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PATRICIA C. "PATTY"
(nee O'Rourke)
JOSEPH A. SANNUTTI FUNERAL HOME, 7101 Torresdale Ave., Phila.
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Thomas
March 5, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Rosemary ORourke
February 6, 2024
Patty, It's been over 4 years since you passed away. I think about you and miss you every day. You were "one in a million." So funny, so beautiful, so kind and so generous. I have been truly blessed to have had a little sister like you. It is also so sad that you never got to meet your daughter Maggie's identical twin boys, Jack and Chase. You would have adored them as they would have loved you. I know you are in heaven and I hope you are filled with joy and happiness. I miss you so much dear sister Patty. Love, Rosie
Donna McDermott Wolf
December 16, 2022
My friend
Time goes by do fast but not a week goes by th as t I do not think of you.
Your l a ugh your shining a mile your jokes
Everyday I hear your voice
Telling me how important it is to MOISTURIZE.
And I do!
Love and miss both you and Tim .
Donna
Donna McDermott Wolf
December 16, 2021
Rarely does a week go by that you pop into my head
I miss our lunches and chats on the phone.
Your kindness and laughter and awesome outlook and ready for any adventure anytime.
This year you have Tim to celebrate christmas with you.
You are always in my heart
Until we meet again my friend
Godspeed
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Donna McDermott Wolf
December 16, 2020
365 days gone by without your bright smile and laugh.
Boy I miss them everyday!
So many good memories flood my mind especially the funny one when we were in 2nd grade and flunked our math test abd decided to sign them ourselves lol
Of course a second grader prints and quite largely
I guess we did know our parents would sign Mr. or Mrs.
So we decided to sign them
Mom McDermott and Pop O'Rourke!! What a laugh the nuns must have had although we were reprimanded pretty good.
Partners in crime!
Love and miss you dearly my friend.
Colleen Hetrick
January 12, 2020
I truly believe god put angels on this earth and my Aunt Patty was one of those angels. She brought light and love and happiness into the life of every single person she ever interacted with, from her beautiful children, to the cashier at the grocery store, the homeless person on the street, to the little old ladies carrying their groceries home who she would offer rides to. She even went out of her way to bring the staff at fox chase cancer center some chocolate covered pretzels as a thank you when she was finished with some of her treatments.
Aunt patty, I go on strong and happy because I know you wouldn't have it any other way.
I love you so much,
Colleen
Eileen O'Rourke
December 29, 2019
The first time I met Patty, she was 8 years old (I was 17, dating her brother, Kevin) and rolling on the floor of the family's 10th Street home with her younger sister, Tracy. All I could see was a swirl of blond and brown hair, hearing giggles and laughter coming from the tangle of arms and legs. Patty grew into a caring, beautiful woman. Rest in peace, dear Patty. "The love and the laughter will live on long after, all of the sadness and the tears. We'll meet again, my old friend." (Tim McGraw)
Linda Engarde
December 27, 2019
Rip beautiful angel
December 26, 2019
Patty was one of the most loving, kind, giving and compassionate women I have known in my life.
She was always the light in the room and I still hear her laughter. I always appreciated her beauty and her decoration of herself. Her physical absence creates a huge void for her family and friends and yet the light she gave will always hold and strengthen us.
With big love and sympathy,
Rebecca Vaughan
December 26, 2019
Thinking of all of Judy's family during this difficult time.
Barb Horan
Claire Glanzmann
December 24, 2019
To the entire O'Rourke and Martin family, my sincere condolences. I am grieving alongside of your families. I am grieving the spark, the kindness, the smile, the sense of humor, the generosity, the friend, sister, grandmother, mother and wife for which there can be no substitute. Patty is a person that I'm glad our paths crossed. I always knew that when I was in her company that I would forget my troubles and get happy. Thank you Patty for living a life where the glass was half full.
Claire Glanzmann
Anna Dickerson
December 23, 2019
You were always smiling like you didn't have a care in the world. You always stopped to say hello. I always left feeling better. You were a classy woman. Prayers for your husband and the rest of your family. RIP
Susan Mullelly
December 23, 2019
With tears in my eyes I write this...you were such a sweetheart! Thanks for being a friend. I'll miss you.
