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PATRICIA CLOHERTY Obituary

CLOHERTY--Patricia M. The Board of Trustees, alumni, residents, and staff of International House note with great sorrow the passing of Pat Cloherty, our beloved alumna, life trustee, friend, and benefactor. A role model for many, her energy, wit, enthusiasm, support, and savvy will be greatly missed. Frank G. Wisner, Chairman Sebastian Fries, President

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Published by New York Times on Oct. 2, 2022.

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JEREMY KNOTT

January 21, 2025

thank you for showing me New York

Leslie Wang

September 24, 2024

Dear Pat,
I can't believe you have left us now for 2 years. There have been so many changes in our family and business, I know you will feel proud of what we do, your spirit always guides me to push for the best, in our cherished mommydaddyme and new Skill Engine. You are always my mentor.

Leslie Wang

September 25, 2023

Dear Pat,
Our family has been missing you so much, that 2018 Christmas lunch picture taken at your Coconut Grove residence constantly reminds us of the precious moments we shared together. With your love and encouragement, we are living every day with more vigor and better purpose.
Much love from us,
Leslie, Javed and Safiya

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Leslie Wang

October 14, 2022

I just lost a dear friend and mentor who has inspired me so much all these years. To our professional life, Pat was my advisor and guiding light as we build our EdTech, and women focused FinTech; Whenever I needed a direction, she was there, always strong, always wise. To our daughter, she was the caring auntie Pat who remembered her birthday, adored her drawings, and wrote her school reference letters. I was deeply saddened to have missed a call from Pat just a day before her passing but took comfort that we talked in the prior week. Pat has lived a legendary life with so many great friends who loved her. Her legacy will live on in our memories and continue to inspire us.

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Lee Vason

October 12, 2022

I first knew Pat at International House in nyc. Later on we were roommates for years at 380 Riverside Drive. She was a ray of sunshine to all who knew her. I am heartbroken over her passing but grateful that I knew her many years ago. Lee Harper Vason

Suzanne T. Isaacs

October 9, 2022

The Committee of 200 invited me to join the organization when Patricia was president. I was on pins and needles at my first C200 meeting, but all that changed when I bumped into her in the ladies room. She introduced herself, I told her I was a nervous new member, and she went out of her way on that day and many others to make me feel at home. Though we haven't corresponded in many years, I still remember that moment and all others with Patricia. She was truly one-of-a-kind!

Roger Eliphalet Nott

October 8, 2022

I am so sorry to learn of Pat´s passing but am pleased but hardly surprised to learn that her life since I last saw her in 1968 was so productive. I was President of the Columbia University Student Chapter of the Society for International Development from 1966 to 1968. Pat was our secretary and was a tremendous contributor to the chapter´s activities and motivator for me and others involved with our programs. She was a great joy to work with and a wonderful person. My condolences to her family and friends. I will always cherish her friendship and our time together.

Alisa H Kesten

September 30, 2022

This has been a week of loss for me of people who made a strong difference in my trajectory at a time when their guidance mattered most. Pat Cloherty threw a lifeline to me during my short stay at SBA and then kept in touch for many years. As much as any others, she showed me the value of mentorship, and I´d like to think I was a decent student. May her memory always be for a blessing.

Judith A Larsen

September 30, 2022

Pat influenced me in many ways. I was fortunate enough to be her friend and Peace Corps colleague for it was in Brazil where her light became brighter and brighter. She was witty, fun, sincere and most of all, intelligent. Her many contributions to many organizations will long influence the world.

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