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Patricia Colodner's world was shaped by her parents' divorce when she was just 2. So when she got married in 1990, she was determined to be the best parent she could be and offer "complete, unconditional devotion" to her family, recalled her husband, Warren.
The Colodners have two children, a 9- year-old girl and a 2-year-old boy. Mrs. Colodner, 39, who was a secretary at Marsh & McLennan, was an organized, outgoing person who created a nurturing atmosphere for the children filled with music, laughter, bicycle rides and excursions ‹ to parks, museums, zoos, parades. She was particularly fond of Halloween, because she got to dress up with the children, and was partial to vampire get-ups; her daughter preferred the princess look.
This year, the children are still going to go trick-or-treating, but with their dad, who plans to wear a costume, too, so that he can carry on his wife's legacy. Before Sept. 11, the boy planned to dress up as a pumpkin. Now he wants to be a fireman, he says, because he wants to save his mommy.
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Paula Gorley
September 11, 2023
Patty helped me pull myself together and not live in self-pity. She was a Godsend to me.
Cindy Roe
September 4, 2021
Remembering Patricia on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
Del Newberry
March 4, 2021
We will never forget that day when so many lovely people were lost. Praying today for Patricia's family.
Amar Smith
September 11, 2019
Lovely eyeglasses Love Amar
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September 11, 2019
18 years later and thinking of you today... prayers you are resting in peace.
Alex
June 12, 2019
God bless...
christine heap
December 18, 2015
you will live forever in your loved ones hearts
Felix Ramos
April 17, 2014
May the angels of god bless and look over your husband and children. I knew you when you were a waitress at the lounge in the Vista International Hotel. What I remember the most was how happy you always was and made it a point to make everyone around you happy. It was a pleasure knowing you and am so sorry we lost contact. God bless you in heaven.
Sophia Vailakis-DeVirgilio
September 10, 2013
Patti,
I am so sorry we lost touch so many years ago and I just today learned what happened. I will always remember how wonderful you always were. You were a stunner in person which is what made it that much more amazing that who you were was even more beautiful. I'm so sorry for your family, especially for your babies who I'm sure miss you every day. May God bless you and all who you touched, and may he make it easier each day that passes, although I can't imagine how. Hey, maybe you and Fred have run into each other in heaven -- tell him I said hi!
Patricia Moore
September 19, 2011
Hello Colodner Family.
Your mom and I share the first and middle name although I spell my middle name different. I heard her name announced at the 10 year memorial. Just wanted you to know, I will never forget and will keep you in my prayers. I hope to visit the memorial one day.God bless you.
Amar Smith
September 17, 2011
Hello Patricia
this is Amar Smith
i know halloween your favorite holiday
is comming up and you will watch your
children trick or treat from heaven for
a 10th year from God's kingdom i have never
met your after 9-11-01 i heard so much
about you and the 39 years in this world
that you accomplished which is very amazing
and you still are very lovely specially
with those eye glasses you have i love them
in 1990 when became a parent your goal was
to be the best parent that you can be
because of your parents situation early in
your life which was a motivating thing that
carries you and i was very glad to read those stories about you after you passing
Doug Abraham
February 14, 2009
Happy Valentine's Day!!!
Lynnell Akamu
September 6, 2007
Aloha to Warren, the Colodner family and the Pitchford `Ohana (family) from Honolulu, Hawaii.
I wanted to let you know that on 9/5/07@9am HST we held our Annual Patriot Day Commemoration program as we specifically remembered those individuals who have a connection to the State of Hawaii, and are therefore considered our `ohana.
If you would like to have a copy of the written program that we had for the audience at the Spark M. Matsunaga VA Medical Center in Honolulu, please send me you e-mail address and I will send you the pdf document.
We continue to hold you all in our prayers.
Malama pono (take care),
Lynnell Ka`opua Akamu, MSW, LSW
Social Worker
Kristine
October 23, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
September 22, 2006
God Bless You.
P Tabbernor
September 13, 2006
In remembrance....
Ana
September 13, 2006
So, very sorry for the loss of your loving Patricia. She must be a beautiful Angel protecting her family.
Katherine Lopez
September 11, 2006
To the entire Colodner family, my thoughts are with you. Your loss reminds me each day of the treasures I have with my own family and how fragile our presence really is. God Bless! Love your cousin, Katherine
Salvatore Guarino
July 28, 2004
Patricia Malia (Pitchford) Colodner
Was a child of God, and that is where we met. She Had the heart of her Father in heaven,Loving, giving, careing, and forever gentile with all that she encountered. Patty You will be sorely missed by me and all of the other believers,there is one comfort, we will meet again at the return. Love and forever in your debt, Salvatore Guarino
Richard Pulley
November 20, 2002
My dearest Patti, I have searched so long and now I have found you. Growing up in Honolulu together we had so much fun during our teen years. Crusing Waikiki, or drag racing down King street on friday night. The Kahala gang will never forget you!!. Even tho we lost contact with eachother, We want you to know how proud we (Kim Pinensky & I) are of you. It was an honor to be your friend. We will never forget you, and may God bless you and your Family. Until we meet again, Aloha.
