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I think of you always, its been so many years since we have seen each other but you and your children are always in my prayers.
Kelly Stafford
September 11, 2019 | Toms River, NJ | Friend
Upper Brookville, New York
Lover of Laughter
Bernard E. Patterson's first job interview on Wall Street, in the early 1980's, went something like this, according to his wife, Navila: "Do you have anyone who works on the street?" John J. Kenny, the founder of J.J Kenny, a municipal bond brokerage, asked the recent college graduate.
"What does he mean, `Do I have anyone who works on the street?' " Mr. Patterson said to himself, according to Mrs. Patterson. "Apparently, Mr. Kenny saw the confusion on his face."
"No, I mean Wall Street," Mr. Kenny reportedly said.
No wonder. Mr. Patterson was concentrating on ignoring Mr. Kenny's shoes. The elderly financial wizard was wearing one black shoe and one brown shoe, Mrs. Patterson said.
"He didn't know if he should say anything," she said. "He didn't know if it was the thing to do. He just ignored it."
He got the job, but it was unclear if it was because he ignored the mismatched shoes. Mr. Patterson, known as Bernie, frequently told the story at dinner parties and at home in Oyster Bay, N.Y., to his children — Kevin, 12; Scott, 10; and Anna, 5 — who laughed hysterically. After working at J. J. Kenny, he helped start the firm Municipal Partners, which he and his partners sold to Cantor Fitzgerald about a year before Sept. 11, said Richard McCord, a friend.
Mr. Patterson, 46, loved a good laugh. "Whenever my wife told me that we were going to a dinner party, I would always ask if Bernie was going to be there," Mr. McCord said.
I think of you always, its been so many years since we have seen each other but you and your children are always in my prayers.
Kelly Stafford
September 11, 2019 | Toms River, NJ | Friend
Hi i am trying to reach Navila, Kevin, Scott or Anna Patterson. Owen passed and we need his family to know.
May 24, 2019 | ON
In Memory with
Honor & Respect.
S.J. Friscia III
May 14, 2017 | Staten Island, NY
My prayers and thoughts remain with you and your family. May the perpetual light shine upon you.
Beth McTighe-Nichols
September 13, 2016 | Coral Springs, FL
15 years have gone by and the pain of the day still moves me to tears. My husband, Brian, died in March and it brings me joy to know that he spent the day with his friends that died that day.
Jan Boxer
September 12, 2016 | Chicago, IL
I still talk about a wonderful man who died on 9/11 that I had the pleasure to work for.
Steve Stuckart
September 12, 2015 | Orlando, FL
Another year has passed and the tears still come. I watch and lists to the names being read ....and I force myself to remember the happy times shared. I wear the Give Some Back golf shirts........
Brian Boxer
September 11, 2015 | Chjcago, IL
Today, St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, is honoring all those who perished fourteen years ago. They and their families remain in our hearts ad prayers. Today, I am proudly wearing Bernard's name to honor him and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Beth McTighe
September 11, 2015 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL
I just came across this site and was shocked to learn about Bernie's passing. I'm a former JJ Kenny co worker who remembers Bernie and Navila very well. My prayers are with all of you.
Margaret Pas
November 29, 2014 | Orlando, FL