An angel named Patricia

"Death is not extinguishing the light; it is putting out the lamp because dawn has come." –Jo Petty

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Somewhere up in heaven, an angel is smiling down upon us. Her name is Patricia. Once a professional model, loving daughter, caring sister and dear friend, Patricia "Tricia" Borromeo was also a kind-hearted woman who dreamed of helping sick children. Only that dream was not fully realized because Tricia has gone on to become one of God’s angels.

Recently, in what was supposed to be Tricia’s 32nd birthday, people close to her came together to help make her dream come true – to help kids afflicted with cancer. More than 600 guests were welcomed by Tricia’s mom Myrna at Dish in Rockwell, one of Tricia’s favorite venues. The charity birthday party was nothing short of a grand production and reunion, truly a labor of love and generosity for that night’s superstar. Slide show videos, music from deejays and live bands such as Blow, Sugar Shack and Side A and great food were aplenty. Finally, almost P700,000 was raised for the UP-PGH Pediatric Cancer Ward! Tricia’s dream had finally come true!

Happy birthday, Tricia!

Greetings

Happy birthday to our celebrator today, Blue and Mountain and Arts’ Harry Limtong.

Advance birthday greetings to socialite Techie Velasquez and Bulletin’s Millie Vera, Oct. 27; Precy Psinakis and Titang Montinola, Silverstar Communications’ Louie Kierulf, PR lady Jeannette Reyes, Oct. 29; computer wiz Joe Rebano and Lito Halili, Nov. 1; Pinkie Valero-Halili and Irma Dellosa-Halili, Nov. 3; and Pepito Halili, Nov. 5.

So, how was your week?

(For comments and inquiries, please e-mail me at jjlitton@indanet.com)