Mary Pat (Grabowski) Byrnes
Born: Sun., Apr. 16, 1967
Died: Sat., Dec. 17, 2016
Visitation
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tue., Dec. 20, 2016
Location: Gang Memorial Chapel
Mass of Christian Burial
9:30 AM Wed., Dec. 21, 2016
Location: Transfiguration Church
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Mary Pat Grabowski Byrnes
December 17, 2016
Mary Pat ('MP') Grabowski Byrnes died on December 17, 2016 at the age of 49. Mary Pat grew up in Syracuse, New York and attended Marist College. Spending six years living in Denver, CO she returned to Syracuse to be closer to family. She met her husband, picked up the game of golf and never stopped playing. Mary Pat loved the early morning Saturday visits to the market, loved cooking, baking and bragging about baking, even more; especially to her not so gifted siblings.
She will be forever missed by her husband, Jack; parents, Howard and Patricia (Gass) Grabowski; sisters, Kathleen (MacLaren) Richards and Shelly Irene Grabowski; nieces, Remy Ann and MacLaren Ann; nephew and godson, Braeden William Smith as well as a wonderful number of very special aunts, uncles and cousins. MP will be especially missed by her four furry kitten friends, who already know they're missing their "mama mitten".
Friends and family are welcome to call on Tuesday From 4-7pm at Gang Memorial Chapel. A Mass will be held on Wednesday at 9:30am at the Transfiguration Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking you to spend and enjoy the day with a loved one.
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Bob Byrnes
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Posted Sun December 18, 2016
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I am so sad for my father and other family and friends that share in the grief of losing such a kind and loving person.
My hope is for the day ahead when something reminds us of MaryPat, and we smile while thinking of her.
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Gwynn Hall
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Posted Mon December 19, 2016
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I am so saddened to hear about Mary Pat's passing. I am so blessed to have known her. She would brighten a room with her presence and her beautiful smile. Mary Pat will be very missed.
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Nancy (McDonald) Newman
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Posted Mon December 19, 2016
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Dear Howard, Pat, Jack, Kathleen and Shelly,
We are so very sorry to hear the news of the passing of MaryPat. Please know she and all of you are in our thoughts and prayers! May she rest in peace in our Lords loving arms! Love, Nancy & Mark❤️
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Marsha and Tim McCarthy
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Posted Mon December 19, 2016
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Dear John, Pat, Howard, Kathleen, Kathleen and Shelly,
The McDonald Family, is shocked at the news of a Mary Pat's passing. She will be remembered as a very funny and fun loving person. We haven't seen each other in many years, but she was a very sweet lady. I remember babysitting the three sisters when they were very young. Mary Pat will be so missed by all. Will keep your family in our prayers. ❤
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Dan & Linda McDonald
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Posted Mon December 19, 2016
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To all of Mary Pat's family and friends.
Our deepest condolences. She is in our prayers and I'm asking my dad Henry (Mac) McDonald to welcome her with open arms.
Mary Pat, you're on the tee.
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Janice Nelson
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Posted Mon December 19, 2016
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 GARDEN PATH was sent by M. Janice Nelson.
With deepest sympathy and in memory forever--
Janice & Sister Joan Nelson
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Tom Manfredi
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Posted Mon December 19, 2016
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Mr. and Mrs. Grabowski. Kath/ Shelly. My heartfelt condolences on the loss of Mary Pat. May God Bless all of you!! You are all in my thoughts and prayers!! Love always, Tom.
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Melissa Mccarthy
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Posted Mon December 19, 2016
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 PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was sent by Melissa McCarthy.
Dear Shelly, Kathy and Family,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Know that you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincere condolences,
Melissa McCarthy
TFA 1987
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Marion Dorfer
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Posted Mon December 19, 2016
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 SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent by Bud and Marion Dorfer.
Dear Jack and Family,
We are so sorry for such an unexpected loss. MP has left us too early and she will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this extremely difficult time.
Sincerely,
Bud and Marion Dorfer
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Matthew Soden
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Posted Mon December 19, 2016
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I am shocked and saddened by this news. MP was "one of the guys" when we were in high school and I fondly remember her wicked sense of humor and warm smile. Please accept my most sincere condolences.
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neal marshall
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Posted Mon December 19, 2016
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I extend my condolences to the families of Jack & Mary Pat. She will be missed. I suffer the loss of a close friend and a person who never once shared a bad day or grumbled about much if ever. Every time I would see her she was upbeat and happy with a hug or a great story. There are not enough of these people in the world and that is why her loss is so dear. What I wouldn't do to play one more par 5 with this special, special girl... May you rest in peace MP.
