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Jill
July 8, 2025
Coincidence? Yesterday I thought of Pat strongly, and pulled out a pendant necklace that Pat had given me years ago to wear. The heart remembers?
Toni
December 19, 2023
I'm so sorry to learn of this tremendous loss. She had such grace and inner strength. We will miss her.
John Pomfret
November 10, 2023
Patty Palmieri had a huge influence on me and my life. She taught Russian history at St. Ann's School in Brooklyn and her class sparked my interest in foreign affairs that has endured to this day.
Bob Cherry
August 17, 2022
I am so sad about this news. I first met Pat and her good friend and Hunter classmate, Paula Kaplowitz (RIP), during their first semester in graduate school at U of Michigan in the fall of 1967. They, of course, were history majors while I was in my senior year as a physics major. We were taking a class together in Russian translation. Both women were extremely bright and outgoing and were accustomed to exceling. So, when they noticed that I, a mere undergraduate, was beating them (only slightly) in the course, they were puzzled about how that could be and approached me about it! When I explained that I had two years of Russian in high school and two more years at Michigan, they relaxed and said I had an unfair advantage. We became good friends and palled around for the next year and a half until I was drafted out of graduate school and departed for the Army. Paula married and was still in Ann Arbor when I returned from Viet Nam to resume my studies, but I never was face-to-face with Pat again. We eventually connected about twelve years ago via Facebook and emails. I am sorry to find out why we have not communicated over the past two years. A bright light has gone out, but I will never forget her.
Jil McManus
July 8, 2022
I couldn't help imagining how Pat would feel about the recent Supreme Court decision on Roe-Wade - a big step backwards for all she believed in.
Dani Hayes
August 22, 2021
Although I heard about Pat's passing a few weeks after she had, I sadly am only now writing on here. I was a TA for Pat at Columbia's Teachers College and subsequently helped her for a few years after with her courses. I think I even took the above photo for her course profiles. We kept in touch yearly. I will forever remember her wise advice, which has guided me, to try to find a balance of a career with a family in order to ensure I have both. And I did take her advice. I have two beautiful children, Margaret and Drew. I have a supportive husband. And I have career that brings fulfillment. I owe this to Pat. Miss you Pat. Forever in debt, Dani
Pat McGann
July 9, 2021
It's hard to believe that Pat is no longer here with us, nevermind that it's been a year.
I admired Pat's dedication to women's history and her indefatigable research for her book. She always had some new bit of interesting info to share, and I hope somehow someone will be able to bring her book to fruition.
After Pat moved to Cambridge, we weren't able to get together as often as when she lived in NYC. But, small world, we each had a sibling in Pt. Jeff, and would met for brunch when we were there for the holidays. It was always an enjoyable visit, and Pat's commitment to her work was a real inspiration.
Jill McManus
July 8, 2021
I often think of Pat regaling me with stories about her research adventures and laughing with her. She was full of energy until 9 pm. then had to tune out of the world. It was too early for me so I did a lot of tiptoeing when she visited. I think she's still sending that morning energy through memories.
Phil Cerny
October 20, 2020
Very sad. She had lots of potential.
stan guzwer
October 19, 2020
stan guzwer
October 19, 2020
I saw Patricia Palmieri about 10 years ago when i visited NYC and caught the subway and we had lunch in Long Island. We met each other on a singles site. We corresponded for the past 10 years on the phone and by Facebook. I didn't know she passed away until a few days ago. I tried to call her but her phone was disconnected and also Facebook and of coarse found out she passed away, my condolences to her family ! I live in San Diego, Ca
Rebecca Mitchell
July 19, 2020
My husband, Ben Harris, and I were colleagues with Pat at Vassar College often sharing laughs and lamentations over the vicissitudes of academic life. Later, when we had all departed Vassar, Pat visited us at our summer cottage in Maine. She loved photographing the matchless scenery. We were glad to give her some happy moments and to share much stimulating conversation.
John Pagliaro
July 19, 2020
I met Pat in the History and Literature Program at Harvard. She was a good friend and colleague and a very dedicated scholar. Rest in peace, dear Pat.
Jill McManus
July 19, 2020
Pat was a longtime good friend full of vivid stories about the difficulties of getting along as a non-tenured professor while trying to get a book done, and about the excitement of uncovering new nuggets while researching her book on Singles in America. Sadly she wasn't able to finish it. I miss working with her on her manuscript sharing our views on education and women's history, and finally having a laugh at the up-hillness of women's efforts for equality.
Phil Cerny
July 19, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Nicoletta Sklavounakis
July 17, 2020
Patricia in my opinion was a pioneer during a great time of change for women. I met her as my Professor and turned into a friend. Our lunches have been missed since her move but will be a great memory with her of our great talks. She would always check in to see how the family is doing and we would try to get a visit in when she would come to New York. My condolences to her family. Patricia was a loving, caring, and extremely intelligent woman. May she rest in peace. She will be greatly missed.
Lauren Samuels
July 16, 2020
Patricia was a wonderful teacher and friend. She was always there, not only for her students, but any acquaintance who needed a helping hand. Patricia shared not only her knowledge but her heart. She made an impact in my life as well as many others. She will be greatly missed.
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