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Mary Trentini Obituary
In retirement, James and Mary Trentini traveled at every opportunity, wherever their fancy took them. But in particular they liked to go to California to see their daughter Patti in Irvine.
Patti was the mother of three of their grandchildren, ages 2 to 7, and it was great fun to haul the grandchildren off to the beach or to soccer games or, most of all, to Disneyland.
Mr. Trentini, 65, a former schoolteacher, and Mrs. Trentini, 67, a former school secretary, lived in Everett, Mass. But every Christmas would find them in Irvine and sometimes they would linger there for weeks, lavishing attention on the grandchildren while waiting for the warmth of spring to return to New England.
This year they headed out to California early. Patti had called to say that she and her husband, Donald Paris, were planning to take a couple of weeks of vacation back east on Martha's Vineyard and would "Grandpa" and "Mimmie" mind flying out to the West Coast to baby-sit?
The Trentinis immediately booked a flight for Los Angeles: American Airlines Flight 11, the flight they always took west. They were scheduled to fly out Sept. 10, and had so many presents for the grandchildren that they needed an extra suitcase. Then Mr. Trentini was summoned for a day of jury duty on the 10th. They rebooked for Sept. 11.
Profile published in THE NEW YORK TIMES on December 13, 2001.
Mary, 67, of Rowley, MA, perished in the crash of American Airlines Flight #11 on September 11, 2001. Wife of the late James "Jim" Trentini. Survived by her four loving children, Patti Trentini of Irvine, CA, Paige Landry of Rowley, MA, Pamela Trentini of Newburyport, MA and Jimmy Trentini of Daytona Beach, FL. Beloved by her four grandchildren, Albert Landry, Parker, Payton and Piper Paris. Mary was a long time assistant to the Athletic Director at Triton High School in Byfield. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Rowley, MA at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 15. Please come to celebrate the life and mourn the passing of this gentle person.
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Karyn
September 11, 2023
Patti,
We think of you often. Never will we forget.
Karyn Banner
September 10, 2016
jim trentini helped me face life. burlington high class of 1979.
Pamela (Leavitt) LaPrell
September 11, 2013
You will forever be in our prayers
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Peggy Childers
September 9, 2012
To the family and friends of Mary Trentini:
Mary will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not allow those we lost on 9/11 be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you.
john locke
September 9, 2011
to all the kids im very very sorry of the loss of ur mom and dad what a nice picture of them both will be missed nicest librarian ever john locke graduated 1981
September 6, 2011
Patti,
The girls and I think of this day often and want you to know you are in our hearts. We will never forget.
Karyn, Nicolette & Gabrielle
Rob Miller
May 31, 2010
I liked your site.
Mary-Anne Osborn-Pesci
September 11, 2009
I remember your parents from Triton High School. Your Mom was always so happy. My brother, Brian, had to meet with your Dad a time or two!
Thinking of your parents and all of you on this day.
Jamie Dorman
September 8, 2009
Hi It Has Been 7 Or something years since the 9/11 and i am dearly sorry for the loss of Mary Trentini. i ahve never met Mary but from the pictures i have seen she looked like a wonderfull Lady.
This Is Jamie Dorman, Age 14, From Scotland
R.I.P.
Bill Truitt
April 17, 2009
To the Tentini Family...
While I never met your father, even now my eyes tear when I remember your mother asking to be put on the 2002 Reunion committee at Spartanburg High School...
I hope to participate in this year's Memorial Golf Tournament to share in remembering our great loss of such good people as your parents...
Sue Lloyd
September 10, 2007
Patti:
Well, my little Jimmy turned 15 yesterday, so it has been 15 years since I met you at Hoag NICU. I remember your mom and dad so well from kindergarten at St. Andrews. I remember sitting in front of them at the Christmas play when Parker was playing Jospeh and how proud they were. Your mom was beautiful inside and out. I recently saw a picture of Parker in the Daily Pilot Cup. Can't believe it has been 6 years. Just want you to know I'm thinking about you today and praying for the Lord to comfort you.
P Tabbernor
June 9, 2007
In remembrance....
April 4, 2007
May their memory be Eternal.
trish
September 11, 2006
my thoughts and prayers are with your family today and always. god bless you all. i am a triton graduate and remember your parents fondly.