Olivia Randolph-Lyons
December 23, 2019
Dear Patty, God has chosen to take you my dear friend. You are a true angel. So kind & generous. My condolences to Tim & the family.
We have so many years of Inquirer memories. I'm so, so sad. But I know I will see you again. RIP Patty, I love you.
Libbie
Cindy (Benson) Berkelback
December 23, 2019
I have so many fond memories hanging out in high school!! You were so, so funny Patty! I am so blessed and grateful to have reconnected during these last couple of years. You were so incredibly kind and caring and oh so loving! You were always more concerned about others no matter what you were going through and you handle things with such grace! I'm a better person for knowing you Patty and am honored to call you a friend. I will always think of you and smile when I'm making my soups lol. I love you and will miss you. Until we meet again my funny friend ❤
Grace Weston Gilmore
December 23, 2019
Patty and I worked together at the Philadelphia Inquirer Circulation Department. She was such a beautiful person inside and out.; I know she'll be sorely missed. To the family, I'm so sorry for your loss, my prayers and condolences are with you during this difficult time.
December 23, 2019
Patty, your radiant smile has touched so many
people, throughout the years.
You are going to be missed by so many people
but you will live in our hearts forever.
Love,
Ann Tiers
Bridget Gennett
December 23, 2019
I'm very sorry for your loss. I went to Dougherty with Patty and remember her as funny and nice. My mother died a few days before Christmas so I truly understand how especially hard it is at this time of year. God bless you all. Rest in peace Patty
David Moresi
December 23, 2019
May you Rest In Peace. Prayers to Timmy and family. God Bless You
Rita Martin
December 23, 2019
Patty : I wish you were still here. We'd be together this Christmas laughing, singing, dancing, being silly, exchanging lipsticks, hugging, and verbally stating how much we love one another. We have had so many of these fun and sincere times together. My heart is broken. I am cherishing our memories for comfort. I truly believe you are happy and peaceful now as an angel in heaven. The tears will continue but comfort in knowing I will see you again and knowing you are no longer suffering will help to continue being here without you in a physical state. It's your heartfelt spirit that I will hold on to! Love you forever and ever...Hugs and more hugs and kisses are coming to you, a gorgeous angel n heaven.
Gene Haviland
December 22, 2019
Rest in peace, Patty,God Bless You
Terry Jarousse chiriano
December 22, 2019
With deepest sadness Patty. You will be missed beyond words. A sweeter classier lady there is not. You are well loved and remembered with fond memories for the love and laughter will live on forever.❤
Tim Maguire
December 22, 2019
So sorry for your loss . I knew the O'Rourke family from Holy Angel's Parish . A very nice family .
Terry Jarousse Chiriano
December 22, 2019
Patty, with a heavy broken heart I write this. You are one of the finest ladies I know. You will forever hold a place in my heart as I remember th elope and the laughter thru the years. A classy lady! And the sweetest ever. I love you, until we meet again❤
December 22, 2019
Patty, with a broken heart I write this. You will be missed by so many. Such a special , beautiful lady. I love you and will forever cherish our long time friendship and the laughter. You are one a kind my old friend. Till we meet again ❤
Joe Gold
December 22, 2019
Patty and I were colleagues in the Circulation Customer Service Department of the Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News. I will always remember Patty's radiant smile that could light up the room and the mood. And every St. Patty's Day she would make the rounds in the office offering each of her co-workers an Irish Potato. Patty, you were a bright gem here on earth and now you will be an even brighter gem in Heaven. Go with God my friend.
Liz D'Angelo
December 22, 2019
RIP>>Patty..Many great days with you at Inquirer
December 22, 2019
RIP Patti, You are one of the sweetest people I know.
Donna Wolf
December 22, 2019
My dearest first friend
We walked together to kindergarten holding hands,we were little rascals during our grade school years,bigger rascals during High School years.
We sowed our wild oats, we had some gap years then found each other again as young
Mothers.
You have left a void in so many lives with your passing.
No one will ever forget that infectious smile, the laughter, you brought joy to everyone you met.
I am glad your are at peace and i know you will be with us all , watching and protecting your children and grandchildren.
You are definitely known for your lipstick girlfriend, its just your trademark lol.
Until we meet again, my heart will be with you
Fly with the angels
Keep smiling Patty
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