When first our eyes locked, as I walked by a jewelry store in Portland Oregon almost 50 years ago, I held my breath and knew I had just found what every living soul knowingly or unknowingly desires. Tricia’s striking physical beauty was amplified a hundred fold with each word that came out her mouth. I could not unglue my eyes from her, melting a little bit more with each word she spoke. Though she played it quite cool, she did later confess she was hoping I would keep pressing for a date in those first innocent moments. I will scatter her ashes as she wished, along the Sandy River at Oxbow Park. The Sandy River rushes to the Columbia and eventually out to sea.
Through the five surgeries, endless nausea, pain and other debilitating NET cancer symptoms, she fought so courageously until what remained of her could no longer go on.
Though the disease ravaged her body, it never laid a finger on her mind and spirit. She would often tell me she was sorry to put me through this. “All these years you’ve devoted yourself to helping me, babe. Give me the chance to do something unselfish for once in my life… allow me to feel the joy of giving.” I meant it from the bottom of my heart.
Tricia’s stomach was a web of scars and wounds that I
kissed every day. “Your wounds are mine, no need to hide
them from me,” I would tell her. We were closer than ever in
these last few years.
Many ask about Tricia: how she is doing and all. Now you
know. She’s gone. Gone at least from the world of five
senses.
I will throw myself into my work and learn to live without her,
someway, somehow.
All in all, my friends, I’m one lucky devil.
I will love you forever my beloved Patti-Jo.
Eternally yours
136 Comments on “To My Most Beloved”
My most heartfelt condolences to you Gino. Not many have what you two had. May you find comfort in the many happy memories you shared. May she rest peacefully
My condolences to you in your loss. I am thankful for you and the music you’ve given to us throughout the decades. I’m sure Patti-Jo provided the inspiration you needed in all times. Peace and blessings to you and your family in this time of grief and reflection.
So sorry to hear about this. My heart aches for you and your loss.God bless to your wonderful wife and you.Thank you for all the wonderful work you have done over the years. May a little of comfort you have given us wash over you and inspire you.
To all that love her. Be patient with yourself dealing with your loss. So sorry to hear this news.
Dear Gino,
This hits hard.
Don’t know what to say, but;
I am so sorry for your loss.
Recently you were in the Netherlands (I live there, visited several concerts as a fan ever since the beginning), I think your wife wanted you yo do that.
I remember a story you once wrote about her going to the hospital for surgery and she wanted you to go on with your concerts, that’s why.
That took a lot of courage from both of you.
I’m happy for you to have your music; writing, composing and your son Anton ofcourse.
Take all the time you need, no matter what other people say. .
Been there . .
It’s hard to find the right words. Are there?
Words can’t heal the pain.
I wish you and Anton, from the bottom of my heart, all the best.
Kind regards;
Miranda
Gino,
I am so sorry to see this news. My heart goes out to you and the family with my deepest condolences. Her pain is over and she is in a better place now, until you see her again. I met my most beloved in her uncle’s hardware store in 1984, married in 1996, and lost her suddenly to heart failure on 11/7/07 when our son was only 4 years old. A most unlucky day for us. As a fan of yours since the beginning, and as a fellow singer and drummer, I too threw myself into my music and work. Music helps us all to heal. There is no right or wrong way to grieve and cope. Grief will hit without warning, and come and go in waves. It becomes part of who you are. Handle it your way, as you respect her wishes and spread her ashes. You do not recover from it, and it is not something you get over. It can be overwhelming at times and take a toll on your body, mind, and heart. It is the price of knowing deep love. We were lucky to feel and know it in our lifetimes. Take the future, one step, and one day at a time. Faith, family, and friends will help with support and healing. Time helps heal the wounds, but the scars remain. Be all you can be, as she would have wanted. Remember all the good times and celebrate all the happy memories. Be patient. Life will be different and never quite the same, but in time your sorrow will cease somewhat, you will come to terms with it, and look to your future. Be good to yourself. Keep up your healthy routine and continue to follow your passion. She would have wanted that. They are gone, but live on forever in our hearts and in our children. God bless her and God bless you. Hang in there. Looking forward to seeing you again at the Des Plaines Theatre for your concert and birthday.
Warmly,
Jim
Dear Gino,
This hits hard.
Don’t know what to say, but;
I am so sorry for your loss.
Recently you were in the Netherlands (I live there, visited several concerts as a fan ever since the beginning), I think your wife wanted you yo do that.
I remember a story you once wrote about her going to the hospital for surgery and she wanted you to go on with your concerts, that’s why.
That took a lot of courage from both of you.
I’m happy for you to have your music; writing, composing and your son Anton ofcourse.
Take all the time you need, no matter what other people say. .
Been there . .
It’s hard to find the right words. Are there?
Words can’t heal the pain.
I wish you and Anton, from the bottom of my heart, all the best.
Kind regards;
Miranda
My deepest condolences on the passing of your Angel. May she rest in the Arm’s of the LORD 🙏 🌹
I am heartily sorry for this news. I know you had a wonderful life together. May the Lord bless and keep you and the family.
