Patrick William DENT

I'm very sorry for your loss. I grew up in Woodside and knew Pat, Darby and there Mom. I think possibly if my memory serves me right that my dad a retired ny police officer helped Pat study for the police exam.Pat also played baseball for the woodside incas who my dad managed and my late brother babe also played for.I was the bat boy.This bat boy is now 76 years young.

I first met Mr Dent at Corpus Christi Church where he asked me about my son who has autism: he had observed him during the mass. He was kind and compassionate at a time when sometimes all I got were disapproving stares. I met him next at the library where we discovered a common link- his brother and nephews were Queens Village people, as was I- the name was very familiar. He was always so pleasant and interested in the people around him. I admired him as I saw him in the community- at the...

Your presence walking the halls of NHP Memeorial HS will forever be etched upon my mind. It was my pleasure and privelege to have known such a fine man.

I just learned today of Mr. Dent's passing. He was my home room teacher for all of my HS years at NHP. I became his "helper" typing (on mimeograph paper if you can imagine) his tests for his Social Studies students. It was an honor to be asked and a pleasure to do it for him since he was such a sweetie. I was the "new kid" in 10th grade, and he made me feel welcome. To this day I remember him marching us army style thru the halls to assemblies in "a column of twos" chanting cadence as we...

Rest in Peace Mr. Dent. You were great.

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We never got past F.!!

Hello everyone,

My family and I just wanted to let you know that we are seeing all these entries, and are overwhelmed by your kind words!! The last 3-4 days were rough but, as you might imagine, were definitely filled with laughter as well. We knew he was loved by the NHP'ers, but couldn't grasp to what extent...now we can. The stories, one-liners, nicknames, etc. that we have read here, on Facebook, and heard in-person really made this time easier for all of us. He really loved...

My condolences to the Dent family. I was very fortunate to have Mr. Dent for two years. Patrick Dent should be the standard by which all teachers are measured. He was able to mix kindness, compassion and humor into his teachings. He taught not only history ,but life lessons. Those truly were the best years of our lives. Not because we were young and didn't have a care in the world, but because we had someone like Mr. Dent in our lives. I almost became a history teacher because of Mr. Dent. I...

Today at your wake you were surrounded by a True Celebration of your life. People all having great stories of how you touched their lives. You epitomize the true meaning of Teacher and an example to anyone wanting to become one.
You touched so many lives and whatever is good in us to some extent has been shaped by you. Continue to look over your lambs

God bless you, Mr. Dent. You were one of my favorite teachers. My condolences to the entire Dent family.