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Tricia Valles Obituary
Tricia Bohnenberger Valles
of Tampa, Fla.
Tricia Bohnenberger Valles, 34, of Tampa, Fla. and formerly of Endwell, N.Y., died peacefully on September 5, 2007. Tricia was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, George and Catherine Bohnenberger. She is survived by her devoted husband of 10 years, Raul Valles, Jr.; her parents, George and Patricia Bohnenberger; her sister, Kristin Henn, husband, David and their children, Erik and Kyle; her brother, Michael Bohnenberger; her maternal grandparents, Charles and Ellen Judge; Raul's caring family; as well as many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Tricia was a graduate of Maine-Endwell High School, Binghamton University and Duke University School of Law. She was a partner in the law firm of Morgan, Lamb, Goldman and Valles in Tampa. "It's not the years in the life, but the life in the years". Tricia had abundant life in her years and considered herself very blessed. She had the abiding love and support of her husband, her family, her law partners and staff, and many close friends. As an eight-year breast cancer survivor, Tricia battled her way to many victories. The family wishes to thank Dr. Susan Minton, Dr. Karen Fields, Vickie Trallo, RN, Lisa Pothaust, PA, and the supportive staff at Moffitt Cancer Center for their exceptional care and concern for Tricia. Tricia had a deep awareness of the Lord's presence in her life and was grateful for the many friends – old and new - who traveled this journey with her.
The family will receive visitors 6-9 p.m. Friday, September 7, with a Catholic wake service to begin at 7:30 p.m., at Blount & Curry Funeral Home, 6802 Silver Mill Dr., Tampa. The Funeral Mass will take place Saturday, September 8, at 12:00 p.m., Church of the Incarnation, 5124 Gateway Dr., Tampa. In lieu of flowers, you may wish to consider a donation in Tricia's memory to Give Kids the World Village at 210 S. Bass Rd., Kissimmee, Fla. 34746 or at www.gktw.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tricia Valles
Ryan Gallagher
September 28, 2007
Dear Bohnenberger Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Tricia was such a great person. I have so many great memories of playing kick-the-can and wireball in the circle. And her success and leadership in school and in life will always be remembered.
Francine & Steve Stein
September 19, 2007
We are deeply saddened to hear about Tricia's passing. She was an extraodinary person giving light to many people during her illness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Francine & Steve Stein
Becky Gardner
September 18, 2007
My deepest condolences to all those close to Tricia. It is difficult to think of my high school days without smiling and thinking about her. She was brilliant, funny, an amazing athlete, and totally full of energy. Her strength to live a full, positive, and productive life despite the challenges to her health is inspirational. She will be remembered fondly by all who knew her. I certainly will.
Maine-Endwell Class of '91.
Jason Cohen
September 14, 2007
I am sorry to hear about the your loss. I still have so many great memories of her.
Becky Craig
September 13, 2007
Dear Bohnenberger Family, I first met Tricia about 3 years ago at the office Xmas party- Raul and my husband Jim worked together at the time. I had been wanting to meet her. I was still recovering from breast cancer chemo,etc. myself, but admittedly was not looking forward to the inevitable cancer chat during the party. She allowed only about 90 seconds for the topic, grabbed another beer and then kicked my butt at ping pong. She kicked everyone else's, too. Humorous, entertaining and relentless all at the same time. Any self pity that I was still entertaining evaporated that night. She made an impression that sort of jolted me, and she continued to do so each time I saw her. I wonder how many other women she uplifted along her journey- in Moffitt waiting rooms, etc. Certainly, there were many. I did not know her well, but I will be inspired by her for the rest of my life. I last saw Raul at the 3-DAY in October, I saw Tricia many times along the walk as well, feeding and cheering for everyone that passed. My team was walking for me, but I walked for Tricia and I will continue to do so. My heart and thoughts are with you. I am so sorry, Becky Craig
Patty Kennedy
September 12, 2007
Dear Bohnenberger Family,
I am truly saddened to hear that Tricia has passed. Her light will continue to shine and her laughter - I'm sure - will ring throughout Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Patty (McDonough) Kennedy
Hyesook Song
September 12, 2007
I'm so sorry to hear your loss. My heart goes out to you in this hard time. May God's peace and comfort be with your whole family.
Sook from Manhattan
Hyesook Song
September 11, 2007
I'm so sorry to hear your loss.
My heart goes out to you in this hard time. May God's peace and comfort be with your whole family.
Sook from Manhattan
Carrie and Leslie McVicker
September 11, 2007
We were very sad to hear of
Tricia's passing. We both went to Maine-Endwell with her. Our thoughts and prayers go out to both the Bohnenberger and Valles families.
