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Bridie Riordan-Byrd
August 27, 2024
He made me laugh always. It has been 23 years and it feels like yesterday hearing him asking me if I wanted to go Rollerblading
Bridie Riordan-Byrd
August 27, 2024
Being my big brother who was my protector.
Bridie Riordan-Byrd
June 6, 2021
June 5, 2021
Patrick my precious brother,
We lost your mother on May 24, 2021. She is with you now in our memories. You meant the world to me and Kelly. We where so proud to be your sisters.
You have missed so much my brother. You have a nephew named after you he is an wild and crazy boy just like you.
Our mother loved you to death and we hold your memories close to our hearts.
Your son Nick is a grown man now and become a firefighter. You had always wanted to become one but you said " You where to afraid of fires"
Kelly Dieppa
September 11, 2018
My dearest Brother, the years are flying by, but the pain of your passing doesnt dim. Your face is bright in my mind, your smile, laugh and the last hug we shared forever etched on my heart. Your story is not over, of that I am sure. My daughters know you, your handsome son is going to graduate soon. I will be there for him in your place when he needs me. Dad and I miss you continually and your presence is felt - we will always love you Pat boy, and someday see you again, one by one as our own years march on. I love you. -Kel
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Kelly Dieppa
July 7, 2009
My Dear Brother,
it has been a while since I wrote down my thoughts of you, but you are with me in my heart and mind every single day. You and I know that.
I wanted to let you know that we had an addition to our family this past November - little Lana Paige will be 8 months old later this month. She is just as beautiful as her big sister. She completes our little family unit. She is on the move and would make you laugh! I have been able to be with my two girls 100% for the past eight months. I am so happy, Pat - to have a loving, beautiful, caring and fun family is all one could ever ask for in life.
Except I wish you were here with us. I think of calling you when fun things happen even to this day. It still seems unreal to me that you are gone. I wanted you to know that your little boy and my little girls will be getting together for the very first time soon. We are going to have fun, take pictures and it will just be the beginning of their relationship as cousins. I know in my heart that you will be there with us.
I love you, my dear brother. I miss your voice, your laugh, your hugs and your smile - everything.
Love always, your sister, Kel
Kelly Dieppa
December 27, 2004
My Dearest Pat,
I have a hole in my heart that will not close - left by you when you were snatched away before your life really got started. I feel you around me, in my dreams I see your face and your smile. In my dreams you are just a call away, and in fact, in my day to day life I have to think twice to realize you are truly not on this earth.
I know you already know it, but Genessa just joined our life this year. She will be 5 months old in January. She is truly amazing - to say we adore her is not sufficient. You would love her, and she would love you and Nicholas, your own little bean. I assure you, she will know all about you...she will know your kind face and she will hear the stories of our youth together, and our time together in Maine and Massachusetts. She will hear about our trip to pick out Max, our roadtrip to Atlanta and our fun in Europe...I will make sure she knows you. Our history together will be written as it actually happened, and remembered for our children's children to share. I will see to that.
Pat, I still feel your hug on Dad's front lawn the last time I physically saw you. I still feel it, and I carry that feeling with me in my heart.
I love you so much, Pat. Dad and I look for your face and your presence - and our memories fill those gaps as best they can...little solace for us. You are as loved in death as you were in life.
I talk to you in my dreams as always, my sweet, kind-hearted, loving Brother.
Love always, your sister, Kelly
Kelly Riordan-Dieppa
January 4, 2003
My dearest Pat,
I look at the calendar and can not believe you have been gone from this earth for this long. Your birthday is coming up this month - you would have been 29 in your physical body.
You are around me, and I wanted you to know I can feel it. I love you so much, Pat. It's just like we talked about - so strange and foreign to think that you can't just pick up the phone and talk - my mind still thinks we can talk like that! But I can feel we are still connected, Pat - and I know Dad feels it, too.
