I just learned of Mrs. Pat's passing from reading the section "In Memoriam" of the Cabrini Crescent Winter 2013-2014 News Magazine. 

I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Pat and my Mom, Veronica Randazzo, were friends and would often see each other at various Cabrini High School functions over the 90's decade, as my younger sisters and I were students (and graduates) during that time. 

In later years, Mrs. Pat stayed in touch with my Mom via email exchanges, especially during my sister's battle with and defeat of cancer. They continued to remain in touch as my Mom was later diagnosed with ALS. During my Mom's worsening condition, I would check emails on her behalf and then eventually correspond with Mrs. Pat. 

I lost my beloved Mom in March of 2013 but will always remember how thoughtful and special Mrs. Pat was and a true friend to my Mom. Like my Mom, Mrs. Pat was a woman of God and a blessing to many. They are undoubtably in Heaven together, reuniting their friendship!

My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your families.  I am a SDS graduate from Lakeview.  At our reunion in June she looked so happy and was such a blessing to all who helped out.  I know she will be missed especially at the monthly dinners the girls from SDS still have.  She was brave and although in a better place will be missed by those who loved her and she loved as well.  Prayers.  Carmen O'Mara

I am so saddened to hear that Pattie has passed to her Eternal reward. She will be missed. I meet her in the 1st graduadting class of the Kenner Police Accadmy, then went on to formthe KCPAAA.  She was a sweet, loving and kind person.  Many times we would see each other at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Kenner.  I was so blessed tohave known her.  Be at Peace my friend with God until we are together again.  My Prayers for the family for your loss.

I was much saddened to learn of Pattie's passing, and I send my condolences to her family. She was a gentle soul who kept our Cabrini class of 1967 connected. Rest in peace, dear Pattie.

May I extend my deepest sympathy and prayers to Pattie's family. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to see my student Pattie at the gathering at CHS. Pattie was truly a loving and strong woman.

Sister Catherine Garry, MSC

I must regretfully report that we recently lost one of our amazing and most supportive member.

Pat Eilertsen graduated from Kenner Citizen Police Academy (KCPA) Class One on April 13, 1999, and became a member of Kenner Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association (KCPAAA).  She was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation on May 21, 2013, for her dedication of our organization.  We have many volunteers in our organization that are devoted to the community unconditionally, and she was one of them.  

She was very motivated individual; she always had great ideas to share, and she pursued her endeavors until the job was done.  

Leadership in KCPAAA was not her goal, but she always supported the team wholeheartedly whenever a task was needing to be done.  

Despite fighting her illness with cancer, she did what she could to volunteer and support KCPAAA, including the Kenner Farmers Market event last month.  She was a real trooper to the end, and she was disappointed not being able to attend last week's meeting.  Her sense of dedication was inspiring and amazing, and she will be dearly missed.
Pat worked for the City of Kenner and few other places in her life.  Although she has changed several jobs but she never quit KCPAAA.  Her loves to serve the community was admirable.

Pat kindness did not end with her community.  She had a deep passion for cats and dogs.  One particular pet I recall she loved so much was one she rescued from the Walmart parking lot.  She kept this dog to its end, even riding it out through Hurricane Katrina.  

Oddly to say, she was a private person when it came to her family.  Nevertheless, she adored her children and loved to talk about them.  She praised her husband cooking, and would recall all of the good memories they had while in Norway.  She did her best to keep the family together, and she would always say she could never do enough for them. 
On the last day we had together, as she lay on the bed in the hospital, I told her we will celebrate her birthday next week.  She smiled.

There we are Pattie, Happy 64th Birthday (September 19, 2013).

TO PATTIE'S FAMILY
Our  deepest Condolences for the family.We thank God for priviledge to know Mrs. Pat in better times.
-Francis and Lida of Covington, Louisiana

ms. eilertsen was like a second mom to me she will be missed alot we love yall kirk and tiff

 "Patti was a wonderfully spirited woman of faith.  She has seen the face of the Lord.  May she rest in His arms for all eternity.   She truly was the glue that held the Class of 1967 together.  She will be missed.  My sincere prayers are with her family".
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Mrs Pattie,  we will miss you so much but we know you are at peace and suffer no more. Please watch over Kody and guide him from heaven above. You fought the good fight with all you had and I admire the way you did with such courage and grace!  We will miss you and love you always!

She was not only my aunt, but my godmother as well. She was always there for us. Shamefully and regretfully I did not interact with aunt Pattie much in the past few years. However, both Kirk and my mother kept me well informed of her condition. She definitely was a fighter. We will miss you Aunt Pattie!!!

She was a special person and I enjoyed working with her.  My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

I was so sorry to hear Pattie passed away. I remember her from my time at Cabrini & seeing her at other functions at Cabrini since graduating. My thoughts & prayers go out to her family.