Gino & Family ~ Sincerest Condolences… Patricia will always be with you guiding & protecting. Hope to see you in the not too distance future.
Best,
Lynne Mason
Oh Gino and Anton
I’m so so sorry for the loss of Patricia.
She was indeed a beautiful lady.
No words can soothe your broken hearts.
Crying.
*Met Gino and Ross in Barrie at a CD signing.
Toni Blakelock
Barrie Ontario Canada
Gino, so very sad to hear you have lost your love. My heart goes out to you and you family. I have admired you since the 70s and even more when I saw you in March on the 70s cruise. You were so kind to talk with me and sign my album. But even more, I loved how sweetly you spoke about your dear wife. How very special and blessed you both have been all these years to have had such a love story. ❤️ My heart goes out to you.
There are no words that can be a real comfort in losing loved ones. The only consolation is the fact that a person continues to live forever in the hearts of those who loved him. Just as she must have been the inspiration for many of your songs, those songs have been an inspiration and enrichment for the lives of millions of fans of your music. I was fortunate enough to attend your concert just a few days ago in Valjevo, Serbia. Like everyone who has been privileged to be there, I send you my deepest condolences
Gino. My condolences 💐
I am very sorry to see this news, it breaks my heart to read it.
My condolences to you and your family.
Wendy Ordoñez
Mexico,City
Through your music and more recently web posts, I knew of your special love story. It hasn’t ended with the passing of your beloved wife; she will always be an inspiration. I can only say I’m very sorry for the suffering cancer brought to her, and by extension to you. Please know that many hearts understand your sorrow.
Gino,
Condolences from our family. Thursday I take my wife to the Duke Cancer Center to begin her journey of discovery, so reading about the loss of your love touched my heart all the more. Only The Lord knows why these things happen to those we love so dearly. I don’t understand the reasons. God Bless you as you move forward through this new world. As you’ve said so many times, “I’ve got to keep walking”.
I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your son.
😔
May your trust in God’s Grace and gentle mercy be assured and rest firmly with you and your family.
Love ya Gino
You have expressed so eloquently your love and devotion to your wife and her essence lives on in your son . May you find comfort in your memories and the knowledge that she knew how deep your love was and will continue
Dearest Gino~ Bless all your hearts. What a raw stillness your heart must feel.
Find the film “Here After”, with Matt Damon… as he worked with the ‘Life and Death Institute’ in Switzerland, merging these true facts in with this film. If ever a Time, it is now, truly Gino.
So much is exponentially explained with such clarity… the passed BECOMING a part of everything, including us… it touched my soul ever so deeply, and will absolutely touch Yours.
And thank you Donny Yance, whom I adore .
Bless Tricia’s flight to the Otherside. What a beautiful soul.
I am soaring side by side with you, Gino… wind currents swirling in peace, in this time of soul mourning.
Dear Gino,
I am so sorry to hear this news. Thank you for sharing with your fans the depth of your love for your precious Patti-Jo, she was beautiful inside and out, your love story is one for the books. So beautiful!
Be good to yourself, indeed stay busy but not too busy. .
May she rest in peace.
Yours Truly,
Joanne Randolph
Take comfort in the fact that your love for each other had no doubts. That is such a special thing to have in a time like this. Don’t forget to take time for yourself and your close family.
Sincères condoléances, cher Gino. Je partage votre peine ainsi que celle d’Anton, votre fils. Le souvenir de Tricia restera à jamais dans votre cœur. Il y aura l’absence à combler par votre œuvre artistique mais qui j’espère pourra aussi être compensée par Anton et vos frères Joe et Ross. Mes pensées émues venues de France. Toute mon admiration pour votre vie de couple avec TRICIA FOR EVER.
Gino, our heart felt condolences for your loss. What a love story you’ve been a part of. Until you two meet again…
Dear Gino
Even though we’ve never met, I have always loved and followed your music.
The greatest writings of yours are the love stories you have written about your wife.
Those are the gifts that your son and you will hold forever.
Few people love that deeply.
Now I pray that Patricia is at Jesus’ feet – pain free and embracing the beauty of heaven, where she will await your arrival along with all her loved ones one day.
I also pray for God’s loving arms to be wrapped around you and Anton, to give you peace in the coming days.
My deepest condolences to you and your families.
Dear Gino and Anton.
I am sending you both Love And Comfort in the passing of your beautiful Trisha. She is such an amazing woman! You were so blessed to have her in your life for all these years. She is now pain-free. She will always watch over both of you.
Much Love,
Hollis
Gino,
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Thank you for your years of great music. I have been a fan for many years.
I sometimes marvel at what God asks of us. There should be a better fate awaiting those who love so deeply, than to ache so searingly from such a profound grief at our inevitable partings. We’re left with little to offer each other, than our prayers and hopes for a peace to assuage such pain even in the smallest increments until our final reunion with them. It all just seems like too much to ask of us. I can only offer my wishes for such a peace to balm your grief however much….. and as soon as God allows.
Deepest condolences Gino – you were both fortunate.
My heart goes out to you and Anton,
Rick Sands
Gino, what a gift you experienced to love someone so deeply. I am truly sorry for your loss.
