Rest in peace. It was my loss never to have known you. I know that my dad Don Kleila Sr.,grandmother Josephine,grandfather Salvatore. uncle/aunt Phil/Kattie await you.

With deepest sympathy. All our love to you. Trish will be so missed but never forgotten. Her smile is forever etched in our memories!

I really want to be in Ft Lauderdale with you this weekend but logistics prevent this. Chip, please know that I will be thinking and praying for you and your family. I have lots of friends and family praying for you, too. May you find peace when the time is right, and may God keep you in His hands along your journey.

May Christ’s peace be with the DiComo Family. And may her soul, and all the souls, of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Trish,

May you rest in peace. I knew you through your wonderful son, Andrew. Western Debate and I send out deepest sympathies.

Trish, loved by everyone. Such a gentle, kind, loving, and giving person. I shall miss you and your cookies, chocolate covered pretzels and candies!. May you share in God’s everlasting love.

Pat, I heard about your daughter on Sunday, from Linda Kenney. The sadness you both share this year is only made easier by knowing the love of those who have gone before you. May Christ’s love ease your pain, knowing that she is now in His loving and caring arms. I will not be able to attend the services this weekend, but you and your family are in my prayers.

Trish you’re gone, but not forgotten. Your smile and calmness will be remembered. Chip, I have never met you , but Trish was blessed to have had you and the boys. From your writings there is no doubt that you truly loved your wife. Many go through life never knowing that kind of love. Kathy, I know you’ll miss your sister, but find comfort in knowing that you gave her your all and she knew your love. Continue to lean on the God of your salvation, for He will give you peace.

I have never met Trish, yet I feel that I know her so well after reading Chip’s daily posts for the last eight months. She is truly a very special person and will be missed by her family and friends. Let us all remember that she continues to live in our hearts. May God comfort all of us in this moment of grief, especially Chip who was always by her side and Andy and Matt.

Those that knew her will always remember what a gentle, caring, and giving person Trish was. She helped make my college years special. My family and I will remember those trips to the theme parks when the kids were small and the fun we had. Although we are unable to attend this weekend,our love and prayers go out to Chip, Andy and Matt as well as her other family members.

Jolene, Greg, and Jenn Rhodes

Trish,

You and Chip opened your house to my family, hosting Gaby’s first two birthdays. You allowed me to use your house for Giuly’s baptism while you all were in Baltimore. I remember you were sorry you didn’t have a chance to send Dario a package to Iraq before you prepared for the transplant. You were so giving and so good. Thank you for your love. When I told Gaby that aunt Trish was in heaven and that we would miss her she said, “No mom, we’re going to miss her alot.” We will Trish. Our hearts go out to Chip, Andy, Matt, Pat, Kathy and her family. The whole family as well as friends lost someone so special.

Love, Dario, Marisa, Gaby and Giuly

Dear Chip,

My thoughts and prayers and with you, your boys and your family.

Sorry for your loss.

Our entire family have Trish and her family in our prayers.

We cherish the short time we had with her and applaud the courage, sacrifice and bravery of the DiComo family.

We never had the privilege to meet Trish, but by the way Chip spoke of her and after reading the daily blog for some time now we felt like we knew her well. Trish was a very loving, caring person and will be missed by all. Our harts and sympathies are with the Dicomo family.

Although I’m not able to be in FL this weekend, my thoughts and prayers will be with you all. Though I did not have the good fortune to know Trish very well, I do know that she was an extraordinary woman who will be deeply missed. I pray that God’s love may ease your pain, and that you find comfort in the knowledge that she is at peace with Him now.

A Life So Bright – Rather than mourn the absence of the flame, let us celebrate how brightly it glowed. We may have loss touch, but you have been in our prayers daily. We were blessed to have had the opportunity to know such a wonderful person. Our Sympathy to your family – The Gsell Family – Marge, Kathy, Cindy, Roberta & Brian Gsell.