Love,
Rick Pulley
Holly Bridgers
October 7, 2002
With Halloween coming up again, I bet you're especially remembering your wife/mother. Even though she is not on this earth anymore, I bet she is with you everyday. I wish for you comfort, peace and hope.
Renee Jacobs
September 12, 2002
Today I had the privilege of reading your name and ringing a bell in your honor in an event sponsored by a local radio station. May you rest in peace and may God watch over your loved ones. You will be missed but never forgotten.
Nichole Harnstorm
September 11, 2002
My heart goes out to all who have lost loved ones in the tragic event. God Bless you all.
april kemnitz
September 11, 2002
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. i never had the pleasure of meeting ms. colodner but i definatly had the pleasure of working with her daughter, a beautiful bright young lady with great hopes and dreams that i am positive will be pursued. please let this tragedy give you a strength you never knew you possesed and to keep your children and family closer than ever. God Bless
Susan Wingender
September 9, 2002
So hard to believe 1 year has gone by, it seems like yesterday that I received the horrific news. I think of you daily, wondering how Warren and the children are coping.
I recall our last "catchup" lunch at Maritime. You were laughing, your face radiant, talking about the children, running to meet Warren after lunch. A wonderful memory, I treasure it.
Until we meet again my dear friend, I am thinking of you with love and prayers. And always with a smile.
Susan (& Matthew) Wingender
Charli and Jeanne Massaro
June 9, 2002
9-11 was a terrible happening, and losing loved ones made it even more horriffic. We pray God will give you the strength and wisdom to overcome your great loss, and to Bless you and your sons always. Our prayers and deepest sypathies goes out to all those we lost,and their families
They shall never be forgotten!
Sincerely, Charli and Jeanne Massaro- June 9, 2002
Jeanette Conolly
June 8, 2002
It is now June 8th 2002 and I want you to know "WE HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN" Patricia nor any of those who gave their lives on 9-11-2001.
I pray God has given you strength to go on and may your children find peace as the days pass.
God Bless and keep you.
My heart is still heavy and not a day goes by without thoughts and prayers for all.
Angie Campbell
April 23, 2002
May God Bless you and the ones that you left behind. Rest in his loving peace......
Nancy Ellen Potanovic
March 16, 2002
Though I never had the chance to meet Patti my heart goes out to her family and all the families affected by this horrible tragedy. We can never forget 9/11 and the people who lost their lives that day. I think about them daily and keep them in my prayers. May God Bless them and their families. God Bless America.
Mary Ellen Potanovic
March 13, 2002
I never had the pleasure of meeting Patty but feel I know her through my sister, Joanne Sullivan. Joanne speaks so highly of Patty and her husband Warren and their two beautiful children. They are all in my prayers daily.
Jeanette Conolly
March 12, 2002
I met Patti through Roger & Joanne (Wm Mercer Co) She was always so very helpful to me with directions etc. for New York City.
She was a fun loving Lady. I remember so very clearly on one visit to Roger's office we were having such a good laugh, and in pops Patti exclaming that "there was much too much frivolity going on in here" and with a chuckle herself off she went.
My heart is so heavy for her loss, and to her family My Deepest Sympathy. May God comfort you.
My prayers for Patti and all those who gave of their lives to these hateful people.
May the "Beams of Rememberance" never dim.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Teri Potanovic
March 11, 2002
I only knew Patti through Joanne & Roger (Wm Mercer Co). She would help me get tickets to Broadway plays and offer information on sightseeing when I was in NYC. Although I only met her once (April 2000) I'm glad our paths crossed. My sympathy goes out to all the victims but especially to the Colodner family. The nation feels your pain and we will never forget.
Janet Christensen
March 8, 2002
I just found this web site and wanted to express my deepest sympathy to you and your children. God bless and keep you always.
Jan Christensen, Secretary to Paul Stockman, K&L - Pittsburgh
Teresa Jahn
January 5, 2002
Thank you for sharing Patricia's story with us and especially heart touching was the comments of her son wanting to be a fireman. May Patricia's life and love live on in those who love her. May you feel the warmth of her love radiate love into your hearts. Our hearts cry with you in your loss of Patricia.
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
Anonymous
December 31, 2001
MAY GOD BLESS PATRICIA MALIA COLODNER AND MAY SHE REST IN PEACE
WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS
HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS
AMERICA AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
Virginia Deloe
October 30, 2001
WITH SINCERE SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOUR FAMILY IN THIS GREAT TRAGEDY, GINNY DELOE K&L - PITTSBURGH OFFICE
leslie miller
October 22, 2001
I hope you can find comfort in good memories. Please know you are not alone, and will always be remembered.
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