She will remain with you in your heart forever.
elise corin
My condolences Gino. It’s small comfort but treasure the many years of happiness you and your wife shared. Remember her through your beautiful music.
It’s all been said ,Peace to you my brother and RIP to your loving wife!!!
I am so sorry to hear of your sweet lady’s death. I can’t imagine how hard it is for you and Anton. The world is such an emptier place without her presence. You have the support of all your fans. 😢
My dearest Gino, You must feel so lonely without your love beside you, Tricia left wearing her angel wings and forever she will be watching over you and Anton. Your music, your son and your family will help you going through this new journey. All my thoughts and prayers will be with you for ever and Tricia’s love will always be with you. The heavens have a new angel watching over you.
I am so sorry for your loss. In the Greek Orthodox Church we share the following sentiment with the grieving family and friends: May Her Memory Be Eternal! I hope this helps you find a small bit of solace during this difficult time.
Gino
I have no words to express my regret to you. I can rescue the words from any of your love songs and apply them in tribute to your wife. Rest in peace. A big hug friend. Jordi
Thank you for sharing. It is a bittersweet celebration of your lives together and your devotion. Very sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathies. I pray that she rests in peace.
I can’t imagine how tough it must have been for you
when you lost your soulmate.
But I believe she was the happiest woman in the world
because you loved her!
Please take good care of yourself.
Gino,
From a longtime fan. Sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. Please treasure all the memories you have from over the many years you and Tricia had together. Take care.
Caro Gino
There are no words that can express the grief that you have gone through
Your music is your saviour and your lovely wife will continue to guide for the rest of your life
It’s never easy to loose the love of your life
but she always be in your heart
Rest in eternal peace
Beautiful tribute , my sincere condolences to you and your family.
Dear, Gino, We are so sorry for your loss, her love for you will always be there in your heart, God bless you, You have always given so much love,thru your music, and always Continue giving that love in your music, Much,Love…
As others have said, so sad to hear. And the fact that you can share this with others is inspiring. I have family that works in the funeral industry. And with the sorrow some families go through you wonder how they get out of bed each morning. Anyway sorry for your loss.
So very sorry for the loss of your precious soulmate, Gino. Thank you for sharing this touching tribute of your devotion to each other. Praying the Comforter to be near to you and your son in this season of grief.
Sorrow is not forever, love is.
Thank you for sharing your love of Tricia and Anton with us. 🙏🌺
Mes sincères condoléances Gino pour la perte de ta bien-aimée, ta muse, celle qui continueras de t’inspirer et de poursuivre ton oeuvre. Car l’amour et la beauté sont éternels, et on a tant besoin.
Gino, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved Tricia. May you find comfort in the memories, happiness in the songs that you wrote for her and an amazing reflection on the life, love and family you shared together. May God comfort you during this time of loss. Thoughts and prayers, David & Cheri Evangelista
Gino, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved Tricia. May you find comfort in the memories, happiness in the songs that you wrote for her and an amazing reflection on the life, love and family you shared together. May God comfort you during this time of loss. Thoughts and prayers.
Gino, so sorry to hear of this news — I lost someone dear to me two years ago to cancer. May you find the strength to continue. Know, in a small way, we share in your grief from this terrible loss. Thank you to Trisha, for the amazing person she was and life she lived. Clearly she was much of the inspiration behind your creative drive–we will continue to be blessed by her (through you) in perpetuity. RIP.🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️
Sounds like you had a wonderful life together Gin 🙂
I look forward to any new songs you put out as they are obviously coming from your heart 🙂
Suis désolée d’apprendre cette triste nouvelle. Toutes ces années d’amour aux côtés de Tricia ont toujours suscité mon admiration
Je partage votre peine à Anton et toi Gino. now she is gone and no longer suffers
Nous pensons toutes et tous à toi
Dear Gino, Anton and family,
To live in the hearts of those whom you love, is to never die. Clearly, Patricia lives on in your hearts. Others abound and are holding you close in thought, spirit and heartfelt best wishes, during this most difficult time.
May the cherished memories of your dearest and most beloved, Patti-Jo bring you strength and comfort as you journey forward.
With deepest sympathy,
Kenn
My Deepest Condolences To You Gino I Am Struggling To Write 📝 This Here In London UK
🇬🇧 🏴 🇬🇧
Its 04:44am In The Morning And I Have Just Woke Up To See This.
😔 😢 😔
GOD Speed Love And Peace.
Dear Gino,
The news hit me like a punch to the gut. I am heartbroken. My brother, in spirit, I am so sorry.
Nevertheless, I am blessed to remember Tricia’s glowing beauty from all dimensions, beyond time and space.
Her smile was amazing, but never more so than when she smiled at you.
Thank you for inviting me into your home in 1991 to stand witness to one of the most amazing loves I have ever seen.
My deepest sympathy to you and Anton.
With my highest love,
Robert Williams
Gino, I am pained to learn of your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your son, to your extended family, and to all who knew and loved Patricia the best. Love never dies. I pray the strength of your love, your memories, and your extraordinary giftedness will be a balm to you as you grieve and continue in your life’s mission.