I never had the pleasure of meeting Trish, but after reading Chip’s blog, I know I missed out on knowing a very special lady. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you that loved her.

Although I never met Trish, I feel as though I have developed personal connection with the DiComo family through the various emails from Trish and the Blogs that Chip wrote. I am happy I was able to get to know her. She will always be an inspiration to me. God Bless.

My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family. I was very saddened to hear that Trish passed. I will be thinking of all of you Friday and Saturday, as I will not be able to make it to the services.

-Jay

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Trish…I am sure she is continuing to watch over all her loved ones…our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Our thoughts and prayers, as always, are with you and your family during this very difficult time. Trish gave a new meaning to the word courage.

My prayers are with you and your family during this time. Trish, one of the most genuine and sincere persons I have ever known. Someone so special…can never be forgotten.

Our thoughts, prayers, and love will be with you during this time as you celebrate the life of Trish, a truly remarkable lady.

Love,

Nick, Jennifer, and Gary Kocal

Chip, Matt, Andy,Aunt Pat, Kathleen and Family – Know that you’re all in my thoughts and prayers as you come to terms with this great loss. Trish was a very special lady and will be greatly missed, but not forgotten.

Love, Sam, Maura, and family

My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this. I know this will be a difficult time for you but the wonderful memory of Trish will be a great confort for you in the comming months.

your patience and sweetness never stopped amazing me. When Bacci was a restless puppy you would put on your roller blades and go out on the street and let her run to her puppy’s heart content. Lorraine and I would be laughing watching you go back and forth being pulled by Bacci. I said to myself: I have a lot to learn from Trish.

I came to work after being off for a few days to learn that Mrs Dicomo had passed away.

I just wanted to take a second to say what a pleasure it was meeting the both of you and taking care of Mrs Dicomo. I was a tech when we first met and now I’m almost 2 1/2 years into my nuring career. As a nurse you never forget the first patient you took care of and Mrs Dicomo was that for me. I was so scared and felt so unsure of myself back then. I felt like Mrs Dicomo surely would know, and I’m sure she did, but she NEVER complained.

It always amazed me how kind and patient both of you were. Neither of you ever had an unkind word to say and no matter what was going on, always had time to say hi and share a smile.

I am so sorry for your loss.

I wish you and your family peace and comfort.

Sincerely,

Kim Shipley, RN

Weinberg 5a

My heart goes out to the DiComo family. Life is all about creating memories and it seems as if Trish left more than a few. Mom & Uncle Phil,I know you’ll be there for her.

For all of the sorrow that I feel with Trish leaving our mortal world, the fact is, and always will be, that Trish, with Chip by her side, has made the lives of everyone who knew her richer; before, during, and forever after her epic battle with the illness that took her from us.

Before: with her genuine personality and unique gifts of respect, caring and compassion…from unbelievably great food from scratch to incredibly heart warming smiles and friendship.

During: by her quiet and truly majestic stand against the illness, regardless of setbacks and pain.

After: because her memory lives on with us. Her example of noble strength and resolve. Her example of simple truth, genuinity and compassion. All who knew Trish are changed for the better by her example, her pureness.

Along with Chip and their family, we all have reason to look forward to the years ahead, years of memories and appreciation of Trish and all she and Chip have taught us, years of friendship and with reason to vigorously embrace life.

Trish was special, and she continues to be. She is on the other side, safe from pain, and she now has an understanding of things we have to wait to know.

Chip has been an incredible example of what we all should be to those we love during challenging time. Both Trish and Chip are heroes in my eyes, forever.

For now, I smile, with tears of sadness, and tears of happiness, at the same time. I will always remember Trish with what Chip calls “Trish’s Trademark Smile”.

Thank You Trish. Thank you Chip. For all you have taught us, and GOD Bless you and your family.

Trish was a wonderful person, with incredible strength. We all should hope that we can stand as tall and firm as she did during impossible times, against impossible odds.

