notelvis Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Patsy Bonfiglio, the matriarch of the 27th Lancers, was a positive influence on everyone she ever met. It was HER rule that the front door at 35 So. Cambridge Street never be locked, because one us "kids" might be stopping by.I anticipate there will be many postings here of former members, staff and aquaintances who will share their favorite Patsy stories, because everyone who ever met our "1st Lady" has many fond memories of her. Many of these quick stories will be humorous. Others will be loving and respectful. Above all, there will be hundreds of fond personal memories of a lady who is loved by everyone. I invite anyone who has a fond memory of Patsy, to post it here. Let's share with the rest of DCP and the poor folks who never had the joy of meeting Patsy, to learn about and share what it was like to know the lady! I'll go First....... I joined the 27th Lancers at the ripe old age of (14) back in 1973. We had a huge corps that winter and were forced to buy extra uniform parts. Patsy gave me a brand new 27th Starburst for my aussie hat before our first performance. I marched (7) years, went thru 3-or-4 hats, but MY starburst travelled with me. When I aged out in 79, I removed my starburst and handed over to management. It was our custom to have your starburst mounted on your age-out plaque. My 7-year old starburst was a mess with dents and chipped paint. I told Patty Poole that I wanted it untouched and mounted "As Is". Patty said; "This is a disgrace! This can't be put on your plaque", so I appealed to Patsy. I told Patsy that the damaged starburst was my collection of 7-years of "Battle Scars" This dent came from an errant flag exchange at the Manning Bowl show. That one came from a baritone player who crashed into me in Bayonne. This piece of chipped paint came from a different flag at Ypsilanti. Patsy looked at Patty, smiled, and said; "Let Terry have his battle scars on his plaque!" I said; "Thank You, Patsy!" Leaving for work today, the last thing I did was to look at that plaque, Battle Scars and all, on my living room wall, say a quick prayer, and say; "Thank You Patsy!" again! This is so touching. Thank you for sharing. My condolences to you and to everyone who was ever a part of the 27th Lancer family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sopbabe Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Bonfiglio's passing. My brother marched with 27th in the 80's and always spoke highly of them. My prayers are with the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldMonster Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 We will miss you Patsy!!!!! What a great woman! Dwayne Lancers '86 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A27Lancer Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 (edited) Lancerlady, I'll bet Ryan's first ice cream was at Richardson's in Middleton! I used to golf on a course right near there, and ice cream was my reward for making it through the round. Edited May 30, 2008 by A27Lancer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMichael1230 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 My God take you gently into his arms and comfort all those that will miss you, knowing, in our hearts,w e will all be together once again. Drum corps in Heaven is starting to look better than it does down here..... RIP and love and prayers to all. Geoffrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancerlady Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 Lancerlady, I'll bet Ryan's first ice cream was at Richardson's in Middleton! I used to golf on a course right near there, and ice cream was my reward for making it through the round. That's what the name of it was! :) Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobk9258 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 (edited) It is with great sadness and grief to inform the 27th Lancer family and friends; as well as the drum corps world, of a great loss. Mrs. Patsy Bonfiglio, wife of George Bonfiglio, the mother and one of the founders of the 27th Lancers, slipped away into Jesus' arms, at 1:45 am this morning at the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. She went while sleeping and is now at peace with our Lord Jesus Christ. The details of the wake will be posted as soon as arrangements have been made. I want to send my deepest Condolances too all of the Bonfiglio Families and the 27th Lancer familes on your loss of Patsy. As a Boston Crusader I would see Patsy at many shows, she knew me from my Brother Joe. She would always look at me with a big smile and would say hi Mr. Kennedy. We would always have great conversation. May She Rest In Peace. Edited June 1, 2008 by Cainan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill R Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piper Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 It always hurts when Drum Corps loses one of it's own. Even if you didn't personally know them, it still hurts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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