I met Pat when she was not married to Joe and she was Pat Wentland.  She was the life of the office and one who always smiled regardless, full of energy, positive attitude and a classy lady.  I had a listing where I represented a little old man who was in his 80's, our friend Sal.  Pat showed the multi family and brought me an offer.  She had a way about herself that was just wonderful.  She came back to the office with the offer and said to me.  "Pat I have an offer for you but with my luck lately in real estate, this little old man may not be around to see his home sold by you and me, he seems ill"  I said, don't worry Pat he calls me day and night and I am in touch with his attorney so is all good.  After 2 days of calling my client to present the offer, I got very nervous and went to his home, only to find out he had passed and was still in his home.  Needless to say I called the cops, attorney and so forth.  There were at least 3 to 5 cats in the home and Pat, my husband, the client's attorney and I took the job of removing them and finding a home for them.  The cats were not friendly and my friend Pat helped to get them all in crates and out of there to good homes.  Needless to  say Pat did it with grace, always willing to give, no matter how many scratches she walked out of the home with.  Months and months later after the estate settle we closed.  It was Pat's first real estate transaction and I always thank God I had the priviledge of working with her.  Later on we became friends and Pat was marrying Joe Cannizzaro, we were thrilled!  I never in a million years expected that Pat would do what she did.  Because I was very succesful in the industry and my name known, she refrain from using her married name until she got out of real estate.  I thought that was beyond what anyone would do, but true to herself Pat felt it was important to her.  I remember telling Pat you need to use your last name, please don't do it on my account.  She insisted on not doing it.  That to me showed me once again the kind of human she was.  I will forever remember my friend, Pat Cannizzaro.   Rest easy sweet lady, show them some class up there and dance forever with the love of your life, Joe!