While we are all sad to lose Trish from our daily lives, she is undoubtedly in heaven. As Chip said, ‘Heaven has a new Angel…’

Our thoughts and prayers now go to Chip, the boys and the whole family.

Chip has shown us all strength and love, that we should strive for in our lives.

Now, Chip, the boys, the family, the rest of us, need to carry on the legacy of such a great lady.

Trish’s courage and Chip’s loving documentary of the battle will always be inspiring to those who were privileged to share the journey, even from a distance. My prayers are with you all and we will all meet again someday in the perfection of God’s Heaven.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Love,

Bob, Janet, Allison, Jonathan & Bobby

Trish will be missed by so many. Her life was an example for us all to follow.

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.We knew trish as a child. She was our neighbor. She was a wonderful person. Our prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you all

Her smile will forever be in my memory!! I feel so fortunate to have had the pleasure of caring for Trish and your family. You are all truly remarkable people. You will continue to be in our prayers as you face going forward! I would have loved to be there and even checked into flights. I enjoyed viewing the photos online and the mass readings. That was very thoughtful of you. Trish is smiling down on all you who put together such a beautiful celebration of her life!! Thoughts and prayers continue from here!! Take Care,

Holly Battaglia

Weinberg 5A

Staff RN

PS Please pass on CD and recipes to me when you have a chance…I would love to hear some of the songs you spoke of and ofcourse I NEED the recipes!!

On behalf of all of our familys at Threadfin. Our prayers are with you. Your writings have been powerful and inspiring. We wish you the best.

As her neighbors, we got to experience first hand her love, generosity and support. She was always there for my little ones to sit and listen to their LONG stories or to make them her famous cookies and candies for the holidays. She was such an example to us on what a good parent is, you don’t need to have much, just give them your love and your time. We will miss her terribly, but as Dylan said….”Jesus is eating some good cookies today!!”

Trish was a rare treasure with a smile on her face who was always asking “Is there anything I can do for you?” whenever there was a lull in her day. She was definitely a role model for everyone in our office. I will miss her dearly.

Much love to you all, we will miss her and here lasting warm inviting smile and gracious personality. As kids, I remember her visits to Tucson and our visit to see you all and I’m reminded of her graciousness. I’m happy and proud to have had her in my life. I will always remember my cousin Trisha.

Liz

I had the privledge to take care of Trish from the beginning of her journey at Hopkins. I remember admitting Trish to 5A Room 16 when she was first diagnosed. Trish was one of my first patients as a RN. It was a tough,and emotional day but somehow Trish kept that beautiful smile on her face. As the first cycle of chemo began, I remember all those bright cards from family and friends filling ever inch of the wall in her room. At that point I knew that Trish was a very special, loved woman. For the last two years, seeing the Dicomo’s walking the halls of the fifth floor, doing their daily laps was always a comforting feeling. Trish and Chip became such familar faces on the fifth floor that they felt more like family than patient and caregiver. This past summer I had the great fortune of sharing a “home cooked” BBQ chicken dinner with the Dicomo’s at the Hackerman/Rockwell house. It was such a pleasure to be out of the nursing role for a few hours, sharing old stories, and making new memories together.

Trish will definately be missed by all the Weinberg staff. Your family will forvever be in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for letting me care for Trish.

Sincerely,

Nicole Herman

Staff RN

Weinberg 5A

Trish, We know how happy you are now that you have gone home to Our Father God. We shall remember you and your family for the strength you all showed us all.

Love and Blessings

Although I never personally met Trish, I feel much admiration for her as I hear the testimony of so many whose lives she touched. She was truly an example of love and strength that we can only hope to mirror. Chip, I am also deeply touched by the love and dedication that you have demonstrated for your bride. You have exemplified the kind of love that the bible refers to in 1 Corinthians: selfless, trusting, and eternal. It is a beautiful legacy that you have given your sons and all those who have had the pleasure of knowing the love you’ve had for each other. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

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I don’t even know where to begin as there are so many special things about Trish. I feel very honored to care for her and especially as her primary nurse. I always looked forward to seeing her smile, it lit up the whole room but most of all, my heart. She never complained or even used her callbell for that matter! Some nights were sleepless for her and we used that time to get to know each other. I will surely miss those nights but her smile will linger with me forever as she is truly unforgetable. My only regret is not being able to be there for her family during her services.