Casey (Gallagher) Hall
September 11, 2007
I was so sad to hear about Tricia's passing. As a young girl, her smile was contageous and her enthusiasm enviable - I'm certain the same was true as an adult. May you all be comforted knowing that she has found peace.
Maxine Cohen
September 11, 2007
Dear Bohnenberger and Valles Families,
It is hard to find words that can comfort someone at this time, but did want you to know we have many fond memories of Tricia over the years.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and our deepest condolences.
Maxine and Arnie Cohen
Jason and Rochelle
Shannon Kelly
September 10, 2007
Words cannot express a loss of life. My heart goes out to your entire famiy. I knew Tricia all through our school years. A very strong girl/woman. My deepest sympathies to you all and Tricia will forever be in our hearts.
Shannon Kelly
Class of 1991
Matt Rosen
September 10, 2007
Dear Bohnenberger family,
I knew Tricia from SUNY and kept in touch from time to time afterwards. I followed her on her journey over the past several years through Carepages. I do not have to tell you how exceptional a person she was and how she was an inspiration to us all. Please know that we have all learned a great deal from her experience - most importantly, how to live life to the fullest. That is something she most certainly did well. It is a lesson we will always remember.
Irv & Barbara Rosenberg and family
September 10, 2007
Dear Pat and George,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.
Donna-Tony-Tara DeFlippo
September 10, 2007
We are so very sorry for your loss!Tricia was a wonderful girl and a great friend and Soccer player!We all have great memories of Tricia and Tara at BU.You are all in our thoughts and Prayers!!!
Alex Ewing
September 9, 2007
My sincere condolences to the entire Bohnenberger / Valles family. Tricia was a very special person and one that will be truly missed.
Lisa Carroll (Machovec)
September 8, 2007
Kristen and Family,
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ellen (Gavin) Tierney
September 8, 2007
Dear Kristin and family,
So very sorry to hear about your loss. Tricia was a wonderful person from a wonderful family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May your cherished memories bring you comfort in this very difficult time.
Jim and Marilyn Shurtleff
September 8, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Frank & Elaine Kuczkowski
September 8, 2007
Friends near & far, old & new share in your tragic loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. May God surround you with His loving arms & hold you close.
CarolAnn Kubisa
September 7, 2007
Thinking of you and hoping that fond memories will help heal your sadness. I will always remember the spirited little fifth grader!
Sincerely, CarolAnn Kubisa
Tim & Ann Schum & Furlong
September 7, 2007
Pat & George and extended family: Ann and I were so sad yesterday to learn of Tricia's passing. We recall, of course, her years on various soccer teams and her prominent roles on each of them. We also remember leadership qualities that were evident even in such small matters as making certain the girls on Chestnut Street paid their rent!
We know that as a family you gave all you had to make her whole and in that respect we all have learned what love and caring is all about.
We will alert those BU teammates who have scattered here and there about their collective loss.
Again - our thoughts are with you. Love - Tim & Ann
Karin Sherman Trombley
September 6, 2007
I am extremely sad to hear about Tricia's death. Our Vestal vs. ME games were intense and we became friends by playing Empire State Games and Olympic Development Program (ODP). We spent many long weekends playing soccer and having some great times. Tricia was a very tough athlete that I disliked playing against and perfered her on the same team. She made everyone around her stronger. We laughed a lot and had many special times together as young athletes. I look at our pictures together and it seems like yesterday. I will always remeber her smile and that unique voice.
Thinking of you all.......
Len and Bette Delmolino
September 6, 2007
To the Bohnenberger Family -
We are shocked and saddened to hear of Tricia's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with during this difficult time.
Len and Bette Delmolino and family
Bob and Fran Giannuzzi
September 6, 2007
Raul and the Bohnenberger Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. We will always remember Tricia as a free-spirited, happy little girl who had such a high energy for life.
Suzanne Meredith
September 6, 2007
Memories and love survive -
Marie Foster
September 6, 2007
Dear George, Pat and family, My heart is so sad to hear of Tricia's passing. She is at peace in heaven now and you can find comfort in knowing that you were always by her side. Her faith and yours were always there. May God bless you all and give you peace.With heartfelt sympathy and love,
Jennifer, Sam, Jelaine and Nolan (Kuczkowski) Arnold
September 6, 2007
From our family to yours I extend our deepest sympathy. Tricia was an incredible girl growing up and it was apparant that she developed into an exceptional woman. May God be with you during this time of pain to help you through the sorrow. Our prayers will be with you.
Mary Kay (Short) Penfield
September 6, 2007
Raul, Mr. and Mrs. Bohnenberger and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. I have so many great memories of Tricia (and Mr. B too) from our soccer days-she was a force to be reckoned with then and all through this incredible journey she faced. It was awe inspiring to read her carepage entry everyday. Through her words she taught courage to those not so brave, faith to those in doubt, and humor to those needing a good laugh. Please draw comfort from the knowledge that she earned her wings long, long ago. May God Bless you all.