Dear Gino!
I am so sorry for your loss.
I have been listening to your music since 1975 when I first heard “Storm at Sunup” in my brother’s Volvo Amazon car stereo.
Haven’t stopped since then.
Was at your concert in Stockholm and did not know that your life partner was ill. Unbelievable that you were able to carry out the concert anyway.
But now in retrospect, it might show on you.
Love you music
Dear Gino and Anton, please accept my sincere condolences. Tricia has entered a new life, without her there would not be that wonderful music that you have been creating for more than 50 years. You will definitely meet someday. With love from Moscow.
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Tricia. I can’t imagine how you feel nor will I try to. You and your loved ones are in my prayers. May Tricia rest in peace.
Gino and Anton,
Nothing can be said of any consequence except that I realize the magnitude of such a loss. I am so very sorry. Please know that I give prayers to you as you have given beautiful song to me and the world. Know that your saddened heart now beats within all of our chests.
Bless Tricia and you and son,
Tom Gandolfo
Dear Gino,
The sad new just came to us only yesterday.
I meet my beloved one when she was probably your youngest fan in Paris in 1982. Your music and your love songs have paved our way ever since.
Be sure that you’ll be both in our thoughts.
Some of your lyrics come to mind, and resonate now with a darkest mood.
Toutes nos condoléances,
Laurent et Laetitia Pradeau
Dear Gino, I send you my sincere condolences from the south of France. I discovered you at the age of 10 in 1975 and have never stopped listening to you. I had the immense joy of seeing you in Marseille and Monaco. Your sensitivity to the world and to people is deep and sincere. I am convinced that you will compose new and remarkable songs, we are looking forward to them. If you could consider a trip to France, we would love to see you again. May my positive thoughts accompany you in your pain. very sincerely Frederic
Gino, I had the privilege of attending your concert in Pittsburgh and Dallas and did the meet and greet in Dallas in 2014. I was so heartbroken to her of your lovely wife’s passing as she has a good man by her side through her illness. I can’t imagine losing the love of your life after being married for all those years. Rest In Peace Tricia!
No words can convey,
Nor emotions imbibe…
Boundless is the love that knows no cocoon.
Though burdened by the loss, she is raised up in spirit.
While not here in form…forever present in memory.
Dear Gino!
Reading your lovely and hearttouching words about the love of your life and her passing, i nearly start to cry. I know no words can take away the pain, but i know also, that we are still here after physical death, just in another dimension. Like that your wife can travel with you now, when you are (hopefully) touring again. Love to you Gino and endless gratefulness for the tremendous love you are spreading with the beauty of your music!! Hope to see you one time alive, Alex
Wanted to say: “Hope to see you one time LIVE” (not “Alive”)
Dear Gino,
I would never have hoped to be able to attend one of your concerts, but at the beginning of the month the dream came true. Before the concert in Arnhem, I talked to other visitors and learned that your dear wife was not well. Nobody knew anything about her condition, but it must have been on everyone’s mind.
Now I have to read today that she didn’t manage to fight this nasty illness. It hits me hard. Your music and especially your lyrics have been with me for decades. I can relate to much of what you sing from my own life, the good things and the not-so-good things. Thank you for your honesty. The sad news makes me feel even more connected to you than ever before. It’s good to be part of the Vannelli family.
Sincerely
Volker
Cher Gino,
C’est avec une grande tristesse que j’ai appris le décès de Tricia, l’amour de votre vie. Votre message est très touchant. J’ai remarqué aussi sur les pochettes de vos albums que vous la remerciez souvent. Cela est tellement important quand on vit avec une star. Je vous offre mes plus sincères condoléances ainsi qu’à votre fils Anton. J’espère que cette période de deuil qui s’amorce sera remplie de lumière et de grâce malgré le chagrin, Qui sait, il en sortira peut-être des chansons, des poèmes, des nouvelles portant sur cette longue relation amoureuse que vous avez eu avec Tricia. Bon courage !
Gino I feel your pain im gona include you and Tricia in my prayers . Your in my ❤️ may God’s blessings be with you always and forever . I’ll see you in des plaines in June for your bday bash .I look forward to join our hearts
Gino, Thanks for sharing your loving post. God is with you always. I am a longtime friend of Jay Koder and through him, a longtime fan of you and your work. What a great role model for marriage you and Patti-Jo are.
Dear Gino
I believe you will find the spirit of your beloved ever more instilled in the passion of life and art as the days reveal themselves.
My deepest condolences to you and Anton.
Much love
Heartbroken for you and family.
Wife and I recently went through a “C” scare of our own late last year. It’s debilitating to say the least.
We have been admirers of your musical journey from the very early days. Summered in Montreal for 14 years, attended numerous concerts and have felt somewhat connected to you for a long time. You speak to us in the best of ways.
Blessings come on strange forms.
Carry on – as you should – you still have a message to share.
Paul & Linda Gentry
Truly one of the most loving set of words I have read. A beautiful testament to what a profound connection can be. May the cherished memories of your extraordinary bond bring you comfort and peace.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Robert DeGennaro
Most of us never really know how much someone means to us until they are gone. It seems like you knew from the beginning what she meant to you and you lived it every day of your life. For that you are blessed. Knowing it will be hard for you to move on, I will pray for you for strength to get you through each day. Take time to grieve and to remember your wonderful life with her and cherish those memories.