You are in my mind, and part of my presence. I wanted to let you know that I plan on following through on some things that you and I talked about this very year - I know you are with me and will support me. Thank you for being with me - in my heart I know now that you have peace - I would give anything, Pat, anything, to be able to hug you once more though - I am so sorry for not staying at your hotel that last opportunity I had - I would give up anything to have that chance back and to be able to squeeze you. I hug you in my mind and heart - and I know you feel it.
Love forever, Kel
Kelly Riordan-Dieppa
April 19, 2002
Hi Pat,
you've been on my mind so much lately, I wanted to write to you. There are so many things I wanted to share with you, but your time here on the earth ended before we got the chance. We thought we were going to grow old together, didn't we, Pat? Everyone always thinks they have all the time in the world.
Everything is blooming here, you would love it, the air is warm and clean, and the birds are coming back now to make nests. Q-tip and Maximillion are still as funny as ever...they miss you, too. They miss rough-housing with you.
I can still feel our last hug on Dad's lawn, and I can still hear your voice "Hey Kel...what's up??", and your laugh "har har har."
I know everything will work out in the ultimate end the way we always talked about, Pat. You and I have always had the special genuine brother/sister bond that time and space can not break.
Dad and I can't stop our pain yet, because even looking at your beautiful artwork, your highschool pictures, your love notes, our childhood trip pictures and your stories reminds us that we can't hug you again. But we are helping each other get to a place so we can see the truth that this is not the end, that this is but the beginning for you, and that we will certainly see you again.
I will always love you, my dear brother.
Amber Fidler
April 5, 2002
I never had the chance to spend very much time with you due to the distance between us, however I remember the times and talks I did have with you clearly and fondly, within such a small amount of time you made a huge impact. You were always a gentleman with a genuinely kind heart, too kind some might say, but that was just you. I hope that your many outstanding attributes and some of your flaws (you would not be you without them) carry on in your ‘little bean’ as you so loving referred to him.
My visits to Miami will never be complete again. My heart aches and my stomach turns every time I remember you are not with us anymore. I will miss you deeply.
marilyn jiggins
April 4, 2002
Hey there, that was always how you greeted me.I hear your voice and see your face.That handsome smiling face, you were always ready to help people, to do whatever you could for them. I remember calling you saying Patrick help, my computer is broken again, you never questioned my stupidity, just came and fixed it and smiled.
I remember the nights we would sit up playing cards, you always won, and I tried so hard to beat you. If only we could have those nights again. Pat, you were a true friend and I thank you for every minute we spent together. I miss you so very much. Love you always
marilyn
frank
March 7, 2002
Patrick was a good friend , roommate
very helpful , always smiling.What a beautiful person that he was.
I first met him at the holiday inn hotel on july , 1997.Months later aproximately by january 1998 we move together with another roommate , Billy.We had so much fun, laughs and many interesting things tah people at the age enjoy doing.I remember one time Billy and i went to the mall and bought a ferret and since we were roommates we thought that Patrick would like the idea of having a pet in our apartment;furthermore,we thought that Pat would split the expenses of "godzilla"the ferret's name, well patrick did not like the idea of spending on a ferret , but sin ce he was very easy going he agreed of having the ferret in the apartment.The pet shop did not have ferret food , so we bought cat's food thinking that the ferret would like cat' food .The poor animal did not eat for 4 or 5 days, until Patrick notice that Gozilla was not feeling well.He went to buy food for the ferret and basically he brought godzilla back to life.That was patrick , the caring person , always with the good heart.
Another story is when Pat ask me to give a ride to this girl named Viviana "his wife". I gave him a hard time because she lived far away,but he explained to me that he likes the girl, so basically that ride was the bigining of their relationship and fathership.i got some stories to tell of a good person that I wish he was here to help me get better on what already he was an expert which was concierge.i love you Patrick.
Frank
Our little family... Pat, Nicky and Biv.
