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John Partridge Obituary
Visitation will begin at 9 A.M. on Saturday, February 21st at Overbrook Presbyterian Church, 6376 City Ave, Phila., PA with Funeral Services at 11 A.M. A reception will immediately follow at the Church. Int. will be private at West Laurel Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Charter High School for Architecture & Design, www.chadphila.org. Arrangements are under the care of BRINGHURST FUNERAL HOME AT WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERY.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Partridge
Brian, Emily, Ella and Peter Lammers
April 4, 2009
Leigh, Bryan, Emily, Allison and Claire,
We just received news of John's passing. We are so sorry for your loss. We'll always remember John's and your family's gracious welcome when we arrived in Narberth in 2004. With our deepest condolences,
March 17, 2009
Leigh, Brian, Emily, Allison & Claire,
Just heard of John's recent passing. A fraternity brother of his at UVa, I wanted to let you know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. John defined the best elements of our fraternity and has had a positive impact on many of us. He will be missed, but never forgotten.
Daryl Brewster '79
Marilyn Miller
March 4, 2009
Leigh and family,
I just heard through a mutual friend. Know that John is in a better place; it may not feel like that now, but time will heal your broken hearts. Please know that you and your family will be in our prayers.
Rest in Peace John.
Matt (Benjamin), Alan, Megan & Ben Miller
“Love is stronger than death even though it can't stop death from happening, but no matter how hard death tries it can't separate people from love. It can't take away our memories either. In the end, life is stronger than death.”
Joanne, Richard, Jessica, Max, and Sophie Titlebaum
February 25, 2009
Leigh, Emily, Allison, and Claire,
Our deepest condolences; we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. If there is anything we can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask.
Coleen Murray Pellegrino
February 25, 2009
Leigh and Family.
I was deeply saddened to learn of John's passing. May the love and support of family and friends bring you strength and comfort. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat Piepoli
February 25, 2009
Dear Leigh and family,
We were so sorry to hear about John. I wish that we had gotten the opportunity to know him and lived closer so that we could be with you. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love, Pat and Marty Piepoli
Lisa Bono
February 23, 2009
Leigh and family,
I am so truly sorry for your loss. I have had the pleasure of knowing John since 1997. I sat with him just 3 weeks ago. He was a very decent and courageous man. If you need anything, please do not hesistate to ask.
Lisa Bono (Wachovia Bank)
Lucia Pernot
February 23, 2009
Dear Leigh,
I was saddened and shocked to hear of your loss. My prayers and hopes for a brighter day for you and your beautiful children are with you.
Sandy Yannatell (Global)
February 23, 2009
To the Partridge Family and the Partridge Architects Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may John's warm spirit give you strengh in the days ahead.
Bridget and Rick Thompson
February 22, 2009
Leigh, Bryan, Emily, Allie, and Claire,
We were shocked and saddened to hear about John's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Thompson Family
Rob & Lori Wilcox
February 22, 2009
Leigh, We are sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your husband John. Please know that you and your children are in our thoughts and prayers. We wish we lived closer to be with you. Love, Rob & Lori Wilcox and Family.
Maureen Wright
February 21, 2009
Dear Leigh and Family,
Words fall short in attempting to express comfort for a loss so deep. Know that you are in our hearts and prayers.
Today was such a beautiful tribute to John - and to each of you.
Maureen Wright
Michael Reid
February 21, 2009
We are thinking and praying for your family Leigh.
Courtnay Tyus
February 21, 2009
Dear Leigh, Bryan, Emily, Allie, and Claire,
On behalf of the faculty, staff, and students of the Charter High School for Architecture + Design, I offer our most sincere sympathy for the loss of your husband and father. John touched many lives, as evidenced by all who were in attendance at the service today.
We were all very much looking forward to working with John on our recently-formed Business Advisory Council. He, too, seemed excited about it and about supporting the school. We are humbled by your thoughtful direction of gifts to CHAD in John’s memory. Know that we will do our very best to honor him and his amazing commitment to future architects.
With heartfelt condolences,
Kathy Weneck
February 21, 2009
To The Partridge Family
I had the pleasure of meeting John through the work he did for our building.
We, the Property Management Team at 1515 Market Street would like to express our deepest sympathies to all John's family, friends and colleagues.
Rena Cumby
February 21, 2009
I am so very sorry for your loss. I did not know John on a personal basis but his firm always hired and treated all of our Drexel students and graduates with respect and kindness. Students and graduates always returned with only the most positive comments and gratitude. He and his firm have done so much for us here at Drexel. He will be very much missed. I hope that your memories can bring you some comfort and solace. My thoughts and prayers also go out to the people who worked with him everyday.
Sincerely,
Rena Cumby
Associate Department Head, Architecture & Interiors
Laurie Swartz-D'Antonio
February 21, 2009
Leigh and family, please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your husband and father. May God comfort you at this difficult time.
Barb Battenhausen
February 21, 2009
Leigh and Children, I can only imagine the sadness and loss that surrounds you now. The love of family and friend will replace that sadness and loss and guide you through this very difficult time. Always,Barb
Ming, Will and Jenny Haines
February 20, 2009
Leigh,
I can't begin to tell you how shocked and saddened we are!
Our thoughts and condolences are not nearly enough. Please let us know if there's anything at all we can do to help.
Jack Haupt
February 20, 2009
Too many years have passed since our last encounter. I wish his family and friends only the very best in this time of loss. I knew John at the beginning of his career and was saddened today when contacted by a mutual friend of our shared loss. I know that John was dearly loved, as he was dedicated to his family. His dedication to the profession of architecture and design will be missed. May our loss inspire us all to continue to carry on the passion for life, family and environment that John inspired in all of us.