Vanessa Kraft RN

Weinberg 5B

Bone Marrow Transplant Unit

Although I never got to the opportunity to meet Trish, I heard nothing but wonderful things about her from Chip. Chip, you and your family are a wonderful example of what a family should be. Please know that you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

Chip and boys….

We are sadden to hear the news which I just got only moments ago about Trish! I cannot express the emotions going through me right now! Trish truly was an amazing woman, wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend! We are truly blessed to have her and you all enter our lives two years ago! Those memories will last a lifetime! Be comforted in knowing that she is in a much better place!! The reading from the book of Proverbs was the exact one I read at Peter’s mothers funeral….beautiful and very fitting for both women! Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers and if there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to call us!!

We love you all and feel very blessed to have you in our lives…The Ianniello Family..Peter, Mary, Martine, Bella and AJ

I remember holding Trish’s hand when we visited her father my favorite Uncle Angelo at the cemetary. I know when she passed she received the biggest hug known to angel kind. She will be waiting with open arms many years from now when the rest of us join her. The love that Trish and Chip share is the kind that last forever. We all pray to find someone that is our match or soul mate. Trish and Chip acheived a 1,000 lifetimes of love in a short period of time. They created two amazing boys with so much greatness ahead of them. Two great families are forever linked and that is what Trish knows she always has “FAMILY”. Remember the smile and remember how much love she had for her two boys. Trish we all will miss you but you will never be left out of our prayers. Chip thank you for being a great husband to my cousin and for joining our families together. All of us are here for you… forever. Great things will happen for this family. Love Always, Cousin Charlie

Chip: we have followed your journey on the internet. Be comforted that Trish is now free of the pain she suffered. You know that she is thankful for your care, compassion and love and wishes peace and comfort for you and the boys. We pray for you daily and Trish will always be in our prayers.

Trish was always a warm and giving person no matter what the situation. She had the biggest heart and strength

that I have ever known with friends

and her family. That special gift

will always be around her and her loved ones for years to come. We will remember her always.

My brother, Doug, and I grew up with Trish and Kathleen. Our Moms were, and are still, best friends. From 1st grade through 12th, the four of us kids were linked. Our Moms worked together for 20 years and many, many school days had us riding to, walking to or sitting in school together. I think our Mom’s secretly wished we would some day marry as I am Kathleen’s age and Doug is Trish’s age. But the Crimi girls were smarter than that : Johnson boys are just trouble…not really.

Although we all haven’t really kept in close touch over the years other than the occassional happenstance visit through our Moms, we were still connected. Our hearts celebrated for news of each others weddings. We queitly cheered for each other and prayed as our children were born. And our hearts all broke for each other as we buried our Dads 2 of the greatest guys ever, by the way. News of Trisha’s sickness reached me fast. The Mom’s hotline is faster than any internet. My family prayers began immediately…and haven’t stopped. I read, as did many of my friends and co-workers, Chip’s daily postings. We all got to live each victory and set-back, thanks to Chip’s tireless efforts. I love you for that, Chip, even though I’m pretty sure we’ve never met.

To Chip, thanks for keeping us close to Trish under the most diificult of circumstances. I’m sure there were many days and nights you would have preferred to rest your bones.

To the boys, I knew your Mom when she was just a girl. Please know that she has always been beautiful and smart and caring…even when she was 8.

To Kathleen, I’m so, so sorry for your loss. I can’t really imagine losing a life mate like a sibling. You and Trish were always a big part of my childhood remember those days your Dad picked me and Doug up at the end of our road in his VW Beetle to take us all to school? I bet the four if us kids combined didn’t say 2 words. I was shy around girls, not sure what everyone else’s excuse was. Kath, we still pray for you.

