was always there to brighten up your day; one who showed concern and interest with her thoughtful and caring ways. She always added a touch of fun to the things she would have to say to you. She was like my hero, my mentor and my role model, because I at that time wanted to be a teacher. She remembered me when my husband, Willie Curry, passed away in 1969, and even wrote me a letter apologizing for not being able to call at the funeral home to offer her condolences because she was down with the flu. I would at times meet her in the office of the doctor we both shared and leave the office with a smile on my face for having had the conversation.
I last had the pleasure of talking and taking pictures of her at the 8th Annual Central High School Alumni Association Meeting on October 22, 2011. I am so thankful for that.
Patty as she preferred to be called will always be remembered as a woman I respected and admired, as a woman who loved and adored her family and as a woman who meant so very much to everyone who was fortunate enough to have the blessing of her special touch in their lives.
I send my deepest sympathy to the family and join with you in celebrating the life of a loving and good human being. Rather than mourn the absence of the flame, let us celebrate how brightly it burned.
Sara and Michael Quigley and family
July 12, 2012
We have been blessed with Patty's encouragement, inspiration, enthusiasm, and leadership. She has handed over the reins to each of us to continue her legacy of community service. We will miss Patty. Our sincere sympathy to her entire family.
Mark Rody
July 12, 2012
To the Martone family;
Jan and I want express our deepest sympathy to your family. I knew Patty only through my relationship with Tony and PAL football, but even in that brief relationship knew her as kind and gentle and loving. May God grant you all comfort in this time of grief. Tony, my dear old friend, may God Bless you.
Sue Hassell-Stubbs
July 12, 2012
What a blessing she was to CHS! She had a way of making everyone feel special! We all will forever remember her.
Maria Palazzolo
July 12, 2012
One of the most memorable things patty told me was cold hands warm hearts. We will all deeply miss her.
Dale Zumbaugh
July 12, 2012
Wayne,
So very sorry to hear of Patty's passing.
She made the world a better and brighter place.
May God be with you in your time of sorrow.
Your old friend,
Dale Zumbaugh
July 12, 2012
Tony,
You have my deepest sympathies on the death of your wife Patty. Her soul will remain safe in your heart forever. Patty was a wonderful, kind and loving person. Nobody can ever take her place. She will be missed by everyone.
May God bless you and and give you strength in your time of sorrow.
Your old, old, friend,
Charlene Barron
July 12, 2012
What a teacher, a very precious and special human being. I was her student in English at Central High School in 1956 and she at the time was expecting her first baby. She was substituting for Helen Lee who was away on sick leave. I was sad when her assignment ended. She wrote some of the best editorials ever. My thoughts and prayers are toward her family.
John and Karon Sadler-Burch
July 11, 2012
Tony:
There is never so valuable a treasure as one lost. She was a very special lady. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers for you and the whole family. We wish we could be there more than just in spirit.
Patty Weddle
July 11, 2012
You had the privilege of knowing and loving one of the most beautiful women Fort Wayne has ever known! She will be missed by so many and her memory won't fade for a long, long time. She will be missed. It was an honor to work on so many projects with her. I learned so much from her. It was an honor to call her my friend!
Bob & Sandy Keck
July 11, 2012
Tony,
We give our deepest sympathy for the loss of Patty.she will be missed dearly.
July 11, 2012
Tony
We love Patty so much and know that love will never be forgotten nor all of her sincere work for her community.
Peace to your family.
Jim and Marianne Platt
July 11, 2012
So sorry to hear of Patty's passing. May she rest in peace.
Don & Marge Graham (Roanoke, IN)
Glory Miller-Forte'
July 11, 2012
Patty will truly be missed. Prayers go out to the family and friends.
Class 1971 - Central High School
JAN & JOE BRYANT
July 11, 2012
Tony,
Our hearts go out to you and your family. We have always considered you and Patty very special to us. Her impact on the lives of those she touched will be repeated over and over in the days to come. May your memories give you comfort and peace as you work through your grief. God Bless you and your family.
Marsha Bragg
July 11, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss as all of us who know Patty experience a loss of some degree. She was a great co-worker and as others have noted, a true inspiration. She made you believe you could do things you did not believe you could do. She had great confidence in the human spirit and demonstrated that in her life. May God bless you with peace at this difficult time.
IRVIN ARNOLD
July 11, 2012
A TRUE GIFT TO THE COMMUNITY, A VERY SPECIAL PERSON
July 11, 2012
DEAR TONY & FAMILY:
YOU & YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY HAVE OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY.
SINCERELY,
BILL & LINDA RIPPE
Gerry Roberts
July 11, 2012
Tony,
Very sorry to hear about Patty's passing. She was a great person who touched my life in a positive way at Central High during tough times for me.
Tony, you also had a VERY positive influence on myself, and many other guys at GTE in the 1970 and 1980's.
July 11, 2012
Patty will be dearly missed in our community because of her many contributions and genuine, caring personality. I had the honor of working with her on the Hamilton Family Legacy project and provided her with much deserved recognition through television coverage. She inspired me through her passion and tenacity and will always be highly regarded in my memories with the utmost respect.
Mark Evans,
Broadcaster
July 11, 2012
Wayne, so sorry to hear of Pattys' passing. I have such fond memories of your family. Cindy Schanlaub Krouse
Darlene Yarnelle
July 11, 2012
Patty was a pleasure and an inspiration. It was my very good fortune to have known her. My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to her exceptional family .
BILL & PAT ANTHIS
July 11, 2012
Patty Martone was a very talented co-worker and a great friend. She was a joy to everyone who had contact with her, and as a result, made our world a better place. We extend our condolences to Tony, Mike and Tim and their families. Bill and Pat Anthis
Barb Baus
July 11, 2012
Patty was a wonderful friend an excellent teacher and a treasure to our community. Her wit and humor were special. My deepest sympathy to the family. Patty was the person we could all strive to be
Robin Holley
July 10, 2012
My deepest sympathy to your family. Memories of Patty are truly wonderful and I will cherish each and everyone!
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