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PATRICK CLOSE Obituary
PATRICK JAMES, June 29, 2011. Beloved husband of Bonnie; devoted father of Lori Barrett (Tom), Jennifer Mattei (Rick), Gregory (Megan), Ryan (Tracie) and Patrick; loving Pop-Pop of 8 grandchildren; also survived by 2 brothers, James and Stephen and his sister, Nancy. Relatives, friends, members of Froggy Carr NYB and 2nd St. Irish Society are invited to his Funeral Wednesday, 8 A.M., from THE ROGERS FUNERAL HOME, 1426-30 S. 3rd St., Phila., followed by his Funeral Mass, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 10 A.M. Ent. SS. Peter and Paul Mausoleum.
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kathy fiocca
June 29, 2012
Pat, one year since you left us still can not believe it!!watch over Bonnie and the gang,miss you,love
Donna Curtin
May 31, 2012
Pat
So hard to believe its been almost a year since you left us. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you or have a story about you. My best day ever was that beautiful day on the boat, Bonnie yelling "Show us the Delaware Co dive Closey!!" and you were right, it didn't get any better than that ! Miss you Pat, I hope your all together up there having a ball.
Bonnie Close & Family
August 11, 2011
Thank you to everyone for all of your kinds expressions of sympathy. Pat was a wonderful husband and my best friend. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.
EILEEN EBERLY
July 12, 2011
BONNIE,
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT PAT. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
EILEEN EBERLY
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July 6, 2011
Deepest sympathy from your longtime neighbors on Westbrook Drive, the Everett family. Our prayers are with you.
Terry Paylor
July 5, 2011
Bonnie i am sorry for your loss. Pat reminded me of my dad just a good guy who nobody had a bad word to say about him a true shinnng star. He will be missed. Terry
Carol & Jim Pizzi
July 5, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Annamarie Pollere
July 5, 2011
Bonnie
I am so sorry for your loss, I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
An old neighbor
Annamarie Barry- Pollere
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JP & Kelley Kurtz
July 4, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you espically to my friends Greg and Lori. Always here for you.
JIM BIVENS
July 4, 2011
BONNIE I WAS SHOCKED WHEN I HERD ABOUT PAT. SITTING WRITING THIS AND THINKING HOW YOU AND PAT MEET, ITS BEEN 30 YEARS SINCE I WORKED IN SOUTH PHILLY. BONNIE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TONIGHT. JIM BIVENS NEW LONDON PA. AKA WESTBROOK PARK.
Bill&Kathleen Duffy
July 4, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
bernie digabriele
July 3, 2011
bonnie, i am so sorry for your loss
Bernie Gable
July 3, 2011
So sorry for your loss.
Uncle Bernie and Phyllis Gable.
July 2, 2011
BONNIE, I GIVE MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
PAT WILL BE MISSED.
SAMMY CELIA
July 2, 2011
Bonnie we are so sorry to hear about Pat , I have been checking with Stephen , from time to time. Take Care.
Pam and Bob Stuski
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