Claudia Riordan
October 10, 2001
Someone wrote that … “life is but a stopping place, a pause in what’s to be, we all have different journeys, we all were meant to learn something, but we were never meant to stay… our destination is a place far greater than we know….” Even yet this is our hope of the new world, even that I know I’ll be with you again, I just cannot stop trying to find you somewhere, each second that the smallest detail brings your face to my mind, each second I realize, once again, you are not here, my heart aches. I wish I could find any consolation on those words, for me there is never going to be enough time to be together … all those beautiful moments we envisioned for the future, the great plans that we wondered about, all those that could be… …I wish I could add more time to the time we were together, I wish I could touch your sweet face and draw with my finger tips your beautiful eyes again, I wish I could just enjoy the great feeling of your lightly presence one more time, that smile always genuine, the shine and kindness of your look.
I will never forget the times we sang together beside Nicky’s little crib, those songs you created and dedicated to him. I will always remember and I will keep singing them…although they won’t sound the same way... because you sang them with that special tone… Nicholas will learn them… and maybe … when we sing them again together, they will sound the same way as they use to be. You know… Nicky seems every day more like you…. His wild smile, his very defined eyebrows …always active and smiley, always playful and thirsty, so lively. I love to recognize you thru him, that cute dimple chin reminds me of you so much. All those dear moments will be forever engraved and treasured in the deepest part of my heart, as a latent memory of our family.
And now I just have nothing but thank you for the time we were together, thank you for your words the last time we spoke… thank you for thinking of me and inviting me to share those movie tickets together… thank you for going with us to play tennis, ... Thank you for your love and recognition, thank you for letting me know that you admired me, because I admire you too, but must of all, and from the bottom of my heart, thank you for the precious gift of life I’ve been given, our son. Now, I thank God, for giving me the opportunity to tell you that I loved you and that I missed you…
God bless you my dear loved one and together Nicky and me, we dream and look forward to the moment we can reunite with you again. We love you with all our hearts and miss you so much.
Your loving Son Nicholas Patrick Riordan and your wife Biviana Riordan.
Kelly Riordan-Dieppa
September 21, 2001
Patrick is my only brother. We are only 4 years apart in age. Everyone says we look alike. We've lived 3,000 miles apart since 1996, but whenever either of us is feeling lonely, or it's late at night and we're thinking of the 20 years we spent side-by-side and the times we had and the undying, bright love we have for each other, we call each other up and confide and console.
"There's been an accident. Patrick is dead." Those words do not seem real to me, they seem like a far-away quote from some movie.
Pat's life ended 25 days ago. My confidant, my sensitive, look-alike brother's life was snatched away in the blink of an eye due to one second's worth of misjudgement. I keep thinking if I were there, if I could reach my hand out, I could have caught him, oh God help me, I could have pulled him to safety.
I am left with the horrifying realization of the frailty of our existence in this life. Pat and I, and probably everyone, thought we would certainly grow old together and have all the time in the world to sort through the normal family stuff and dovetail in peace in our middle ages. We talked of family get-togethers with our loved ones and children, trips together that would remind us of our shared and beloved childhood trips. All ripped away before we could act on them.
It seems that this hole in my being and constant cloud of pain on my heart will never pass, but I know Pat would want it to, in my heart. Patrick was a happy person, he had fun in his life. The pain he experienced was little and fleeting in comparison to the pleasure, his family both far and near, his child, his faith, his job were all deep loves in his life that brought a smile to his beloved face. And in that, in that, I find a measure of solace and peace in my heart. But knowing he is asleep and at peace and had a wonderful life does not make it right, and does not fill in the hole his sudden departure caused in my heart.
In this world, there is little to fill in such a gaping hole. Yet he lives on in my heart and mind, smiling, hugging me with his tall stature and handsome presence, and saying "hey Kel, how's it going?"
Pat, you can not be replaced, and I shall not try. Our shared and cherished memories will remain fresh in my mind and your voice will ring in my ear until the day we meet again in peace - of that I am certain in this uncertain existence.