Bill McCormack
September 11, 2006
Dear Patti, Paige, Pam, and Jimmy, I am writing to express my sincere condolences for the loss of your Mom and Dad. I often think about life growing up in Rowley and how your parents made our lives there fun, happy and safe. Please look back upon your lives in Rowley and understand that almost everybody knew and liked your parents very much. I know I did. And Jimmy if you ever come to Japan, please get in touch with me.
Deb (Hodgdon) Bolton
June 27, 2006
Paige, I think of you and your family often, and visit your parents memorial in Rowley. Although we grew up together, and both lived in Rowley, I only new your mother when she worked at Triton. She was a wonderful, caring person. I hope time has helped ease the pain of your loss.
sandra salyers
May 8, 2004
i'm so sorry for the lives that where lost. my heart goes out to all the kids that lost parents that day
Laurie (Roop) Singletary
March 8, 2004
My deepest sympathies to all of the Trentini's. I went to school with Paige, and remember your family well. I hope that the passing of time has helped to ease your pain a bit. Even though it has been so many years since my days in Rowley, I immediately recognized Mr. & Mrs Trentini's name when the terrible news came on September 11th. I wish all the best to the family.
Laurie (Roop) Singletary formerly of Rowley
Erin Rodriguez
September 12, 2003
I will add your family and your parents in my prayers. Your parents sounded like such wonderful people who love their family very much. I know they must be looking down on all of you everyday being your guardian angels.
Christina D
September 27, 2002
Bert,
sorry for what happened! they are remembered and greatly missed...I LOVE U BERT!
Kay Graham
September 21, 2002
Trentini Family,
Your parents are remembered in my prayers every day when I pass a certain place in Rowley, as I think of you in your sorrow. I know they will always be remembered in Rowley.
Most sincerely, Kay Graham
Tina Conahey
September 10, 2002
To the Trentini family,
Mary was a patient at our physical therapy clinic in Newport Beach. She a had a cheerful positive attiude and was always showing off pictures of her grandkids. She seemd a very loving person.We are so sorry for your loss. God Bless
Tina and the staff at ProSport Physical Therapy
Meghan Dancer
September 10, 2002
Paige and Chris,
I sit here almost a year to the day of this horrific day. It is difficult for me still to comprehend what has happened and why. I am so thankful that I was able to share one evening with your parents, they were truley remarkable people. They will live on as long as we continue to remember them and speak of them.
Meghan Dancer
Betsy LeBlanc- Mathewson
September 6, 2002
Dear Patti,
I remember meeting your parents when I gave you rides home from Seaview Nursing Home . They were so friendly and pleasant I am so sorry for your loss.
Betsy & Jim Mathewson
Chris Moseley
September 5, 2002
Daer,Irvine I am so sorry for everything that has happend.My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your children.
May 15, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL WOMAN..MARY TRENTINI AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HER LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA..MAY JESUS AND MARY AND JIM GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
J. Ammermann
April 6, 2002
Please know we will never forget Mary nor forget this day. So many lives lost, so many more who want to help in healing. We are a nation of compassion and we extend our strength and faith to you...
Sheila Werland
April 1, 2002
Mary sounds like a warm, caring, wife, mother, and grandmother. Also it sounds like the neighborhood kids and school students had a great regard for her. This is so tragic for all concerned, to loose one loving parent is almost too much but loosing both is a burden no one should have to bear. My prayers go out to each member of the family and friends. May your memories bring you some peace and comfort in the future as you begin to heal.
Lori Brabant
March 24, 2002
Dear Patti, Pam, Paige, & Jimmy,
Although it has been many years since I've seen any of you, I certainly well remember all of you, your parents & the house on Pleasant St. in Rowley. It was Kellie that called me, when she heard the news about your parents, my Mother that sent me the Newburyport News with the memorial article, & my father & brother Jim, both e-mailed me with the information about this memorial site. Please know that we too share your loss & have great memories of growing up in Rowley with all of you! Why God felt he needed such wonderful people in heaven when they gave so much to so many here on earth, none of us will ever understand! Please know that our hearts ache for you & all your family, & that we will never forget you're wonderful parents, or the tragic events of 9/11! God Bless You All!!!!