Her love brought out emotions in your voice that most people cannot express. Your time on earth was positively amplified because of Patti. Always be grateful for her presence.
Gino, your story of how you felt when you first met Tricia reminds me of how I felt when I met my wife. We celebrate our 36 anniversary this month. We are both lifelong fans of yours and extend our deepest condolences to you and your family. May Tricia rest in eternal peace.
Dear Gino,
I am so sorry to hear of this devastating news. My condolences to you and your family. She is at peace now, without pain, and will always be with you in spirit and love. May she rest peacefully.
Respectfully,
Christine Mattana
Dear Gino, we saw your show in jacksonville fla. this year and it was wonderful, your voice is still spectacular at your age.
For years i wanted to get to one of your concerts and wasn’t able to because i also played in bands for almost thirty years then i started a DJ business but my son bought me tickets to your show for a xmas present and i was so pleased, not only are you a great person so caring and loving and you can tell it in your stage presence.
The guys you have in your band are top notch i really loved the guitar player he hits every note just like on your records, i feel so privileged to have been able to finally get to see your show, by the way i’m now 81 years old and still doing dj work every week i only have one guy who sings one of your songs his voice is high enough to accomplish this and its I just wanna stop which is one of my favorites. Well you take care and please keep touring so people can enjoy your wonder personality and your GREAT MUSIC
Toutes mes condoléances Gino.
All the love!
Michel.
Gino,
I am so so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Your music has meant so much to me. Thank you for your inestimable contribution.
Dearest Gino, Anton and family… to all those who truly love you and love each other as Jesus Christ commands all people to do. Love conquers everything!
My heart goes out to you along with so many others in expressing great shock and sorrow for the lost of your sweet beloved, Patricia… beautiful wife, mother and awesome friend. Thank you Gino, for sharing such a wonderful and precious part of your life!
The power of the love that you shared together is far greater than anything else this world could ever give. That love is a precious and priceless gift that sadly too few people ever experience. That love stretches far beyond ever breaking! That love never fails and that love never ends. Love conquers even the deepest sorrow and pain… it goes deep in healing broken hearts. Love is the greatest of all things! God is Love!
Through this “Stormy River” you will carry on… “So be strengthened in the Lord and in the power of His might (Ephesians 6:10).”
Let Him lift you all up and carry you in His love always. You all are in my prayers!
I am so saddened to hear about your loss. Keep going … we need to hear the beauty of your music-making in this your next life chapter. I for one will always be listening.
So poetic and hauntingly beautiful a tribute could only come from the mind of a song writer. Not just any songwriter, but from a man who has crossed decades of time knowing true love and an everlasting bond with the woman who would be his destiny. I’ve been with my own treasure of a wife for 44-years and can’t imagine even one day without her beside me. I pray for her continued good health so that we may continue our journey together. I will also pray for your healing and as much peace as your grieving heart will allow, Mr. Vannelli. God bless you in this time of reflection and remembering what once was, but can never be again, until your souls are one day reunited in everlasting joy.
Expressing my deep sympathy for you in your loss.
Gino, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. May she rest in Peace.
Toutes nos condoléances à l’ensemble de votre famille.
La vie est éphémère, mais le souvenir d’un être cher reste. Nous vous souhaitons beaucoup de courage, et sommes de tout cœur à vos côtés.
Many of us around the world love you Gino, and by extension also love your family. I pray you will feel how so many people truly care, and that it gives you strength during this heartbreaking time.
Dear Gino,
I know that no words can ease your pain, but I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You were so lucky to have such a love. Please carry on with your music.
I didn’t know your wife had passed, let alone that she was sick. She would have been in my prayers for a recovery. Our deepest condolences for your loss of such a beautiful soul. 😓
My deepest condolences Gino. I know for you she has been a very important person in your life.
May she rest in peace. A big hug.
David (Italy)
My prayers for comfort of the heart at this time of great loss. I know this sorrow . My husband died suddenly of cardiac arrest, at home with us waiting for an ambulance. The whole incident happened in 10 minutes, Unlike the heartbreak I know you’ve gone through as Tricia suffered, still a traumatic thing to lose your spouse. I had 41 years with Him and miss him everyday. I’m very glad you have your music. And I’m glad I got to see you and meet you in Atlanta. My husband was the one who gave you the book , God’s DYNAMITE. Be blessed in the Lord and shelter under HIS WINGS.🙏❤️
My heart aches for you Mr. Vannelli. 😔
Gino, I am so sorry that you have lost the love of your life, Tricia. I lost my husband, Michael 10 years ago suddenly. So I have an understanding of the burning loss of longer for that love can feel. I have been a fan since People Gotta Move. I kept Walking to Someone I Love and found Michael. I introduced him to your songs and he took me to your shows when you where in Philly. You were always so gracious to meet your fans post the performance.
You stated Gino that you would immerse yourself in work, something we will all look forward to experiencing.
