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Stephen Boorum uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, January 19, 2025
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My Darling Wife,
I met you for the first time in the fifth grade and kissed you on your cheek in the hallway of school. We drifted apart due to school changes and moving, but connected again when we were 15 years old, and your mom called to invite me to your 16th birthday party.
I decided to come over to your house right away as I remembered how cute you were and wanted to check you out. When I turned the corner and saw you sitting in the chair in your living room I was in awe of your sparkling green eyes, your wonderful smile, and just how beautiful you looked, then you stood up and said hello and my heart, my very soul melted.
I was in love with you that very moment. I believe in love at first sight because I lived that very moment with you.
I can't begin to tell you what all we talked about for the next few hours all I know is I ask if you had a boyfriend, you said no and I ask you out you said yes and after about 4 or 5 weeks we started going steady.
We got engaged when we were 17 and got married when we were 19 and we were working on our 54th wedding anniversary when I kissed your lips, touched your face, held your hand to my face and we looked into one another's eyes for the last time. My heart is broken, but my mind is flooded with so many memories, just so much love for you, that I could not write them all down If I had ten lifetimes.
Patty my sweetheart, from the years after Viet Nam and throughout our entire lifetime, you taught me so much and helped me in every way possible. You even showed me how to say goodbye, “for now, but not forever". You were perfect to me in every way. Every kiss over the years, every embrace, felt like the very first one. I will miss the warmth of your touch, and the smile on your beautiful face, my love.
I know I had the easy part, because all I had to do was love you and then everything else just fell neatly into place. Loving you was the easiest thing I ever did in my life. You are the only girl I ever said I love you to, and you my sweetheart just brought out the absolute best in me and in us.
I LOVE YOU, PATTY. YOUR MY HEART.
This is what I wrote for you for our 50TH wedding anniversary.
One Girl One Love My Wife
From the very beginning,
Everything in my heart
Told me, “She’s the one….”
The first time I saw you,
I somehow knew.
You would be important in my life.
In so many ways.
There was no doubt that I wanted to
Spend forever with you.
I have never been able.
To be more myself
Then the first day that we were together.
Your love makes everything better.
You are my love.
I still feel so much desire for you.
Every time I hold you in my arms.
I trust you more than anyone else in the world.
“You are the love of my life,
My happy ever after.”
“A lifetime is but a moment.
I am so glad I shared it with you.”
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Sandra Henderson posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
My deepest sympathies to my brother and and my wonderful niece Carrie. They both showed so much kindness and love to my sister in law. When we were out together Patty would often tell me how much she appreciated and truly loved them. At times when we drove anywhere Patty would always give me directions because she knew I would get lost. We had a lot of good times together filled with memories and so much laughter. I will miss you dearly and yes I will keep the GPS on. You will be truly missed by all of us and Harvey too.
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Carrie Boorum uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, January 12, 2025
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It’s hard to sum up one’s life
together in just a few brief paragraphs. The words came so easy to me when I was writing just about Christmas or just about New Years, but I have so many good memories of everyday life, I’m finding writing this much more difficult.
I know we aggravated each other and had some doozy of fights over the years, but a stranger looking in on us would see how close we were as mother and daughter. Almost all my memories of good times include you. Whether we are talking about cake decorating or line dance lessons, concerts at CMAC or at the town park, camping with my friends, black friday shopping or summer arts and craft shows, all my memories include you. Weekend trips to Massachusetts for yankee candles, dinner and movies with my friends, Disney World, fireworks on the 4th, Jell-O shots at a summer picnic, game nights at Carla’s or Euchre tournaments for URMC NICU, you were always there. It’s hard for me to think of a happy time that doesn’t include you.
