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William Patton Obituary

Patton, William H. "Liam" Age 68, Vietnam Army Veteran, loving father of Renee (Ken) Koznarski and William (Rhonda) Patton; devoted grandfather of Daniel, Meghan, Jamie, Shaun, Keira, William, Brianna, Kyle and Kevin; dearest brother of James (Adele) Patton; dear uncle and friend to many; longtime companion of Marita Behan. Liam was a member of Chicago Royal Airs Drum and Bugle Corps and the Cantigny American Legion Post #556. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 P.M. Funeral Thursday 10 A.M. at Lawn Funeral Home, 7732 W. 159th St. Orland Park. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Funeral Info: 708-429-3200.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 23, 2013.
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Happy birthday to my Irish papa. I miss you so dearly. I think about you every day. I wish I could trade the world for you back. I love you my papa and miss you more than you know!

Meghan

May 30, 2014

dear patton family i am so sad to hear you dad passed away on the I git such a shock when liam son phone on boxing day to tell me from patricia mcfadden co mayo he will be for ever in my heart

January 23, 2014

I love you my Irish papa. One day I'll light a real one for you in Ireland. ??

Meghan Misner

October 30, 2013

My papa how I miss you more than words can ever explain. It still feels unreal that you're gone. I wish I could see your happy smiling face sitting in our chair or when you sat front row at my competitions for dance. I miss sitting front row watching you sing. I'll always be your number one fan. My achy breaky heart is breaking even more without you here. I love you papa. Soooooo much. I just wish you could come back.

Meghan Misner

October 29, 2013

Jamie Misner

October 14, 2013

i miss you soo much my papa. i would give anything away to just have you back with us. its not the same anymore. i miss it when we would wake up and just talk for a while in the midnight. now who am i going to do that with? i wish you were still here. you were young. and i was scared of losing you. i felt my heart break. can this just be a nightmare. but no it has to be a real life thing. it sucks. all i wanna do is hear you singing one more time. i love you.

Jamie Misner

October 14, 2013

It is with great sadness that I have just learned of Liams passing. Such a hearty man with a wealth of kindness about him. He took me under his wing this summer giving me p/time work at the store he ran in Monee IL, while I was visiting the area for a few months. Condolences to his family at this time, May he Rest in Peace. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam.

Noel Mannion

October 7, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers for God's comfort and relief to come to you during your time of sorrow.

Warren Pierson

September 28, 2013

Donna Woodell

September 25, 2013

RIP Mr Patton,will so much miss chatting with you,Im so happy you stayed in that irish band,will see you later,my condolences to the rest of family<3

September 25, 2013

May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rain fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again May God hold you in the palm of his hand...Rest easy Bill. Kevin Griffin

September 25, 2013

R.I.P Mr Patton you will truly be missed by many you have left such an impact on many lives.

Christine Tiess

September 24, 2013

May you R.I.P William Patton!! So sorry for your loss but it's not goodbye it's see you later we will meet again. My thoughts and prayers are with you!!

Christine Tiess

September 24, 2013

I am running out of geno buddies.We will miss you PoPs

September 24, 2013

My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Ginger Sorensen

September 24, 2013

Papa I miss you soo much! I wish you were still here. Remember when we went to Ireland and lit a candle in the church for my grandma terry? I hope to one day make it back to Ireland to light one for you my papa. Or whose going to teach keria and Shaun the pinchie birds? I miss you soooooo much. The first drink on my 21st birthday will not be the same without you my papa. I love you forever and alway. I'll see you again someday.

Meghan Misner

September 24, 2013

Will Miss You CUZ

Jerry Kerr

September 24, 2013

Very sorry for your loss. All our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Terri Wolfe & Family

September 24, 2013

best irish man I knew!!

September 24, 2013

GREAT FRIEND FOR YEARS LOVE YOU WILLIAM RIP MIKE AND ANN OCONNELL
OUR PRAYS GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY

September 23, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

doug & lilly alexander

September 23, 2013

I am really sorry for your loss!
Bill was always the best Guy !!!

John Labarbera

September 23, 2013

My heart is broken

September 23, 2013

It is with great sorrow I say good bye to a life long friend. He was a wonderful person and could not say enough. My prayers go to the family from our house to yours. RIP with all our family and friends. March on.

Barbara Korn

September 23, 2013

Our heartfelt love and prayers to all of you. We were so delighted to see him last year on his visit to Alabama. It had been so many years that we as cousins had been in touch. We are grateful that William brought his dad down to see us and so thankful that we got to visit with him before illness caught up with him. All of the cousins send their love.

Verna (mitzi) Kerr Cowley

September 23, 2013

To All in the Patton Family,

My heart goes out to all of you.

I am so sorry to hear of William's passing. It is so hard to say goodbye but know that he rests in peace now.

Pat Tacker

September 23, 2013

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss

Jim and Terri Schehr

September 23, 2013

I refer to Bill lovingly as my favorite leprechaun. He was a very good friend, and a talented musician. I will miss him very much. My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to Bill's family. Special prayers and sympathy to Jim, Bill's brother, who was my late fiance's best friend.
---Adrianne

Adrianne Kaplan

September 23, 2013

We are very sorry for you loss.

Marion & Jennifer Waldrep

September 23, 2013

i love you daddy.

September 23, 2013

Dear Patton family we are sorry for your loss.May God's promise of a new world free from sickness and death be with you.

Bankston

September 23, 2013

my dearest dad words can not express how much i am going to miss you. i love you so much. i was not ready for you to leave us yet. i will see again someday my dear daddy-o. i love you , love your nay nay { renee}

September 23, 2013

Rhonda and Bill I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family.

marianne ponkey

September 23, 2013

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