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Francis Nolan Obituary

Nolan, Francis "Pat" Age 80. Loving husband and best friend of Dorothy (nee Butler) for 60 years; loving father of Mary Patt (Kevin) Clancy, Frannie (John) McInerney, Nancy (Mike) Sullivan, Dorothy (Michael) Small, Jimmy (Lori), and Patrick (Chris); proud grandpa of 14 and great-grandpa of 9; dear brother, uncle and friend to many. 36-year employee of Anheuser Busch. Proud Little Flower alum, and class of Leo High School, 1951. Visitation Sunday 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Monday 9:00 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge to St. Alexander Church, 7025 W. 126th Street, Palos Heights. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. For funeral info 708-422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 23, 2014.

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vicki drogemuller

August 17, 2020

Many blessings to you Francis...you are not forgotten but, in a better place.

August 27, 2014

Your family is in my prayers. Elayne Moran

Maureen & Bob Lake

August 25, 2014

So sorry for your loss Dorothy. We will keep you. & your family in our prayers

Andy/Kim Berndl

August 25, 2014

Dorothy and Mike - my sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of your dad. Mike was so kind to attend my son's wedding during this hard time. I wish I could have attended the visitation to return the favor. God Bless

August 24, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May you have peace by knowing that he is in a better place now.
Jerry Nichols & Helen Cole

Phil & Stephanie @ Phil's Auto

August 24, 2014

Your family is in our prayers. Pat will be greatly missed. He was one of a kind with the biggest and brightest smile and always words of encouragement. We are greatly sorry for your loss.

August 24, 2014

To Pat, Chris, Erin, Patrick and Molly,
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father and grandfather. Our prayers are with you all at this stressful time.
Jerry and Nancy Rogers

Joell Kummer

August 24, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking and praying for you!!! Xoxoxo

Carl and Vicki Drogemuller

August 24, 2014

May the Lord give Pat eternal rest as he now looks down upon his family and assures them that, he is in a restful and peaceful place. God Bless you all and, our sincere condolences to your entire family. Carl and Vicki

Julie Feigl

August 24, 2014

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

Andrew Christophersen

August 23, 2014

Dorothy and Family:
Pat will be missed by all who knew him. Pat and entire Nolan Family will be in my prayers.

Sincerely,
Andy Christophersen

August 23, 2014

Thanks for ALL the wonderful memories in Michigan and for the last 48yrs..I always looked forward to hanging with you and Dot ...I will always think of you with a smile and a secret laugh over "Herm" you will be greatly missed by this "Daisy Mae"...

Facta Non Verba!

Pat Hickey

August 23, 2014

We have lost a True Lion who walked the roar like no other. Christ has another great guy on the heavenly squad.

Kathleen

August 23, 2014

I am so very sorry for your loss. He will be watching over us now.

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Memorial Events
for Francis Nolan

Aug

24

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Curley Funeral Home

6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL

Aug

25

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Aug

25

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Alexander Church

7025 W. 126th Street, Palos Heights, IL

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6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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