To Mrs. Crimi, no words can describe the strength and support you’ve been for my Mom in the decade since my Dad passed. Please know that the Johnsons are all here for you whenever and whatever you need.

God Bless Trish and all who loved her.

Dear Chip, Andy & Matt, Trish was a true inspiration for all who battle illness. The love you all share was truly evident over these past, two, difficult years. Thank you for keeping all of your family, and friends updated through your kind & loving web updates. Take comfort in knowing that Trish has returned home, and is safe & healthy with God in Heaven. Love always–Your cousin, Rich

Chip, We just heard about your lovely wife,Trish,and want to send our deepest sympathy to you and the boys. May your shared love,and memories comfort you.

God Bless, Frank,Barbara Langevin

I have been sad since the night my friend also one of Trish’s payer, sms me about Trish departure. I shared the news with HWL IT friends in HK and AU, they all silence with sadness.

Chip, GOD Blesses you and your family!

Cham

Strength and courage are wonderful qualities. Thanks to the Dicomos both Trish and Chip for sharing those qualities with all of the Johns Hopkins patients and families.

Chip and the boys –

I am glad Brian could be there for you on Friday for the visitation – I wished we could have all gone. We all – including the boys – prayed for Trish every step of the way. I know she is in heaven now and she was an amazing example of faith for all of us. Please remember we are here for you as you travel down this new road. She was a great person and I only wish we could have spent more time with her.

Love always,

Chantal & Brian Harrington

Even though it was years since we were all together,Trish was a great childhood friend.The six of us “Shalimar” girls were always together.She was always there for us no matter what.I was truely blessed to have had a friend like her in my life,she will be greatly missed.

We Sherman and I are so very sorry for your loss.

It was so very wonderful to get to know you all at “The House”. Trish was honest and loving and brave. She was always gracious, no matter how bad she likely was feeling. She absolutely loved her family so very much.

It was an honor to share in your lives. Fate just makes thing occur at certain times.

The world is less without her, but she left plenty of Light behind.

Gone, but never will your passion for Life be forgotten.

Trish you touched me in more ways than one. Your entire family has been there for me, before and even after it came my husband, Nathaniel, Sr.’s time. It seems what we treasure on this side of so-called Heaven, as LIFE; is nothing compared to what “it” is after that special loved one is gone, like you. How little did I know, & my two sons now left behind, just like your sons, Matt & Andy; that the Life that we shared with Nathaniel, Sr. Nate and also what you shared with Chip, also; has only ended in that one novel. And yet, has begun yet another type of novel, but this one is being guided by your spiritual love, just like Nate is watching over us, also. Trish, “Thanks” to you for just being the one and only you. I miss you my friend, and a true Chrisitian. Trish you can bake as many cookies and smell your roses everyday in Heaven now. Tell Nate to share the chocolate chip ones, “ok”. Heaven’s gain is most certainly our loss. To Chip, Andy and Matt, my sincere sympathy to you. Stay in touch, Paula Pace & Sons

God Bless Trish, heaven’s newest angel.

Chip, Andy and Matt, may 2008 bring each of you peace and strength as you continue to move forward with your lives. The love Trish had for you will never leave you. Call on her when you need her and her spirit will comfort you. Make her proud as she will always be shining down upon you.

John and I will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers today and always.

Sincerest condolences to you and the family. I hope that the strength you had during your battle remains and that nothing but great memories keep Trish alive in you all. John

I just read Trish’s name in the latest copy of the Anchora! I’m Epsilon Tau, 1986 I am very sorry to hear of Trish’s passing. My prayers and greatest condolescenes are with the family, friends and my DG sisters.

I received a google alert this morning because you referenced the memorial Delta Gamma brick for Trish. I am a DG and have spent the last 30 minutes reading your blog. What a beautiful tribute to your wife and your life with her. May you continue to heal. Love and Peace- Lisa