Deepest condolences.
Valerie Fusco
There are no words that can express my sadness for what you are going through, Gino. If there were, I would say them. Please know that you are surrounded by Tricia’s loving embrace. Lean on family and friends. Take care of yourself. Bless you both.
Gino, I’m so sorry for what you are having to go through, cherish the memories, take time for yourself and family, your fans will still be here whenever you decide your ready to hit the stage again, and you are in our hearts.
Gino, I am deeply saddened and can only offer you my heartfelt sorrow at your loss… but, along with so many others, I also offer you my deepest love and appreciation for your heartfelt gift of musical bliss you have freely given of yourself to this world… a gift that will keep giving through the annals of time, no doubt inspired by the tremendous love you shared with the love of your life, Tricia. May this love help you in your days of healing.
I encourage you Gino as you have encouraged me in my musical journey as a musician. You have been the soundtrack and inspiration throughout my life since I first discovered you in the 70’s. May the song of her love resonate within you forever, as your musical spirit resonates within all your ardent and loving admirers…
My deepest condolences.
Michael Valentini
Our Deepest condolences on the loss of your dear wife Tricia. May she “Rest In Peace” with our Lord in heaven. Carry on with your life and honor her with your fabulous legacy Sir. God✝️Bless
“Evermore” just now mystically appeared on my browser, which I thought was really odd, but regardless, I was once again immersed in that beautiful song. And then this page came up, and my heart just sunk. I, like many I’m sure, didn’t know she was ill. She was such a beautiful woman, and you two were obviously meant to share your lives together. My wife also battled the ravages of cancer, so I know how difficult that journey has been for you both.
I am so sorry for your loss Gino. Nothing can ever replace her, and the special love you shared all these years, but she left you with the greatest gift of all – your son, Anton. You can continue to honor her, by dedicating precious time with him – and continuing to share the gift of your music with us. May God Bless and watch over you both, Gino.
My deepest sympathy,
Christopher Keller
As her pain and suffering ends, yours truly begins. Nothing can be said to take away or ease your pain & loss.
We never forget our one true love.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Dear Gino
I am so sorry for the loss of your lovely bride. Praying for your peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.
Dear Gino,
I am deeply sorry for your loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God’s love and grace are with you in this difficult time. My Heart goes out to you, your son, and your extended family.
” Eternal rest grant unto her. O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in
peace. Amen. May almighty God bless you with His peace and strength. The Father
and the Son and the Holy Spirit. ”
I had express admiration of your Music and Voice, since 1975. I finally met you and Ross during a ” Meet and Greet,” in Saban Theatre LA on Sept. 2023.
May her memory be a comfort and eternal. Greatly loved, deeply missed beyond measure. Her life was a blessing, her memory a treasure.
With Heartfelt Sympathy, Love and Prayers,
Nanette Angelina Medalle
Irvine, CA
Dear Gino,
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God’s love and grace are with you in this difficult time. My Heart goes out to you, your son, and your extended family.
” Eternal rest grant unto her. O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she
rest in peace. Amen. May almighty God bless you with His peace and strength, the
Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. ”
I had express admiration of your Music and Voice since 1975. I finally met you and Ross during a ” Meet and Greet,” in Saban Theater LA on 2023.
May her memory be a comfort and eternal. Greatly loved, deeply missed beyond measure. Her life was a blessing, her memory a treasure.
With Heartfelt Sympathy, Love, and Prayers,
Nanette Angelina Medalle
Irvine, CA
God’s speed,
Dearest, Mr. Vannelli…..
Dear Gino,
As you lay your beautiful Tricia to rest, take comfort in the love of family and the warm embrace of friends and fans.
I’m so sorry.
With a warm embrace,
Your forever fan,
Sandy
Victoria, BC
So so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved. 🙁 Now I see that your wonderful songs reflect also your love for Tricia. Thank you for sharing of this devastating loss.
Warm hugs, Gino!
Lones Smith (Wisconsin now, but grew up in Ottawa in love with your hits)
Gino,
I am so sorry to hear about the death of your beloved Patricia. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Hugs and Peace,
Marque
so sorry to hear that your love passed away…there is nothing more beautiful that to hear a man talk about his love like you do..She is not suffering any more and you will miss her always..
may you find peace in you heart to move on..please continue singing
from you greatest fan back home in Montreal please come back to Montreal ….
warm hugs to you
Terri
Montreal Que
What a beautiful tribute to your beloved wife Gino. My heartfelt condolences. We should all be so blessed to have an enduring love in our life like you & Tricia had. Peace Xo 🕊️
Dear Gino, I am so sorry for your loss, a heartbreak of a magnitude beyond any befitting description . My sincere condolences to you and your family . I lost my Mother and Sister to that beast and I truly empathize with the torment you must have endured throughout your crisis. I met her once when I was there in Troutdale attending your Art of Song and Voice classes . I recall being immediately struck with her beauty and subtle but obvious spiritual essence, and I do declare, most humbled and honored to be in her presence . blessings, TG
Dear Gino, I was so saddened to learn of the loss of your beautiful wife. Your love story is one for the books. I saw you in Arlington,Tx tonight. I could see, hear and feel your pain. It took a minute but then Gino was there. I am so happy to have been there tonight to hear the music I love and brightens my soul. Happy birthday.