You were there on my worst day, and were able to hold and kiss my little girl that was born sleeping. You were there on my best day and held my hand when Jeremy came into the world. You were always there and now that you’ve passed on, the void is huge. Those of us left behind will stumble and find our new normal. Jeremy will continue to do amazing things to make you proud and I’ll remind him often of that. I never learned to make your apple pie, but I’ll practice. I’ll make your cutout cookies for the holidays and try and remember to share them with Lexi’s family. I’ll think of you every time I’m at the casino and will play the devil machine in your honor. Till we are all together again in Heaven you watch out for us from above and I’ll continue to watch out for Dad and Harvey here on earth. I love you Mom.
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Amy Brown uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, January 11, 2025
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I have debated about writing this since Patty first passed. I didn't want it to be about my grief or feelings and wanted to honor her family's emotions. However, I feel compelled to share what is in my heart.
I grew up on Wilsonia Road, just eight houses down from where the Boorums lived. While my own family life wasn't the best—a fact I didn't share as a kid—growing up on Wilsonia was wonderful. There were so many kids our age to play with, and I remember hating having to go inside when the street lights came on.
I first met the Boorums when I was six. My sister attended kindergarten with Carrie, and I was excited there was another girl our age to play with. I recall Carrie's beautiful long dark hair and her pretty almond-shaped eyes with thick dark lashes. My mom and I walked my sister down to the Boorums' house for Carrie's birthday party, but my mom told me I couldn't go because I didn't know Carrie well enough. That was the only birthday party I didn't attend, but soon after, Carrie and I became friends, and I attended all her parties after that.
Patty made those parties special with games like the one where we had to memorize items on a tray and write down as much as we remembered after she took it away. Another favorite was guessing who was who from our baby pictures. I have fond memories of playing in the snow with all the kids at the Boorums', and Patty making us hot chocolate afterward.
One summer, I was one of the kids who "helped" Steve hold the pool up while he set up the new above ground pool. He said if we wanted to swim, we had to help—and I definitely planned on swimming! As we got older, Patty would sometimes drop us off at high school during the winter so we wouldn't have to walk in the snow. I remember laughing when she would drive over the curb at Tara Young's house to pick her up. (If you didn’t know Patty this might sound bad, but I think it is hysterical) Patty would say, “Do you want to walk to school? You little smart ass.” Lol. I would try to hold my breath to keep from laughing harder and say, "No, Mrs. Boorum” and to be clear me calling her Mrs. Boorum was me, definitely being a smart ass, we always called them Patty and Steve.
Growing up, I always felt the Boorums appreciated my wit more than anyone else, and I loved making them laugh. As kids played so many games of kickball in front of their house, and I remember one summer when the adults—Patty, Steven, and others—challenged us kids to a game. We made it official by playing at the field at #52 after hopping their cars. The Boorum even let us put a play we wrote on in their backyard. I think we popped their popcorn and made their lemonade and sold it to all the adults. Lol.
I have cherished memories of card games around the kitchen table with the Boorums. I'm grateful I got to visit Patty this past fall and drive her around the Finger Lakes. We stopped in the village of Watkins Glen for lunch at an Italian restaurant she liked. Patty insisted on paying. I have always been uncomfortable asking for help or taking something from someone and suggested I pay for myself, but Patty said she would be insulted if I paid. We shared memories and laughed a lot that day. She repeatedly said she couldn't believe us girls ( Carrie and me) we were in our 50s, and I told her I couldn't either.
The Boorums have always felt like family to me. I am grateful for the rides to malls and movies. When I was growing up, I often questioned if I was loved. But as an adult looking back, I know I was loved by the Boorums, and I am immensely grateful for that. I'm glad Patty came to my wedding and met my husband. I cherish all the happy memories and the significant role the Boorums played in the happiness I experienced as a child.
Thank you, and I love you all.
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Peggy Jones lit a candle
Friday, January 10, 2025
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Stacy Smith lit a candle
Friday, January 10, 2025
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“In silent prayer, a voice so kind,
God’s whisper, a peace of mind.
Guiding through the darkest night,
Towards heaven’s gates, bathed in light..”
Praying for my cousins and Uncle Stephen.