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Kristina Meyers
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Posted Mon December 19, 2016
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MP was a beautiful person, inside and out. She made me smile everyday in the office. I will always remember how kind she was. She would take my plant home every summer and replant it and give it fresh soil. She always brought my raggedy looking plant back to life. She was always there with a smile and a hug, if you needed it.
I will miss you MP. Thank you for being you.
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Patrick W. Aregano
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Posted Mon December 19, 2016
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Sending Heart Felt Sympathy to Jack & Family's on the sad news that Mary Pat has passed away, such a wonderful person inside and out, it is rare that such a unique person crosses our paths in life, MP was one of them, Rest In Peace.
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Marj Schaff
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Posted Mon December 19, 2016
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Jack I am so sorry for your loss. I am at a loss for words. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
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Tracy Drumm
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Posted Mon December 19, 2016
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I'm saddened to hear the passing of MaryPat. She was the most caring person. She would always make me laugh. I will miss her she will remain in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.🙏😇
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Eileen Bishop
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Posted Mon December 19, 2016
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I am so sorry for your loss .I worked with MaryPats mother and I remember what a beautiful girl she was.
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Allison Schad
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Posted Mon December 19, 2016
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My sincerest condolences to all who know and love Mary Pat. She will always be remembered fondly. I have only wonderful, loving, and wildly funny memories of her. Her big personality could only be eclipsed by her even bigger heart. I'll be keeping her loved ones close in thought.
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Carolyn and Dominick Nicoletti
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Posted Mon December 19, 2016
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To Jack,Pat and Howard, Kathleen and Shelly,
So very sorry to hear the news of Mary Pat's passing.
Our condolences to you all during this very difficult time
Rest In Peace
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Carlton Hummel
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Posted Mon December 19, 2016
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I can not begin to express the shock and sadness I feel at Mary Pat's passing. Though it had been some years since I had seen her, I will always remember the wonderful times we shared through high school, college and beyond. Her smile and laughter were infectious and she was always so much fun to be with. My deepest sympathies are with those who loved her and whom she loved.
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Laurie Clancy
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Posted Mon December 19, 2016
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It is with such a heavy and sad heart that I offer condolences to the family of Jack and Mary Pat..She was a beautiful soul and a beautiful person, inside and out. She made me smile on a daily basis, and I will miss her bright light every single day.Rest in Peace, my sweet friend.
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Robert Eckermann
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Posted Mon December 19, 2016
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GARDEN PATH was sent by Rob and Becky Eckermann.
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Vicki Hanley
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Posted Tue December 20, 2016
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I am shocked and saddened to hear of MP's passing. We worked together for years and shared many laughs and stories of our kitties adventures. She was a wonderful person who always had a smile for everyone. My deepest sympathies to her husband and family.
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Tim Gale
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Posted Tue December 20, 2016
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Jack and family,
I was so sorry to read today about MP's passing! She was a good friend. We had so much fun working together at Vinnie's Restaurant as the chest and vest show! Lots of laughs and good times that I will cherish always. And with mom and dad having lunch at Weber's on the north side with me behind the strip. A pleasure to serve.
May she rest in peace always.
Tim Gale
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Tom and Linda Kalbus Jr
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Posted Tue December 20, 2016
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Dear Jack and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Le Moyne College
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Posted Tue December 20, 2016
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Please accept the most heartfelt sympathies of Le Moyne College. We hope the love and memories that you will forever hold in your heart bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Le Moyne College, Office of Alumni and Parent Programs
Syracuse, NY
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Cheryl Heffernan
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Posted Tue December 20, 2016
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Pat (and family),
I just learned of Mary Pat's passing, and my heart is broken. I think of her often, and the last time I saw her, ironically, was at the Farmer's Market (with you, I believe). Her family at Bond, Schoeneck & King will truly miss her. She made the Word Processing Department a "lively" place to work, for lack of a better word. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
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Jenn Diaz
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Posted Tue December 20, 2016
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"A limb has fallen from the family tree that says grieve not for me, remember the best times, the laughter, the song, the good life lived while I was strong"
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Mary Pat was a special soul; she brightened many lives in the short time she was here. I picture her smiling and holding Sophie telling us everything will be okay.
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Bob & Janice Ulrich
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Posted Tue December 20, 2016
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We share the heartfelt sorrow with everyone who knew Mary Pat. We will fondly remember Mary Pat's outgoing personality and wonderful smile. May she rest in peace.
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Theresa Quilty
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Posted Tue December 20, 2016
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I have such fond memories of Mary Pat and the Grabowskis from Bishop Grimes. What a loss. Sending love, hugs and support.