Oh my heart aches for you and Anton. As someone who has lost every family member, countless friends, and all my beloved dogs too, I know that path of pain your hearts are on. As Tennyson wrote, “Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” The great love from the soul you and Patricia shared, the pain of her passing is also a great cross to carry. Pain this vast only comes from loving fully. Patricia will always be a part of you and you a part of her. Somehow, I hope you find peace within while navigating the double edged sword of your loss and love. Sending my love and gratitude to you for all the decades you have blessed my life with your music. Peace, Shari
Our Paths of Life are a mystery asking who, how and why we are
Your Path gave you Success and Love
Some never find either
Our Paths have many boulders that block our way some stop and sone go around
Peace and Love will endure 🙏
Gino, I am so sorry to hear about your wife’s passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Gino, you wrote a beautiful tribute to Tricia. She will always be with you. ❤️
My heartfelt sympathy. Peace and Love, ❤️ Kathy Deacon
Gino, I am so sorry to hear about your wife’s passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Gino, you wrote a beautiful tribute to Tricia. She will always be with you. ❤️
My heartfelt sympathy. Peace and Love, ❤️ Kathy D
Dear Mr. Vanelli, Im deeply sorry for your loss, her love is forever in your soul. May the memories of your lives together, be the wind underneath your sails, that you may continue your journey…. God bless you and your family.
Gino, So sorry to hear of Patricia`s passing.. You two were so beautiful together and how lucky you were to have such a beautiful and sweet lady in your life. Just like your music the echo of your love for her and her love and devotion for you will never die. She is resting now with the Lord. One day you will both be together again. As your song says, Keep On Walking.
Brother Gino, I’ve been a fan since seeing you on Soul Train in 1973. I was unaware of your wife’s passing until seeing you perform last night in NYC at the Sony Theatre. You have my most heartfelt condolences. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
Sincerely,
Ken Hayes
South Orange, NJ
Dear Gino
I never had the privilege to meet Patricia, but the few times i spent with you in your studio after Rip Caswell introduced me to you,, or when you came visit and checked my guitar collection, simply these moments in life are carved in my head for ever, and from there on i can tell that besides your genuine talent, Patricia was the reason of your success in life, on stage, in studio….your love for each other resonates in your songs, in your words
The pain took her away from this world, giving you the strength for the future, she is watching you now, for ever loving you as always…..
Gino,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beautiful wife. I hope the many wonderful memories your shared will provide a source of comfort to you and your family. May she rest in eternal peace.
Dear Gino, I was just thinking about your album, Inconsolable Man. It was 1991. I was a lonely graduate student in Toronto. I was unloved and lost love many times. I could not see a future for a career or for love. For months, I rode in my car listening to your album endlessly. As sad as those lyrics were, they brought some comfort to me to know that I was not alone with such feelings. It gave me hope that there would be some future. There was also a moment when I listened to that album with an exchange student who was also a friend. He was perpetually sad. I learned a few years later that he had passed away from AIDS. I am sure he knew of his condition when we listened to your album together, which brought some solace to our lives. Your words brought comfort at a time that seemed full of despair. I am sorry to hear of your loss. You have in your heart the ability to uplift lost souls. May you feel that and heel yourself too.
Best wishes.
Oh I just now saw this July 7th! I am so sorry Tricia passed away! The last blog I read about her from you sounded like she was doing ok. My heart breaks for you. I cannot imagine what you are going through. I saw you in 1979 on the B2B tour and then again in Dallas a few years ago when you were here. I always admired you for being one of the few famous musicians who married and stayed married through thick and thin. Your love must have been a deep one and I pray God gives you comfort and a sense of his presence during this time. You are SO blessed and fortunate to have had so many years with her. One step, one breath, one day at a time…
Hello Gino,
I’m deeply sorry for your loss. I just lost my husband in April 2024; I know the pain. It’s a part of you that is missing and how do we live without them.
I met you years ago in 1978 or 1979. You gave me a signed picture. I worked at a grocery store on 3rd and Fairfax. You were just becoming a star with Am Records. Your career I see, is very successful. God Bless you and your family. Take care Dianna
Hello Gino,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I just lost my husband in April 2024; I know the pain. It’s a part of you that is missing and how do we live without them.
I met you years ago in 1978 or 1979. You gave me a signed picture. I worked at a grocery store on 3rd and Fairfax. You were just becoming a star with Am Records. Your career I see, is very successful. God Bless you and your family. Take care Dianna
Dear Gino,
I am deeply sorry to hear that your beloved Tricia is gone. You were together for a lifetime and had a beautiful son together. May those memories keep you and Anton strong. I believe that you will see her again and she won’t be in pain – simply the beautiful girl that you fell in love with. God Bless You and Anton as you navigate this world without her.
Stephanie F.
