Contributions to the tribute of Patricia Ann Dungan

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Sean posted a condolence

Thursday, November 5, 2020

Happy Birthday Aunt Pat. We all still miss you terribly.

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Lambertz Family posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

We miss you so much. It doesn't get any easier.

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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

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Thursday, February 26, 2015

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Lambertz Family posted a condolence

Monday, November 4, 2013

Happy Birthday Aunt Pat

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Lambertz Family posted a condolence

Thursday, August 25, 2011

We miss you.

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Lambertz Family posted a condolence

Thursday, August 25, 2011

We miss you.

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Grace Lambertz posted a condolence

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Hi Aunt Pat, It has been so long, and I am sorry I haven't written to you. We have a beautiful little girl named Madison Patricia, she is a little spitfire, and I believe she has your confidence. She was born very early, and so many things could have gone wrong with her. But I believe that you had something to do with her safe arrival. We love you and I make sure to tell Madison funny stories about you all the time. I want her to know you. She recently learned how to wink, and it made me think of you :) Sean still misses you very much, I don't think it has gotten any easier for him. He still feels your absence, and has definately changed since your passing. But I am doing my best to keep him happy.

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annonymous posted a condolence

Friday, November 4, 2005

Happy Birthday Aunt Pat, we miss you so much it hurts. I hope you and Richard are sharing a very large piece of Birthday cake together...cause there aren't any calories in heavan!

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Grace posted a condolence

Wednesday, July 27, 2005

Hi Aunt Pat, I just found out that Richard is now with you, and I am very happy and sad at the same time. I know he was heartbroken to see his best friend go...and now you are both together. I miss you so much and today it feels like the day you left us almost a year ago. I hope the two of you are drinking irish coffees and catching up on old times. I'm sorry I am just a little angry right now. Bad things keep on happening to good people, and sometimes I wonder what is the point of being good to one another. But I know that you were good to others just because, not for the reward of having someone be good back..just because it was the right thing to do. We miss you terribly. And please take good care of Richard. Grace

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Grace posted a condolence

Wednesday, November 10, 2004

Hi Aunt Pat, Last Thursday was your birthday and we were once again reminded of how much we miss you. Sean and I lit a candle in a candle holder you had given him, and we thought about you and your birthday. Sean made sure to remember your birthday because apparently he would forget it when he was younger. I thought that was funny. You are missed dearly. Sean is fumbling through each day the best he can, but he is a survivor. But I pray that one day he gets back the light that once shone in his eyes,because that light left the day you passed. It's funny, I keep typing entries on this website, and I visit here quite frequently. Silly to think that you would be checking email in heaven! But I feel like I can go here and just chat with you. One of the cute things I love about Sean is that when he says something funny, or we share an inside joke..he winks at me. Thinking back I remember all of the times when people in the hospital would be fussing over you, and I guess I looked a little freaked out because you would wink at me. Like you were saying "Do you believe all this fuss?" So now when Sean winks I am put at ease, and up until today I wondered what is it about someone winking that makes me feel so at ease? Anyway, I am blabbing...but know that you are missed every single day. And we are all doing okay, but we would be doing a lot better if you were here. Happy Birthday Aunt Pat

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Sean Lambertz posted a condolence

Tuesday, September 7, 2004

Aunt Pat, I never wanted to say thank you because I knew that I couldn't keep control of my emotions. You were so strong for me this whole time, I was afraid that I could not be as strong for you. You put your life aside to raise three terribly behaved boys. Through the years you taught us to be kind and respectful to others. You took the abuse we gave you. You were always telling us what we couldn't do and where we couldn't go. You never understood us or understood the world. It was only later that I realized you did all that so we would grow up right. While I was a teenager, I used to tell you that you didn't know anything, you weren't cool and that you didn't fit in. It was a few years later that when you became cool and I was surprised how much you learned and how cool you had become in so little time. I wanted to be as cool as you were, skiing, skydiving and driving fast cars. So I became a ski instructor, jumped from a plane and drove real fast. How many people in the family did you teach how to ski? I called you all the time while I was on the mountain, riding the chairlift, just to thank you for teaching me how to ski. When you told us three that you were sick you wouldn’t tell us just how sick. You kept it hidden away so as to not worry us. When I graduated college, you were there even when you were having a bad day. I was so glad that you could see me graduate. I know that you will always be watching over us. I will always be thinking of you. Thanks you for teaching me everything I know. I love you Aunt Pat. I always have and always will. Please watch over all of us.

