So many things remind me of Patsy because she was a great influence on me.

Especially music. I LOVE that she introduced me to music from BOTH The Gap Band *and* AC/DC. She loved such a range of music. We were always jammin to something with Tia, and thinking of her dancing puts a smile on my face. Steph and I often joke that Patsy even had to put a little dance move into steering her car!

A major thanks I have always given to Tia is for bringing me to her former job (with Cal State) when I was a kid. It really inspired me to learn computer programming in the 80s, which helped me greatly with college and my career.

Anything to do with cats will always remind me of Tia. Steph and I never had a cat at home, so Patsy's cat "J.J." was pretty much our first cat. We are fortunate to have grown up with great animals lovers like our mother and father, Tia Patsy, and Tio Eddie. 

Of course, every time I visit or pass through Vegas or Stateline, I think of Patsy. :) I remember one trip with her when I was 17 and I won about $300 on 25 cent video poker and no one stopped me on the way out. And, when I turned 21 during college, Patsy took me and my best friend to Vegas to celebrate.

Growing up on 23rd Street, my sister Stephanie and I were lucky to have our Tia Patsy, Tio Eddie, and Nana Jessie (aka Chuchi) on the same block throughout our childhood. We each could write an entire book on how each of them touched our lives.  Patsy and Eddie are the best aunt and uncle I could ever ask for. 

I have tons of memories of hanging out with Tia Patsy, from restaurant meals (she's the one who introduced me to Thai food) to camping trips to Vegas and Stateline runs to family parties and gatherings. She was there for us through the good and bad, the weddings, the birthdays, the graduations, and the funerals. We were bonded by the tremendous joys and losses that we shared. Sometimes she drove us crazy, but she always made us laugh and smile. 

Aunt Pat you heard Gods whisper, calling you home, you did not want to leave us, You fought so hard. You loved us so much that you held on tight, until all your strength was gone, and you could no longer hold on. Finally you gave your hand to God and slipped away quietly without telling us bye.
I WILL FOREVER SALUTE YOU AUNT, BECAUSE YOU HAVE BEEN THERE ALWAYS TO SUPPORT AND GUIDE ME THROUGH LIFE. GOD GAVE ME THE BEST AUNT IN THE WORLD! YOU TAUGHT ME TO NEVER GIVE UP ON MY DREAMS BUT TO PERSEVERE NO MATTER HOW HARD THE STORMS MAY BE.
I MISS YOU AUNT! I I LOVE YOU AUNTIE PAT. I miss your phone calls everyday not a day go by that you will not call. And our shopping trip to Macy's we're we would just walking around the mall and getting a bite to eat and laughing about everything we were trying to catch up everything that was going on in our life . She was the best Auntie she had a big heart and I would truly miss her but I know I'll see her again.

We are a big Rea Family and so many of us knew Patsy well. Always brought cheer whenever she was around. An angel in disguise. So giving. So compassionate. Again, Cousin, just want to tell you that you will always be in our hearts.

I didn't have the pleasure of growing up with my cousin as little girls but I am happy that we wound up being the best of cousins. There are many memories....happy and sad. I will never forget our "road trip" that we took in 2013 with cousin Martha and friend AnnDee the year before Martha died. It was a great trip to Stateline for the Art Laboe Oldies Concert and we had a great time playing and singing oldies on the road to Vegas. A trip that will never be forgotten....Cousin Pat was always there for everyone in need and always went out of her way to help others. She knew all the bus routes when she didn't have a car and knew how to get to where she wanted to go and could always help you if you needed to know what bus to take. So many times she would return to home after dark and was never afraid walking to her house, but she always watched her back (and her guardian angel watched over her)....Cousin included me on many events with her best friends and who always welcomed me with open arms, and do so until this day....As my grandson, Victor Martinez stated, we made memories at my home enjoying good times and memories that will never be forgotten. Playing music, being happy....Even through her chemotherapy, she kept her spirit up for as long as she could, until she couldn't anymore. Even though it was a difficult time, I have the precious memory of having Cousin Pat (Patty, Patsy, Sweetie) at my home for a month before Christmas. Even as sick as she was, we shared special moments that will never be forgotten. I am going to miss her, Big Time, but I know that she is with so many loved ones, especially her Mom.....I will never forget you, Sweetie, but know that one day we will meet again. Love you always.

Patsy and I differed in age. But from the time I was a kid, I would see her at family reunions and get together and was always amused and delighted by her energy and humor. As I got older, I got the chance to spend time with her at my grandma Margaret's house. We'd sit at the table together and I'd listen to the old stories and even Patsy's new adventures. Always a night full of laughs. A night full of oldies. And some good memories. Journey safe, Cousin. We love you. I know you got 'em dancing and laughing up there.

Victor Jr.

People used to tease me and sweetie that we were boyfriend / girlfriend and in a slight way we were, we had kind of a love for each other growing up on 23rd St. One of my first memories of “us” was when her house was right next-door to the house I was born and raised in on 23rd street, Sweetie had a dish set that That had plates tea cups and saucers etc, we were playing house me as her husband Sweetie as the wife,
There was a case of dog food (I believe it was Skippy) well sweetie opened a can and served it as our “dinner” well we sat down and ate it, funny thing years later in our 20’s at one of Freddie & my Halloween party’s (when he and I were roommates) at 1741 E 23rd street Sweetie came to one of our Halloween parties I remember her coming up to me and saying “i loved you from way back when we ate dog food” hahahaha I was really surprised she remembered that time.
Most recently she and I met a few times at San Antonio winery downtown LA along with my spouse “Dean” this is because I will always have a love for Sweetie. Dean loved her the first time he met her but then who wouldn’t.
I miss my friend but find comfort knowing that she is now pain-free.
I’ll always love my “Sweatin’ Sweetoe”