Jeanne Chavanel Augello '69

Kirk and family so sorry for your loss your mom is in heaven now with our lord she is at peace. God bless you all you are in our prayers. Love Cheryl and   Lindsey

Pattie became my little sister at the age of seven. I will never forget our first glimpse of that shy, pretty little face. She and our sister, Janet,grew up side by side - through St. Dominic & beyond-into beautiful women and wonderful mothers. Though we have lost both of them now, they are the two strongest people I have ever known. Pattie, I know that you, Maw-Maw, Janet, Emile, Merkie & Scott are together now, remembering the good times. My love to Kirk and Tiffany.

My sincere condolences to all of her family. Pattie attended our Sehrt cousins lunch last spring and was a joy to have.

I will miss Patty a lot. To me she was Cabrini in every way Her school and Mother Cabrini was her world. She was the glue for class of 67 to keep everyone together She was a great person and friend we will greatly miss her

I will miss her a lot. To me she was Cabrini in every way. She was class of 67 glue she keep everyone together. Her school and Mother Cabrini were her world . We have really lost a great people and friend love Brenda Tortorice Hurley

I wanted all to know that Buddy and I will miss Pat at all the KCPAAA affairs.  She was a regular attendee at the meetings and activities.  She always had a big smile on her face and always eager to lend a hand.

Pat will be missed by all the KCPAAA members.

Buddy and Janet Diaz

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

My thoughts and prayers are with Pattie's family during this difficult time.

To the family of Patti, she was a wonderful person and I only wish that I would have known her earlier in life.. She will be missed by her Cabrini family. 
Natalie Tatje 
Class of 81'

Our sweet Pattie will be greatly missed and will suffer no more.   I will miss our emails as I learned of her strong faith and determination to fight to live.   She inspired me in many ways!  So sweet Pattie, I'll end this the same way we ended our emails, may you be showered with bushels of Violets in Heaven!!  Love, Erin Clement, class of 1963 and proud cousin.

To Pattie's family...

I always looked forward to receiving emails from Pattie sent to her Cabrini "derlings" and loved her school spirit as she would always sign off with "Goooo Crescents!"  Her effervescent personality and love for Cabrini was apparent in each one. I really liked Pattie in high school and admired everything about her.  My memories of her are sweet and good.  

May the God of all comfort be with each of you as you adjust to life without this dear lady.  What will we all do without her?  Rejoice that she is free from suffering and in the presence of Jesus.
 
And so, now I would like to wish Pattie "bunches of violets" which she wished us "derlings" in one of her emails. 

Karen (Landry) Guidry
Cabrini Class of '67

I am grateful to have had Pattie in my life since high school. Her smile, her laugh(giggle) and her calmness throughout all life's ups and downs have and will be an inspiration to me.

So sorry to learn that Pattie is no longer with us, but I'm sure she, Mother Aloysius and Mother Cabrini are embracing being in the presence of God. 
Mary Ann Virgets Gambill (67)

Pattie we will miss your wonderful smile personality and company you will be greatly missed. You will always be in our prayers.

I'm so sorry to learn of Pattie's passing. She will be missed greatly. Whenever we spoke, she always left me a smile. That is how I wish to remember her.   Jan Lotz Cannon, Cabrini class 1967

Hi mom love ya and will miss you! I will be strong and get thru this as I promised . It is hard but no more pain for you and no more suffering . The doctors did there best and you fought very hard to stay , but your time to go. I know you were not scared cause you told me I know you had enough cause you told me. Now I am sad but at peace and will remember all the good memories  you leave me with. You raised me right and did your best and for that.... Thank you for everything . I love you

I am truly sad to hear of Pattie's passing. She is now in heaven with Our Lord RIP  Bonnie Dew Desselle class of 1967

Pattie was & is numbered among my favorite people in this world. always a smile, always love overflowing. God blessed us all with her grace. Dance on Darl'in, I'll always remember you with a smile!! love & prayers to your family, Lynne Daspit Pierce

Rest in peace Mrs. Pat.  You were a wonderful woman and I will always remember you.  May your family find peace and courage in their time of sorrow.  God be with you Eilersten family!

My heart is saddened to hear that Pattie is no longer with us. She will surely be missed. She fought a good fight and is now in the arms of the angels. My sincere sympathy to her family.

I feel as Gandhi did when he said these words, " There are no goodbyes for us.  Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart."
Rest in peace, my dear friend.

To Pattie's family
Although I have never had the pleasure of meeting any of you, I've heard so many wonderful things about you from my friend, Pattie.  She especially loved talking about her precious Kody.
Pattie and I graduated from Saint Dominic grammar school together and planned many reunions along with other classmates.  We are all so grateful that she was able to enjoy our 50th on June 8 of this year.
Pattie has shown us all how to handle a devastating illness with dignity and
acceptance, never once asking "why me?"
It's always hard to understand why our loved ones are taken from us, but when God calls them home, He leaves a gift of memories in exchange.  Hold on to your memories and let them guide you during this sad time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Peace be with you, my friend.

Paula Carlomagno
Pass Christian, MS

Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers.  She was a very sweet and caring woman and will greatly be missed by many. R.I.P. mrs. Pattie

My deepest Condolences for the family. God Bless Pattie on her journey back home.

OBITUARY

Patricia Thompson Eilertsen

September 19, 1948 – September 12, 2013

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