Love & Prayers,
Lori (Amidon) Brabant, Formerly of Rowley,MA
Lynnette Budd
March 12, 2002
I remember the many times watching Albert Landry and picking him up at Mary and Jim's. Jim was always offering a cup of tea or a glass of milk with something to eat. Their home was always a happy and welcoming place. Their departure is a very sad loss for us here on earth but the angels in heaven are now SO lucky! Mary and Jim, I appreciate all you did for us and the positive people you were. Thank you!
Kathy Swaringen
February 27, 2002
Today, February 27, 2002, 1 mile was walked to honor the life of Mary and all the family, friends and loved ones she left behind. May you find some comfort in knowing that you do not grieve alone.
Mary, you are gone, but will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace.
Teresa Jahn
January 11, 2002
We are deeply sorry for your loss of Mary and Jim. Such a tragic loss. May their lives and love live on in you. May you always feel the warmth of their love surround you. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
kelly colby
December 11, 2001
To the Trentini Family,
I am so saddened by the loss of your parents. I have worked with Pam and Paige for the last 2 years at Legal Sea Foods. Whenever Jim and Mary came in everyone wanted to go up to them and talk to them. Everyone loved them. We all love Paige and Pam so much and still can't comprehend why this could happen to the nicest family. You are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. God Bless you all.
Kelly Colby
BARBARA BOLIN
September 27, 2001
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
MARY MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
Kathleen
September 26, 2001
My Auntie Mary was a beautiful woman. Her caring ways touched so many lives. Most of the time she did so through her talents in arts and crafts. She could paint, build, and sew anything. She had hands of gold. Auntie Mary mastered everything from ceramics, floral wrethes, and flower arrangements, to dolls, clothes, wood work, wallpapering, carpentry, you name it.. I'll never forget the Christmas when she made my sister a "Holly Hobbie Doll" and a "Raggedy Ann Doll" for me. She even sewed a dress for me that was identical to the one that Raggedy Ann wore. What fun I had that year! I'll also never forget each Christmas Eve (my birthday) when Auntie Mary would make my favorite pound cake with Pineapple, because she knew I didn't like many sweets. She made me feel so special! Both her and Uncle Jimmy were my godparents, and I'm extremely grateful to have had such beautiful people touch my life. They gave so much love and support to my family and the rest of the Trentini family throughout their lives. And, boy, did we have some fun family times! I'll never forget Uncle Jimmy keeping us in stitches at all the family get-togethers, while Auntie Mary quietly laughed beside him. She wasn't in the spotlight as much as Uncle Jimmy was. She didn't have to be. Her kind and thoughtful ways never went unnoticed. I'll miss both Auntie Mary and Uncle Jimmy dearly. The happy times our family had together will last forever!
I light this candle for you
Kelly
September 24, 2001
I am so very sorry about your loss.God bless you all.
Heather Parlor
September 22, 2001
My prayers go out to the family & friends of Mary Trentini.
As my sould takes flight to paradise
upon a snow-white dove...
I'm free to roam in my heavenly home
safe on the wings of love.
As I leave this world and fly away,
To a place where dreams come true...
My soul has found it's paradise,
But my love lives on in you.
My Deepest Sympathy
Robin (Hampe) Amato
September 19, 2001
Both of you will be sorely missed (more on Jim's page) Take Care of yourselves: Patty, Paige, Pam and Jimmy-God Bless you and your's.
Beth Brownell
September 16, 2001
Patti, Pam, Paige and Jimmy:
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family at this terrible time in your life.
It's been many years since I have seen any of you. I grew up in Rowley and went to school with Paige.
God Bless.
The McKee Family
September 15, 2001
Our deepest sympathy to your family on their tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless you all and God bless America!
anna carroll
September 15, 2001
with hearfelt sympathy on you loss.
sincerely, anna carroll
Sue and Charlie Peavey
September 14, 2001
Jim and Mary. Two of the lovliest and kindest people. God Bless.
Linda O'Shea
September 14, 2001
Patti, Pam, Paige & Jimmy,
Although I haven't seen you for years, my deepest sympathies are with you all during this dark time. My prayers are with you all and your mom and dad.
Linda (Worthley) O'Shea
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