The heavens have gained an Angel.
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Jim boorum lit a candle
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
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Jim &Tammy Boorum so sad to hear this news we have always had a good time with Patty and Steve and our hearts are broken so many good memories with them and their family
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Cindea Roger Cipollone lit a candle
Saturday, January 4, 2025
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Cindea Roger Cipollone posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, January 4, 2025
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Patty... You, Stephen and your family have always been in my prayers and will continue to do so. We've had some really great memories ... the earliest one of you trying to jump over that fence on Garson Ave to escape being caught by my parents getting home from PA ! Good times and bad times we've been there for each other! Just know that won't change! Love you SISTER & FRIEND!! Thank GOD that those memories will stay in our hearts forever! See you on the other side where we'll sing and dance with all our loved ones who have gone before us!! Our heartfelt condolences to my Brother Stephen & family from your sister Cindy, Roger & family
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Loretta Torpey posted a condolence
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Dear Carrie, my heart is broken, I love your mother so much! Her incredible sense of humor, her amazing intelligence, I could share all my frustrations, problems, worries with her, she was the one person I could bear. My soul to. I grieve for your family, & for all of us that have had the privilege of her wonderful friendship, So many memories of our times together leaves me in shock & sadness that I won’t have that any more. she loves her family more than anything & she has been blessed to have all of you. Carrie, you have given all the love & support to her, no mother could ask for more from their child, your mother’s laughter & smile will always be with me. I love her so!! I will miss her everyday of my life & am thankful for having had her as such a dear, dear friend. I pray for you & your family.
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Lexi Broadbent posted a condolence
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Hi Lexi,
I wish I had all the right words to say to let you know how important you are to me and all the impact you have had on me as a mentor and a friend. What I know is how you made me feel. You made me feel important, smart, silly, and loved. I hope I made you feel the same. When life was hard, you had a way of raising me up with your humor and no nonsense way of giving advice (sometimes a needed kick in the butt). Thanks for making my life better and the fun adventures we had shopping, having dinners, and going to concerts. I wish you peace and I love you Pat. ♥️
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Brianna Colombo posted a condolence
Saturday, January 4, 2025
To my Aunt Patty,
Thank you for the summers you and uncle Steven would come get us to get a break from the actual reality we were living. You and your family showed us what fun was and what being a kid was suppose to be like. You were always so kind and considerate of others. Family is what you were always about. I know it’s has been a long time since we have seen each other, but I will miss you so much. This really does hurt.
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Amy (Evanko) Brown posted a condolence
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Carrie, I am glad she is okay now and I wish I could do something for you all. I love your mom, even when I laughed at her driving. I loved getting to be there even if it was just for a little bit and got to visit you all. I am glad she rode around the Finger Lakes with me. There were no awkward silences. We shared memories and talked about life in general. Then she bought me lunch and told me she would be insulted if I didn’t let her pay. We both laughed when you texted her about changing her O2 tank. She knew though that was how you handled stress, cause we talked about that too. I remember her making us hot chocolate as kids in the winter after playing outside. I remember playing card games with your parents at your kitchen table. I loved being a smart ass around her and making her laugh or saying, “Oh, Jesus.”
I hope you, your dad and Jeremy are all doing okay. I love you guys. I wish there words I had to make it feel better, but I know there are not. Just know I love you and am here if you need me.
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Maria Theodorakakos posted a condolence
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Carrie … please send my condolences to your Father and Michele ….
I have the fondest memories of your Mom … and because of her I love breakfast for dinner.
❤️
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Peggy Jones uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 3, 2025
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I am so thankful for having you as my sister. These past few years we grew closer than ever before. I am so grateful to have had that time with you. So many laughs. I’m going to miss watching old movies with you. Growing up with you as my older sister was always that easy. You were a hard act to follow! I love you sis and will think of you every day!
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Nicole uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
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The family of Patricia A. Boorum uploaded a photo
Monday, December 30, 2024
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