Your loving sister and partner in crime - Kel.
Percy Dieppa
September 21, 2001
Bridie Riordan
September 17, 2001
Patrick was a greatly loved person his smile could light up a room. I am his baby sister and I will truly miss him. I have the most loving memories of him. I get had the honor of being his sister and I wish that I would have told him when he was alive just how honored I was to be his sister. I do have the honor of knowing his one true love his son Nicholas who he loved very much. I truly hope that in the future I will be able to tell him how much his father loved him. And how when Nicholas was round Patrick wanted only the best for him. May Patrick rest in peace with the thought of the new earth in view. He will be greatly missed by our mother Darlene and his son Nicholas and myself.
Brandon Riordan
September 17, 2001
Dear family members,
We are sorry we cannot be with you personally, but we would like to write this poem in
memory of our cousin and brother, Patrick Riordan.
Meghan and Brandon Riordan
Patrick
We heard of your recent passing in total
disbelief. The mortar shell disguised by our
father’s voice obliterated your existence from our
physical world. Cruel and unyielding, the words
ripped your fragile body apart. We screamed.
Your memory lives on, impervious to all.
Meghan and I spoke at length of you. Sad that
these tragedies are needed to remind us of our
families. We realized you had a son. Unfortunately
we did not know his name until we heard of your
death. Damn this modern world with all its
convenient distractions… We hated.
We still see your face, clear as can be – the
jack-o- lantern grin, the burning eyes, the
passion for life on your terms!
Many people miss your physical presence, Patrick.
We miss the opportunity of not knowing you as the
brother we were given. We know you as the brother
we lost. Broken and unfilled promises everywhere…
We cried.
The laughter is there on a sunny, summer day, long
ago, as we ride over the waves, together, at the
helm. The puffy life preservers bolster our
confidence as we scan the horizon and watch for
dangerous pleasure craft. We are too young to
have any real care in the world.
You turn to me and laugh. Your 12-year old smile
remains frozen in my memory forever – youth and
restlessness and innocence and happiness are
permanently combined as as we blast full throttle
through the waves of life, together.
We laughed - forever.
Julie Power
September 12, 2001
Tim and Mom, I am so sorry for your loss. There are so many memories but the one I hold dear was on your wedding day. Patrick and I were outside in the limousine and someone asked him "who are you"? He answered "I'm her brother" and the person said "she doesn't have a brother", Patrick replied "she does now"...I'll never forget it.
I love you Tim, Julie
Dan Squillaci
September 10, 2001
Tim
John Peters informed me of your loss.
My prays go out to you, and your family.
Jill Plourde
September 7, 2001
Tim, I cannot put into words how deeply sorry I am for your loss. I have been thinking back to the good times we shared with Patrick. I remember Kevin, Patrick, and I used to sit up late and play golf on your computer. Whenever one of us had a bad shot we would yell out "Im taking a Mulligan!" -- it was a lot of laughs. I hope that as time passes, it will ease your pain. Patrick will always have a special place in our hearts.
Love always,
Jill, Kevin and Ben
Patty Rock
September 5, 2001
Tim,
My heart goes out to you and your wife. I know the pain you are feeling. It was a year ago that I lost my son Paul. Believe me when I say that "Time Does Heal".
James Riordan
September 3, 2001
My sincere and heartfelt sympathy for those who, most intimately, must bear this loss of someone so young. I hope that this overpowering grief can rapidly pass so that you can once again bring back into focus those wonderful memories of your son Patrick.
Boston Harbor July 1992
John and Jean Peters
September 3, 2001
Our hearts go out to you, Tim and Mary Jane, we will remember Patrick and his family in our prayers. Thinking of our times together in Hanover and gathering in Pembroke. We are at total loss for words that can console you, just remember that you are loved and prayed for.
Love,
Jean and John Peters
Photo from The Tall Ships visit to Boston Harbor, July 1992
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