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Condolences

• February 24, 2020

  LORI LINNERT

  Words can't even describe how heartbroken I am for you Howard and the boys! You and Pat have been in my family's life forever Uncle Alan found a true best friend in both of you and I can't thank you enough for always being so kind to our family! Pat will truly be missed. She was a wonderful and kind soul, something that is so rare in this world anymore! She is definitely amongst angels! And I definitely know that she was the perfect example of what a nurse should be and I only hope that I could be as good of a nurse as she was!

• February 24, 2020

  Kate knorr

  Pat was the funniest and kindest person. She will be missed.

• February 24, 2020

  Marlene Held

  My condolences to Pat's family. I've only known Pat for a short time but can say she was a wonderful person and a real trooper. She is definitely with the angels.

• February 24, 2020

  Hanni Cordes and Jim McCluskey

  Our hearts are broken. Pat created a light in our lives that will be sorely missed. She worked hard, played hard, and excelled at both. We have so many wonderful memories of all the times we laughed together. We will cling to those memories through the deep and terrible sadness of her passing.

• February 24, 2020

  Sarah McAuliffe-Bellin

  Pat will be so missed. She was a great co-worker, friend, and drinking bud.

• February 24, 2020

  Patti Kirch

  You will be missed. Rest in peace.

• February 24, 2020

  JTJoyce Trevino Morehead and TJ Morehead

  Dear Howard ,Sean and Colin,my heart is breaking for you.I've known Pat since high school,every time I have seen her she has always been so sweet.Our families have tied together for many years since Howard and Alan were best friends from childhood to adulthood.Alan loved her so as with Howard and the boys.Sending prayers and love to you all.

• February 24, 2020

  Former Co-worker

  It was my pleasure to have worked as Pat's colleague during some of her WPIC years. Always dedicated to children and families, her ever present humor made work' fun and her top-notch skills made her a wonderful role model for others to emulate. I always looked forward to hearing her stories of weekend trips up the country and the fun she had with her young family when her boys were little. May the wonderful memories you have help carry you through this very difficult time. My sympathy to the family.

• February 24, 2020

  Lisa Husar

  Thank you Pat for helping me become the professional and person I am today...You always made me laugh and taught me to enjoy every moment...my mom says she will always cherish the mornings spent together at John Merck...we will always keep you close to our hearts... Love Lisa and June Husar

• February 24, 2020

  Joyce Duffner

  Sincere sympathy to Patrice's family at this sad time. My Father & Mother, Joseph & Mildred Duffner, were Pat's Uncle & Aunt and she's our only Cousin! My Brother Joe, Sister Joan (Duffner) Weber join me in sending our love, thoughts & prayers. Fondly, Joyce (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)

• February 24, 2020

  Marilee Trevino Gamble

  My deepest sympathy to Howard, Collin, Sean and all of Pat's family. Was just reminiscing with Doug about Pat. I remember Pat as being kind, funny and sensible and will truly be missed.

• February 24, 2020

  Kay Rahuba

  Pat was one of a kind! Working together on the Merck unit in the 80's were some of the best days! We worked hard, we played hard and we always laughed...mostly at ourselves! I will miss you my friend.

• February 24, 2020

  Maureen Scanlon Nuzzi

  Dear Howard, My sister Paula gave me the news about Duffy. I'm actually dizzy typing this. It seems surreal. It's so easy to jump back in your past memories and wonder where, and why such huge gaps. All the same the gaps are there. The memories are there also. You will see her again. Please tell Sean and Colin they will see her again. In truth our loved ones never leave us. We just are not aware of their presence. I am certain about this. God is love and love never dies. You probably don't know but my brother Patrick died over twenty yrs ago. Knowing this helps me a lot. I hope it helps you and your sons. All of you are in my prayers. Please keep me in yours. Maureen Scanlon Nuzzi Atco, NJ

• February 24, 2020

  John McGonigle

  Was so sad to hear of Pat's passing. A dear friend and colleague from the early days at WPIC. It was such a joy to know and work with Pat at the John Merck Program. She was an extremely skilled and dedicated Nurse who always put her patients first. Her attitude, leadership and work ethic made challenging days more tolerable. I will always remember Pat for one of her favorite sayings to her co-workers once a Merkie, always a Merkie My sympathy to the Michalski family.

• February 24, 2020

  LORI LINNERT

  Hey Lisa! I know it's been a long time It's Lori from chorus! Jen's cousin. Anyway I saw that you posted on Pat Michalski's obituary that you knew her What a small world! She and her husband were my uncle's best friends growing up and they have always been in my family! I just was surprised to see your post and wanted to reach out and say I hope you're doing well!!!!

• February 24, 2020

  Mary McDonough

  Pat I am going to miss you! I enjoyed getting to know you over the years at our free I mean educational dinner Will miss our chats and that laugh and devilish smile! God Speed my friend

• February 24, 2020

  Jessica C. Kettel

  I will miss seeing Pat at Merck clinic but her teaching, great sense of humor, memorable sayings and loving care for our patients will live on.

• February 24, 2020

  Lorraine

  Howard, Sean and Colin, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved and wonderful wife and mom. Pat was a such a sweet and lovely kind woman. She was always so much fun to be around and she always made me laugh! It was a wonderful friendship and we could always pick up right where we left off even after being out of touch for years. I will always cherish the memories and laughter. I will miss my dear friend. Heaven gained another angel. Sending love, thoughts and prayers.

• February 24, 2020

  Kim Talbert

  Pat was a wonderful coworker. What a shock. She will be missed.

• February 24, 2020

  Joann Walsh

  My deepest sympathies to Howard & sons. My mum was Pat's cousin (Joan Duffner) but I got to know Pat from my daughter, Tarah going to the John Merck Clinic. Pat made a connection with Tarah that only a few are able to do. All though I was never happy to drive to Oakland then later to the South Side I enjoyed seeing Pat monthly for many years. She was a funny, caring & supportive nurse. The children & families were very lucky to have her in their lives. She made an impact.

• February 24, 2020

  Bruce Miewald

  I just heard about this, I feel so sad for Pat and her family. She was one of the good ones.

• February 24, 2020

  Susan Van Cleve

  I have known Pat for many years, having first met her when she was a student at Pitt coming back for her MSN. She was a lovely person and a wonderful nurse. I just learned of her passing and send my deepest sympathy to her family and friends. The world lost a great person.

• February 24, 2020

  Katie Dempsey

  I was deeply saddened to hear of Pat's passing. I met Pat 39 years ago when we were coworkers at WPIC. It was a tough job but we worked with a group of people who worked hard, played hard, provided exemplary care and treatment and had fun! We became friends and I got to know and love her Mom. She was a wonderful person. Kind, loving and funny! We didn't see each other often after our careers took different paths but when we would run into one another it was just like old times. RIP, Pat. Say hello to your Mom for me. My sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Howard, the boys and family. Those we hold most dear never truly leave us. They live on in the kindness they showed, the comfort they shared and the love that they brought into our lives.

• February 24, 2020

  Maureen Scanlon Nuzzi

  Dear Howard, My sister Paula gave me the news about Duffy. I'm actually dizzy typing this. It seems surreal. It's so easy to jump back in your past memories and wonder where, and why such huge gaps. All the same the gaps are there. The memories are there also. You will see her again. Please tell Sean and Collin they will see her again. In truth our loved ones never leave us. We just are not aware of their presence. I am certain about this. God is love and love never dies. You probably don't know but my brother Patrick died over twenty yrs ago. Knowing this helps me a lot. I hope it helps you and your sons. All of you are in my prayers. Please keep me in yours. Maureen Scanlon Nuzzi Atco, NJ