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Patricia Cunningham Binder, age 82, passed away on Sat., Aug. 16, 2008 of Mt. Lebanon and formerly of Pgh, at home. Beloved wife of the late James T. Binder for 59 wonderful years; loving mother of James (Susan Murphy), Robert (Ina Fleishman), Jeffrey (Donna Winters), Noreen (William) Brown, David (Charlene Mullen), Diana (Benjamin) Peticca, Cheri (David) Wilke and Patricia (Jon) Morgan; grand mother of 21 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Daughter of the late Thomas J. and Sarah Boyle Cunningham; sister of the late Thomas, John, Vincent, and Clare (Klemm) Cunningham and sister to Martin (VA) and Robert (AZ) Cunningham. Patsy, as she was lovingly known, was a graduate of Holy Rosary H.S. and Mercy School of Nursing. Patsy lived throughout the world with her husband and family, but Pittsburgh was always home. She reentered the work force after having raised a family and provided compassionate care at John J. Kane Hospital and became Director of Nursing for the Angelus Nursing Home. Patsy was a special soul, and lived her life through and by her strong faith. Her greatest joy was caring for her beloved family. Her laughter, her love, kindness and graciousness will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Family and friends welcome Monday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Twp. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10:30 am St. Winifred Catholic Church, Mt. Lebanon and will be interred at National Cemetery of the Alleghenies to rest beside her Jim. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to either St. Winifred Food Pantry, 550 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Pgh., PA 15228 or the Alzheimer's Association, 1100 Liberty Ave., E-201 Pgh., PA 15220.
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18 Entries
Tom Cunningham
August 20, 2008
Dear Binder Family,
We have had you in our continued thoughts and prayers. Aunt Pasty always made us feel a part of your family. She was a very special lady. We will carry forward alot of fond memories that took place on Bridgewater.
May God Hold All Of You Close In Your Time Of Sorrow. Love and Prayers to All of You
Sheila Maestri
August 19, 2008
Dear Patty,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. I hope that loving memories bring you peace at this difficult time.
Sheila
Dave and Linda Cooper
August 18, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Binder family during this most significant time of loss. We knew Patricia primarily through the loving expressions of Jim and Susie, our dear friends, and are assured that she was one of the most beautiful and loving women on this earth. We will hold your family on our hearts and in our prayers for comfort and peace. Much love to all.
Kathleen Seng
August 18, 2008
Dear Cheri & Family, I will always remember my summers in Pittsburgh. Being able to stay with you and your family for a couple weeks was so special to me. Aunt Pat & Uncle Jim always welcomed me with open arms. Aunt Pat always made me feel at home and any chance I got when I visited Pittsburgh, whether it was running a marathon or just visiting, I would have to stop by for a visit to see my Aunt Pat and Uncle Jim. I will deeply miss her but know that she is with Our Father and Uncle Jim in peace. My prayers are with all of you.
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Robert K. Cunningham
August 18, 2008
We share in your grief, and send our love. Aunt Patsy always made us feel at home on our visits to Pittsburgh. She was a wonderful cook, and enjoyed entertaining We will miss her beautiful smile and great sense of humor.Bob,Becky,Blair and Bret
Katherine Yancosek
August 18, 2008
My condolences to the Binder family, but especially to Cheri and to Charlene (Mullen), both of whom I taught at Fontbonne Academy in the 1970's.
Katherine (Kitty) Yancosek
Dave and Carrie Cooke
August 18, 2008
Cheri and Dave & family,
You have our deepest sympathy in this time of loss. May you find comfort and peace in the days ahead knowing that she is at peace herself.
Tom Livingston
August 18, 2008
To the Binder family,
Death may have selfishly robbed you of the joys and blessings of her presence but not of the many memories and spiritual impact of her absence. Know that she is resting comfortably in the palms of His hands and may she rest in peace.
August 18, 2008
Dear Patty, My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time of grief. I hope you are comforted by your memories of your parents. Thank you for sharing some of them with me. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Liz Casazza
Gary Cunningham
August 18, 2008
I will always remember my Aunt Patzy in her kitchen on Bridgewater.
I will miss her voice. Patzy was so special to all of us. She is with Jim now in heaven.
Kathy Starr
August 18, 2008
Aunt Patsy was such a wonderful person, so full of love, laughter and life. She will be missed! Deepest condolences to all my cousins and their families.
Veronica Guarino
August 18, 2008
Cheri,
Dave told us of your recent loss and although we have not yet met, we are sorry to hear of your mother's death. You have our deepest sympathies.
Veronica and Lou Guarino
Carol Kincaid
August 18, 2008
What a very special lady! I can see you in her eyes, Patty. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Carole Peticca Pollen
August 18, 2008
Dearest Binder and Cunningham Family...Jim and Susan, Bobby and Ina, Jeffrey and Donna, Noreen and Bill, David and Charlene, Diana and Bernie, Cheri and David, Patricia and Jon, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Brothers, Nieces and Nephews and Cousins...
Heaven has a new angel...Mom Binder truly was one of the most wonderful of people to walk this earth.
She gave love each and every day of her life...and will be so very missed.
We will never forget her lilting laughter, her sense of humor and oh how her beautiful blue eyes would twinkle when she spoke of her beloved Jim and her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren....
When our own parents passed on, Mom and Pop Binder adopted me...and made certain I was always included in family holidays...
Thanksgivings, Christmases, Steeler games, picnics, brunches and events were so wonderful at the Binder home...a veritable Norman Rockwell painting come to life..amid the taste of her special homemade pies!
Our sweet Patsy said so many, many beautiful things and made so many beautiful comments we will never forget.
She was the perfect wife and mother, grandmother, relative, neighbor and friend...and she will be so very missed by all.
My prayers and heart are with you at this time and for always...and I will walk so much prouder knowing that Mom Binder touched my life in such a wondrous way...
God bless you all...
Carole Peticca Pollen
Monica McCann Marks
August 17, 2008
Sherry...Fr Kevin told us about your mom...my deepest sympathy to you and your family
KATHY WARD
August 17, 2008
I FIRST MET YOUR MOTHER AT THE ANGELUS-SHE ALWAYS HAD A TWINKLE IN HER EYE AND WAS ALWAYS READY TO LAUGH. SHE HAD GREAT STORIES OF LOVE TO TELL OF ALL OF HER CHILDREN. A FEW YEARS AFTER I MET HER I HAD MY FIRST BABY-A DGT ERIN-YOUR MOM BOUGHT THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SMOCKED DRESS FOR HER. MAY HER LOVE OF PEOPLE AND LIFE ALWAYS REMAIN IN YOUR HEARTS. SINCERELY, KATHY WARD
MARY BEST
August 17, 2008
GOD BLESS
John Nestor
August 17, 2008
My sincere sympathy to Robert and
Martin and all members of the
wonderful Cunningham family.
May Patsy rest in peace.
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