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Carmen Lovecchio
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Posted Tue December 20, 2016
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My condolences to the Grabowski family. Sincerely, Carmen J. Lovecchio
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Amy Pogoda
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Posted Tue December 20, 2016
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My condolences to the Family of MaryPat. I have not seen her since TFA, though I do have fond memories.
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Amy West
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Posted Tue December 20, 2016
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I am so saddened to hear of Mary Pat's passing. She was a wonderful coworker and friend. Truly a beautiful, kind and caring soul. My deepest condolences to the family at this most difficult time.
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Thomas Young
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Posted Tue December 20, 2016
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I would like to extend my deepest condolences to Mary Pat's family and friends. I am deeply sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary Pat and I began as friends in High School...She was at TFA and I was at CBA. We later discovered we were distant cousins sharing the same great-great-great grandparents. Her smile and laugh were infectious. She was impulsive, spontaneous and always the life of the party. She touched and enriched every life she touched.
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Patricia Young
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Posted Tue December 20, 2016
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Mary Pat was so kind to my son Walker when he was just a college kid working a Summer job at the old Ground Round in Dewitt. She taught him everything he needed to know about running the Bar and thanks to her oversight and guidance earned enough money to buy all of his books for his Junior year. She was an amazingly vibrant women who loved life.
My condolences for all who loved her.
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Lori Emmons
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Posted Wed December 21, 2016
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My sincere condolences to Jack and Mary Pat's entire family. So saddened by the news of her passing. MP was a special lady who lit up a room with her smile and special personality. She will be missed by so many. But never forgotten.
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Greg Watson
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Posted Wed December 21, 2016
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I am very saddened by the news, and I send my sincerest condolences to her family. I know MP in our high school days, in fact, she was my girlfriend in our senior years. I have the fondest memories of her smile and wit; she was indeed a wonderful person who left an indelible mark on everyone she knew.
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Mary Greeley Walton
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Posted Wed December 21, 2016
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Shelley, Kathy, and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I remember that smile and infectious laugh from our TFA days. She was such a beautiful person inside and out.
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Martin & Crystal Jasniewski
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Posted Wed December 21, 2016
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Jack Iam so sorry for this loss,and Mary's family as well,we have lived across the street from u guys for a while now and wave hello and chat here and there just about every day.I hope all will be ok and at this time of year is especially hard.
If anything is needed,please don't hesitate to ask.
Take care 'Love
Martin & Crystal
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Pamela (Kirschenheiter) Gottheld
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Posted Wed December 21, 2016
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To Mr. & Mrs Grabowski, Kathleen, Shelly and Jack,
I offer my deepest condolences to you and your family. I have fond memories of Mary Pat. She was always so kind to me. We went to TFA together. We always had fun. Mary Pat had the best sense of humor, a wonderful laugh and was up for anything. I will always remember the amazing person she was. She will be missed.
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Ken Rissolo
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Posted Thu December 22, 2016
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This news is so shocking...Mary Pat was the spark of energy and endless fun during the high school years in Syracuse. Thoughts and prayers for all that will miss her...a very special person.💖
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Taurea
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Posted Thu December 22, 2016
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To the Byrnes family,
During this most difficult time of loss, may God bind up your broken heart and bring your comfort, Psalms 147:3.
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Mary DeMauro Barraco
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Posted Thu December 22, 2016
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To the Grabowski family,
My condolences to you all. I went to The Franciscan Academy and was a year older than Mary Pat. She was such a nice girl. My heart breaks for you all. You're in my prayers.
Mary (DeMauro) Barraco
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Sue Lombardo
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Posted Thu December 22, 2016
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Just heard about Mary Pat and want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with the family thru this most difficult time. I pray that God will give you all an abundance of his peace. May Mary Pat RIP.
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Mary DeLapp
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Posted Fri December 23, 2016
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My deepest sympathy to all. The first time I met MP was at a golf course. The rest was history. We shared a passion for golf and our friendship grew stronger over the years. We played together, vacationed together, spent much of our time just hanging out at the pool and enjoying one another's company. She got to know my entire family and they loved her as well. Being 15 years her senior I told her she was the little sister I never had and from that point on when we spoke over the phone or through an e-mail we would address each other as "sister". We had so much fun over the years, she was a beautiful, kind person who was loved by so many. I was truly blessed to have her in my life and will miss her greatly. I know one day we shall meet again. God Bless
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Diane Salatti
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Posted Sun December 25, 2016
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Dear Uncle Howie and Aunt Pat,
We cannot express how you must be feeling but, we are truly sorry for your loss.
The Salatti Family
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