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Chrissy Lenihan posted a condolence

Monday, August 30, 2004

Daer Aunt Pat, Our whole family's best friend. We will miss you! You are a one of a kind person that will be greatly missed. We remember all the great times. Keeping your memory alive with us each and everyday. Say HI to my mom when you get there. I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU. Love, Chrissy

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Karen Lenihan-Salazar posted a condolence

Friday, August 27, 2004

Dear Aunt Pat, Words cannot say how much we will miss your unforgettable smile & laughter. All of the Lenihan's have so many fond memories of Aunt Pat and her giving personality. Our family visits at the Lake, waterskiing, being in the paddle boat, party boat, and eating the best pizza in town. Taking showers at the lake with you ass end being viewed by the neighbor's. Aunt Pat always made us feel special and for that we are forever greatful. We love you Aunt Pat now and forever. Love, The Lenihan's P.S. Now you and Kathy(our belated mother) can catch up over a Bud-light in heaven.

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Grace Murphy posted a condolence

Thursday, August 26, 2004

Aunt Pat, I know you have gone to a better place but I never really told you everything I wanted to say. It was as though saying those things to you in person, was actually saying goodbye, and I was not ready to that just yet. I want to thank you for making Sean the man he is today. He makes friends so easily, and they are all so very loyal to him. I know that is because of you being in his life. He is never afraid to take chances, and he finds beauty in everything he sees. He can match wits with anyone, (wonder where he got that from?) but he also knows when to give people the respect they deserve. He never thinks twice about giving someone his last dollar, but always saves for a rainy day. He comes alive when he sees the first snowfall of the year, and he is truly free when he is skiing down the side of a mountain. Everything he has ever done, or knows, is because you showed him the way. You have shown us all that being a mother isn't just giving birth. You have made so many sacrifices and you always thought of everyone else first. I don't know of very many people that would have had the courage to raise three boys. These three guys you are leaving behind are heart broken because you were the center of their world. You made holidays fun, and I always felt as ease in your presence. I am doing my best to take care of him like I promised you, but honestly, you have left some pretty big shoes to fill. Sean and I are talking about marrying one day, and I was praying that you would be there to see us marry. Sean says you will be there, looming over us, and I believe him. I can still here your voice in my head saying "Love ya, hun" and I just can't believe you are gone. I am so honored to have had the chance to know you, and honored that I am with Sean-the wonderful man that you raised. I keep telling him that he will be okay, because you have raised him to handle things like this.. Thank you Aunt Pat. Please watch over us, and guide us through our lives. Cancer did not win, you took a prognosis of three months, and stretched it to three years. You fought hard and never gave up! You were so brave and you kept us going when we had given up so many times. If I am able to become half of the person you were, it would be extroidinary. I know Sean will feel your spirit when he is at the top of a mountain about to ski, and he and I will never ever forget what you have done for us. I love you Grace

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Jenn McKenna posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 25, 2004

Dear Sean, Grace and family, I was so sorry to hear about your Aunt. I know that she fought a long and hard battle. Please know that Pete and I are thinking of all of you and keeping you in our prayers. Love, Jenn and Pete

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BettyGardner posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 25, 2004

To: Pat's Family I wish to extend my sincere sympathy to you all on the loss of Pat. I would just like to share with you my remembrances of Pat. I worked with Pat at Holy Name Hospital in 1967, she was 2 years older than me and I thought she was wonderful! She was my hero! She had the most wonderful covette, she skied, she skydived, she drove that boat so fast on Lake Hopatcong I almost got sick. Even though I only knew Pat briefly she made a lastly impression on me that I will never ever forget! She was kind, funny, sweet and the most daring person I ever met! I am so glad I got to see Pat again in 1999 for a mini reunion for lunch at the wigwam in Teaneck which lasted till evening, even though we hadn't seen each other for over 20 years those years melted away in a matter of minutes and we were back in time. I wish you could have known her then, she made a lasting mark on my life. I will always remember her smile and adventurious spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. Sincerely, Betty (Millie) Gardner

In loving memory of

Patricia

1945 - 2004