Judy & Steve Pyluck
September 6, 2007
With deepest sympathy in the loss of Tricia. May loving memories ease your loss and bring you comfort.
Kim Avery Cunningham
September 6, 2007
Kristin & Family, Tricia was a wonderful person and showed her love of life to all. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our love, Kim & Matt Cunningham
Steve Gyles
September 6, 2007
George, Pat, Kristin, Michael, Mr. and Mrs. Judge.
God bless you all in this time. Along with Tricia, you are all remembered in my prayers.
Jeremy Sites
September 6, 2007
Dear friends and family of Tricia:
It doesn't seem that long ago that Tricia traveled with me and our group to discover the wonders of Spain in April of 1990. Our Spanish friends kept telling me about what a wonder exchange student she was, how she make friends with so many people, and "wore her heart on her sleeve."
We still remember Tricia fondly at Maine-Endwell High School and we share in your loss.
Sincerely,
September 6, 2007
To the Bohnenberger Family,
Words are so inadequate at time like this. We are so sorry for your loss of such an incredible daughter/sister. Try to remember when you look at the sky above, a brilliant new star now shines in the heavens. May her light guide your way during times of sadness, and may you be comforted by the knowledge that love's eternal light will forever shine.God bless you all and God bless Tricia.
Love and prayers,
Lori Giordano Senger and Family
Gary and Jan Avery
September 6, 2007
Trish was so full of energy and was always flashing that beautiful smile. We remember watching her and our niece, Valeri Thomas, playing soccer for years together. May all the wonderful memories of Trish comfort you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Gerald Cady II
September 6, 2007
To the family,
I'm sorry to hear that Tricia has passed away. I grew up knowing Tricia throughout the school years. She was kind and outgoing. I cry for her because she is a part of my past, in my heart, and in my thoughts forever.
My prayers are with you.
Class of 1991.
Vincent Caforio
September 6, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the entire family. Tricia was a wonderful person and someone who I will always remember. She was as strong as she was beautiful and I will mourn her loss.
Tracie Conklin
September 6, 2007
My sincerest sympathies and heartfelt prayers are with all of you at this time. I worked with Tricia at Ponderosa, as our "pay for college job". She was a dedicated, hard working individual. I am thrilled to know that her dream of becoming a lawyer came true. Take comfort in knowing that there were many who knew and loved her and even more whose life she touched in a positive way.
Kim M. Crawford
September 6, 2007
Tricia worked for me many years ago at Ponderosa in Johnson City. I remember her as someone who knew what she wanted out of life and always worked hard toward reaching those goals. "Quit" was not a word in her vocabulary then, or it seems ever. I remember her fondly. God bless Tricia, her family and many friends who share in this deep loss.
Debbie Bianco-Cartie
September 6, 2007
Dear Kristin and family,
I will always remember seeing Tricia in the bleachers watching our gymnastics meets with a big smile on her face. She was so proud of her big sister. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie
Paul & Jeannette Castiglione
September 6, 2007
Our sincere sympathy. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with the Bohnenberger family.
Bob Reichlen
September 6, 2007
My deepest sympathy. God bless Tricia and her family.
Dave McCormick
September 6, 2007
George, Patricia, and family,
Please accept my sympathy in your grief. This is undoubtedly a painful loss. Those of us who have been touched in some way by your family's grace lend our prayers and support now.
Cynthia Meredith
September 6, 2007
Sincere condolences from the Meredith family, we all have fond memories of Tricia and your family.
- Virgil, Suzanne,
Cynthia, Brian, Amanda Meredith and our families
Kathryn Meehan
September 6, 2007
Dear Pat and George,
Jack and I want to express our sympathy to you and your family on your loss. Tricia was a very strong and courageous person. You are all in our prayers. Kathy and Jack Meehan
George Koscianski
September 6, 2007
My sincere sympathy to Kristen, Michael, George,Pat, Raul and the entire Bohnenberger family. All of you are in my thoughts.I especially remember Tricia for her bright, cheery smile and the way she brightened up every class she participated in. All of the "B" kids were great.
Chris Worobey and Family
September 6, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jennie Petrivelli
September 6, 2007
My sincere condolences!
Jennie Petrivelli
Wachovia Securities
Syracuse, NY
September 6, 2007
Dr Grant & Staff sends our condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Dr Grant & Staff
John Bertoni
September 6, 2007
I was saddened to hear about Tricia and my condolences to all of the Family.Having been a teacher in the Endwell School System it was the wonderful students such as Tricia and all who made it a joy to be a teacher in the system . I know she leaves many friends whose heart she touched and we are all better people for it.
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