I met Helen at FBI January 2000, she was my dearest friend, I secretly called her my little bird! There was five of us that went out for margaritas on Fridays nights, specially at Tia Maria's!  We had so much fun together! We lost touch with each other this past year, which I deeply grieved!  The Lord took an angel from us to soon.  She was the best mama and my friend!  Lucky me!  Dottie

I met Helen through work. My nickname for her was “Little Bit,” but she was certainly a Spitfire. So funny and full of life. Everyone enjoyed working with and being around Helen. She will certainly be missed. Many prayers to all of the Patronella family.

Carol Ann
Friend and Co-worker

Helen was my first cousin, ten years older, and a true inspiration.  We are moving back to Houston after an absence of more than 50 years and I was so looking forward to seeing her on a regular basis. Such a fine kind fun presence she was!  Attached is the last picture I took of her, about three years ago, at—where else?—her favorite Mexican restaurant. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her.

Linda, it's Angela's sister, Carol...she just told me of your dear Mother's passing on...I recall, every time I was Blessed to be with your Mother, she always had a SWEET, smile on her face, proof how JOYOUS she was with the Life our Dear Lord granted her, on earth...find comfort in know she is with Jesus and Our Blessed Virgin Mary and you can call on her anytime...I am also comforted to trust we will see our loved ones, again, never to be separated, in Heaven! I love you, Carol

Mrs. Patronella was affectionately known as Mini-mom in my family.  I always admired her for her dedication to her faith and family.  She raised some awesome children who I know will miss her! Prayers for peace and comfort for her whole family.

My most sincere condolences to The entire Patronella family clan upon their loss of their loved one in Helen especially for her brother Rev. Monsignor James Golasinski. May she Rest In Peace and May God have mercy on Her soul. From Evangelina Esther Gonzalez and Aida J. Gonzalez and family.

So sorry to hear this about Helen.  She was an amazing women so kind and such a funny personality.  Helen introduced my parents to each other, they went on a blind date together and dated and got married.  Thanks to Helen my parents got married and had me.  She will be truly missed and I’m sending prayers to all of her family.  When I was young the two families would get together she had 7 kids and my parents just had me so it was a little overwhelming going over to play.  I have great memories of her and she will be truly missed.

Erin & Family,

The few times I met your mother, she always made me laugh. She seemed to live life to the fullest and made others around her want to do the same. May our dear Lord bring her to her Heavenly home and May He give you all peace. 

Helen was our squad secretary in the big office, even while I was assigned up at the airport. She was a piece of work! She hugged me every time I came into the office. Always happy, always smiling, I know she will be missed by her family as well as her FBI family. May God bless her and you all. As Christ followers we know we’ll get to see her again in his kingdom... that’ll be a fun day! TW

I was fortunate to meet and work with Helen just before she retired and she was such a kind, funny and sassy person.  I was so sorry to hear of her passing and my prayers are with her family. She will be missed. 

I was truly saddened to learn of Helen's passing.  She was  a beautiful, happy and positive individual. She never failed to remind me why "the FBI needed her" (I interviewed her prior to her entry on duty).  I was so touched and humbled when she advised that she requested a mass for me when I underwent an extremely serious operation on December 8, 2003.  We maintained a friendship throughout her Bureau career.  We discussed our families, went to lunch and on occasion dinner.  I pray the Lord's divine mercy and healing grace will be a source of comfort, peace and strength
to all of her family.  She will be missed.

Helen and I shared a longtime friendship. She was a sparkling, active, loved and lived life to it’s fullest. We shared many memories and some were the Law Enforcement Cook-offs. Helen had a VIP reservation at Tia Maria’s cause the minute we showed up, the waiter had her Margarita in hand. Even after I retired we still attended BD luncheons and retiree luncheons.
I will miss you my friend. 
Peace be with you, Helen, love you 

Helen was an absolute gem. She was a joy to work with professionally and get to know personally. At the office, Helen was known for her kind, spunky, and oftentimes witty personality; everyone adored her. 

If you knew her, you loved her. 

We will miss you little Bird. 

A wonderful lady with so much spirit.  As an employee , she was always one to count on.  We had a mutual connection of shoes as we both wore the same size shoes. 

Rest In Peace my friend 
Jan and Ernye Zawitkowski 



I worked with Helen for years.  Some of my family went to church with her.  She was one of the spunkiest, nicest, wonderful people I ever met.  She lived life to the fullest.  I’m definitely blessed to have known her!  I’m sure she’s in heaven running a muck!  Prayers for her family 

Dear Chip and family,

I am truly sorry to hear of your mom's passing.   She was loved by so many people.   I always looked forward to catching up with her each year at St. Ambrose bazaar.   She would be serving bar b que plates and we would be having a good laugh while we shares so many memories.

May Christ's peace be with each of you.   You are all in our prayers.

Cheryl Lero Miksch

I worked with Helen for 24 years and had lots of fun with her.  She was in our group that went to San Diego for our retirement seminar and she was always having a great time and kept us moving. My sympathies to her family, she loved you all very much.  Was so happy our lives had crossed. 

Helen was always full of life and laughter.  It was a pleasure working with her.  She will be greatly missed by everyone.  My sympathies to the family.  

To Helen’s Family
Please accept our heart felt condolences at the passing of your mom. It was so good to see your mom back in 2019 at Pat Byrne’s funeral. She was just as vibrant and full of life as I remembered her when we lived on Donna Lynn in the 60’s! I know you will miss her and we pray your family will find comfort in knowing she is now at peace with Her Savior.
Jerry and Denise Holman James

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Margaret Helen Patronella

August 27, 1937 – February 4, 2021

Pat H. Foley & Company

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