Es muy duro perder a tu pareja y compañera de vida, un abrazo muy fuerte, nosotros en nuestra condición humana no entendemos los destinos de Dios nuestro Señor, sin embargo, te diría que se haga su voluntad no la nuestra
Gino,one day eternity will bless you with the love of your life once again,never to part.
Thankyou for all you’ve given to us your listeners.May God bless you.
Gino and Anton:
My deepest condolences to you both for the painful loss of your much loved wife and mother.
Your blog about her has moved me to tears. But my cat came to comfort me…then loudly told me to feed her 😆. I echo the other people’s comments that you were fortunate to have had a wife to love. That is better than never having found love.
Not wanting to sound cliche, but I am praying to Jesus Christ for you. Please know that your good music means so much to us.
Coincidentally, I heard “Black Cars” in a Winnipeg Giant Tiger store in July 2024 and I posted about it on my Facebook profile. I said how that song’s lyrics would make a great sermon. In my search to buy your music, I came across this site and blog.
There are occasions when you don’t want time to be a healer. You wish that you could stop it to be with your beloved always.
Thank you for sharing your story. The strongest souls are the ones that keep loving the way that you did for each other.
Thank you for your music.
Sorry
Jean from Montreal
I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers.
Gino, wishing you all the peace and love you deserve in the days ahead. Thank you for enriching my life. 🌷
I have loved Gino’s music for over 40 years….but I have to say that the passing of Tricia truly makes my heart hurt.
Dear Gino, dear Anton & Megan, dear Mrs. Kathryn C., dear Bil & Sheri, dear Ariel, dear Haley and dear David,
We are so sorry that you lost your Tricia, the Woman you all love so much, we know that your only comfort is that Tricia is not in pain anymore.
Condolences with the loss of dear Tricia. Thinking of you in these very difficult times.
We wish you all the strength to live through these confusing and difficult years to come.
Tricia Vannelli, a Woman with a sincere golden heart, honest, sweet, funny, a fantastic Animal-Lover, straightforward and especially a very good person with a beautiful character!
She had a great sense of humor and this amazing big bright smile.
She loved Her two men, Gino & Anton so much and deep within Her heart and Soul.
For Tricia Vannelli we want to break with our principles and go one more time into this social media thing and try to write about Tricia, She was and still is the strong Woman behind Her famous husband. The beautiful memories of Tricia will support you all through these deep dark days.
We had the privilege and honor of meeting Tricia several times in our lives. In the Netherlands and in the USA. Our biggest dream came out in the USA. She took us in Her home, us total strangers, imagine how emotional this was, we as Gino Vannelli fans invited by Gino Vannelli’s Wife and it felt like we knew Her already for 80 years or so….. Tricia drove us through Oregon and Washington State and showed us the beauty of the Pacific North-West of the wonderful USA. We saw so many things and had such fun, and most of the time we ended in Gino’s studio, too crazy for words of course but that was the Woman She was. She made incredible memories for us and She will live in our hearts forever. She made us feel comfortable and at ease, and that is not easy, believe us. We say this to show what a kind of Woman Tricia was.
We know She loved Her Mom Mrs. Kathryn C. and Her Brothers Bill and Wife Sherie, and David and also Her nieces Ariel & Haley who helped Her in the last days. But She kept saying that Gino was Her best caregiver! Tricia was like an Angel for us who made our dreams came true. The way we met Tricia in real person in the year 2000 in our country, felt so good and comfortable and that says everything about Tricia’s personality and mentality.
A line from one of Tricia’s last e-mail to us:
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“I was able to have Anton and Megan over today which was so very nice. It brought tears to my eyes just to see and feel what a warm, loving person he is. I’m so grateful for him.
And Gino is taking good care of me!”
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Again Tricia’s words say it all.
We can go on and on and we know this is a long letter but we have to write something about Tricia, excuses for our American-English writing but we try the best we can with our own simple words. Tricia is worth it!
In spite of Her struggle and suffering Tricia had humor and Her glorious big smile.
Tricia was LOVE and still is in the memories of the people who love Her and Her memories are a treasure.
Tricia was a truly special person to us and we will never forget the moments we shared. It seems so cruel to lose one so dear. Time may dull the pain, but we will never forget Tricia.
Please accept our condolences.
Love, Barend and Trees in the Netherlands.
Tricia alias Bacon and Tomato, the names Tricia gave us.
Gino ti facciamo le più sentite condoglianze solo oggi perché non sapevamo di questa tristissima notizia.
Che Dio ti aiuti.
Enzo Piera
Viareggio
Italia
stay strong for Patti-Jo
I can sense the deep love and admiration you must have shared. Trisha accepted your need to create and supported all your endeavors. Selfless love, a rare thing it seems. And now she rests, free from all physical constraints, her soul now part of the universe. I too lost my beloved. Last December, somewhat unexpectedly, my dear husband also found freedom. He had a brain injury 30 years ago that weakened his body but not his mind. He left me with the love poems he penned over the years, at no particular time, just as his heart moved him. I miss our talks, holding hands at night before drifting off to sleep, and his mere presence. I am filled with such gratitude for the time we shared, as I’m sure you feel for Trisha, and I will figure out how to keep living, taking him with me, until we meet again. God comfort you and your family.