Karen Howle
February 20, 2009
Dear Leigh,
My you find comfort in the coming days with family and friends. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
AnnMarie and David McIlwain
February 20, 2009
Leigh and most precious children,
John was a quiet guy as you know, not inclined to volubility. But his actions spoke volumes. Marrying you, Leigh, an outstanding example of humanity and humility, fathering four fabulous children who are examples to all, and leading the way architecturally to better our world with green buildings. Few of us will ever leave such a worthwhile legacy, never mind at an all--too-young age.
Our tears are messages of our shared grief and support.
May the angels be with you now to build you up and keep you smiling.
Love and prayers,
AnnMarie, David, Russell and Jenny
Cathy Skahill
February 20, 2009
Leigh, Emily, Allie and family,
I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss. My thoughts are with all of you at this time.
Sincerely,
Robert Chevalier (CFI)
February 20, 2009
In the world of business you meet many people. John rose way above the rest. He was truly a class act. We will miss him.
Eddie & Lisa Chernoff
February 20, 2009
Our sincere condolences on your loss. My associations with John over the years were some of the most enjoyable in my professional career. He will be missed.
Scott Binder
February 20, 2009
I truly enjoyed working with and getting to know John. His down to earth demeanor and sense of humor made him a pleasure to be around. He will be missed by many in and around this city. It definitely seems that the better ones leave us too soon.
Victoria Loeb Ziss
February 20, 2009
Dear Leigh, Brian, Emily, Allie and Claire,
Please know that we are keeping you in our hearts at this difficult time.
With love from the Zisses, Jonathan, Victoria, Sophy and Simone
February 20, 2009
Leigh and family,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are so sorry to hear of you loss.
Yelane, Eric and Emylie Rosenbaum
Peggy Schiavo Spinozzi
February 20, 2009
Dear Leigh and Family,
John was so gifted and his loss is is so stunningly sad. Thank God we have wonderful memories of him. My thoughts are with all of you now.
Greg Lucado
February 20, 2009
I had the pleasure of knowing and working with John for 20 years. He was a man of honor who treated all around him with kindness and respect. He was a fine professional, a good friend, and an all around pleasure to spend time with.
The Philadelphia design, construction, and real estate community has lost much.
My deepest sympathy to family and friends.
Doug and Nancy Page
February 20, 2009
Leigh,
Words can't describe our shock at hearing the news. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything that we can do, any assistance that we can offer, please contact us.
Peace be with you.
Lisa Scher
February 20, 2009
We were shocked and saddened to her of John's passing. He had so much more to experience and share. John positively impacted the lives of so many young girls through his tireless coaching. We will miss him at the helm of the Strikers. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Scher Family (Carly Scher)
John Townsend
February 20, 2009
I am saddened by the loss of John as he was a valued colleague and a mentor. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with you all.
Ada Tremonte
February 20, 2009
I am so very sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a wonderful person, and wonderful to upcoming architects and designers. He was a pleasure to work with both professionally and with Drexel University.
Angela Leigh Marchionne
February 20, 2009
Leigh and children,
I am so sorry about John's passing. He was a great guy and a great boss and I enjoyed the time I had worked for him. I'll always remember the "boat" trips and cookout at your parent's house in OC.
He will be missed.
Leslie Hafter
February 20, 2009
Leigh & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss; our thoughts are with all of you.
The Hafter Family
Stan JOYNESIII
February 20, 2009
John was a good man. I'm proud that he was my friend.
Sue Owen
February 20, 2009
I had the opportunity to meet John at his brother's wedding - and see his tender way with him mom and the great teasing he gave Jim during the toast. I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all.
Arlene Leib
February 20, 2009
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences.
The family of Jordan Kurtz
President DVGBC
February 20, 2009
It is with deep regret and sadness that we learned of John's recent passing.
On behalf of his friends and colleagues at the Delaware Valley Green Building Council, I would like to extend our profound sympathy for your great loss.
We hope you find consolation and strength in the company of friends and family during this difficult time.
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Mark Purcell
Herb Wilcox
February 20, 2009
A life lived well, a life too short.
He will live on with his family.
Robert Little
February 20, 2009
Friendly, optimistic, easy going, John never seemed to dwell on the past, was always looking forward. He believed things could be better. I only knew John 3 years after meeting him in an elevator. We talked, found time for a few beers and even made efforts to work together. I will miss him.
Gregg Downer
February 20, 2009
may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow, my thoughts and prayers are with you, with deepest sympathy
Gregg Downer
Tom Cummings
February 20, 2009
Our deepest sympathies from all the people John touched at SCA. Johnn was a great bussinessman but an even better person who cared about people.
Susan Dyer
February 20, 2009
Dear Leigh,
We are so sorry to hear of John's death. I can't imagine the heartache that you must be experiencing. I just want to let you know that you and the kids are continually in our prayers. I wish there were something we could do to help.
We love you.
Sue and Lee Dyer
Joanne Kershner Spellane
February 20, 2009
John was a gentleman and a gentle man. His kindness, extreme talent, quick smile, intelligence and calm spirit will be immeasurably missed.
My family's prayers and thoughts are with his family and friends. He was tremendously rich in both.
Rob and Barbara DeNault
February 20, 2009
Dear Leigh and Children,
We are thinking of you and praying for you through this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
The DeNault Family
Christine O'Connor
February 20, 2009
I am so sad at John's passing. It was a pleasure to work with him for the past 11 years. He will be greatly missed.
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