Ms. Patty, it's still hard to believe that you're gone. Olga, Bobby, and I miss you here at your home on Eldridge.

Ms. Patti,
My heart is soo overwhelmed. I had been thinking of you. I had been dealing with some health issues of my own. Today after leaving the doctor I was headed to see you at Solera. I called & was told you weren't there. Both you & Holly's numbers weren't in my new phone. I tried to Google your name to get the number, only to find out you are gone. You were a beautiful person inside & out. You called me your angel, but you were mine. When we first met we instantly bonded. I know that you are in a better place, but I wish I could have saw you to say my last goodye. I will always love you and will never forget your beautiful smile & genuine friendship. God loves you & so do I...until we meet again.

Ms. Patty, Bobby, Olga, and I will miss you and your dogs while working on Eldridge. You always came to us to help fix the "little things" in your home. We'll miss you sitting at your computer with your glass of wine, and online. I know that Eric is waiting for you at the other side of the "afterlife" with his arms ready to embrace you. I too, although never personally knew Eric feel he was a kindred spirit whose life was taken too soon. I feel, that I too always knew Eric from all the times I comforted you when you would cry to me about still missing him so, even after all these years. I'm comforted in knowing that you'll soon be reunited again with him in the "afterlife" after all these years.

Dearest Aunt Patti,
I've thought a lot about you and your fun-loving spirit the past few days.  What a great gal you were.  I will miss our conversations and confidences.  You were always a supportive friend to me as we shared many a "conversation" about the thrills and trials of life.  Bless your spirit sweet lady.

Your loving niece, 
Kathy

Dear Patti,
During the past few days I was privileged to spend time with your dearest friends.By being with them I have felt your spirit, heard your laughter and been enveloped in your hugs.You were 25 when I was born and we called the same smart, funny, handsome man  with the amazing golf swing"Dad."Lucky for you and our brother,Beau, you guys inherited that golf swing.You taught me to love animals, make a bed properly, and cook a wonderful pot roast. You also showed me how to put one foot in front of the other when your heart is broken and you feel like you might not be able to carry on.I will miss your love, laughter and kindness. I will miss hearing your voice saying"Hi Darlin'"
I find comfort in knowing that Eric was there to meet you , arms outstretched, Dapper in a downstay by his side.
I am a better person having loved you, and having been able to call you my big sister.


                           "The sweeping up the heart
                              and putting love away
                              We shall not want to use again
                               Until eternity"

Emily Dickinson



Patti, I will remember you always.

Love, 
Kathy

I am saddened by the loss of my new-found 2nd cousin.  I located her about 16 months ago during my Murphy genealogy research.  She was so sweet, gracious and helpful, providing me with lots of family stories and photos. It was clear from her correspondence that she truly loved her family, including her 4-legged ones. I regret not having met her in person, but treasure our Murphy/Murphey family connection and am blessed for having known her via email and Facebook.  My prayers go to all of her family members who will miss her dearly.

I've known Patti for close to 20 years as a friend in dogs and often dog training student. Patti was a dear sweet person and I will truly miss her smiling face. What a shame that she had to go through so many health problems these last few months. I know she is now dancing with Dapper and her poms and loving that she can again hear the music.

Aunt Patti, I am so thankful and blessed to have been able to be a part of your life.  You were there for me after Mom (Joanie) passed away in so many ways.  You helped me pick out my wedding dress, you took me shopping for baby clothes, You were the best Labor coach ever and after 19hours of labor you held my hand during the surgery while I was scared and wiped my tears of Joy after Mikie was born.  Thank you for being there for me and deep down in my heart I have comfort knowing that you are with Eric and my Mom smiling down on your family and loved ones.  I Love You and Miss You.  Good bye my dear sweet Aunt and friend.  Kimmie

Aunt Patti, I will never forget you. I am so thankful and blessed that I was able to be apart of your life. You were there for me after my Mom (Joanie) passed way.  I remember how much fun we had picking out my wedding dress, shopping together for baby clothes and you were the best labor coach ever.  You held my hand during my C-section when I was so terrified and then we heard the most beautiful cry and you wiped my tears.  I miss you and Love you.  I have comfort knowing that you are up in Heaven with my Mom smiling down on all of us.

Patti was a very dear friend, first as we trained our dogs together, and then as we laughed and just enjoyed being together.  For years, we trained one morning a week, and then went out to lunch, where we made friends with the waiters and waitresses, and where Patti got to admire every baby that came into the restaurant.  We got much fun out of telling the wait staff that she had had only 19 birthdays--and then explaining that she was a Leap Year baby!  She was a good friend, also, to Second Chance Poms rescue group and wrote a poem for us that we keep on our business card.  I was happy that I could visit Patti many times in the hospital and at the care facility, bringing her dog Demi with me to cheer her and keep her from feeling alone.

Patti, My life long best friend.  Sisters is spirit. Daily on the IM.  Oh how I will miss you.  Rest with Eric , Boyd and little Dapper Dude.  Good bye my dear, dear friend. Annie Gill

OBITUARY

Patricia M. Hecht

February 29, 1936 – January 2, 2013

Memorial Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery

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