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Pat Strocchia Obituary

Strocchia, Pat 76, of Palos Hills and Sister Lakes, MI, passed away October 17, 2013. Devoted husband of Angela (nee Catalano); loving father of Patricia (David) Rascon, Marty (Peggy), Donna (Billy) Caputo, Teresa, Frank (Rosemary), Susan (Rick) Ziegler and Pat Jr. (Beth); proud grandpa of 22; great-grandpa of 19, and great-great-grandpa of 1; cherished brother of the late Anthony (Fern) Fallegiardo and the late Teresa (the late Marco Melone and the late John Durako); beloved brother-in-law of Lee (the late John) Hoffman, the late Phyllis and Julian Kosinski and Geri (Ken) Pershinske; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was a longtime member of Glaziers Union Local #27. Visitation Monday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Hills Funeral Home, Ltd., 10201 S. Roberts Rd. (8000W) Palos Hills. Funeral Tuesday 9:30 a.m. from funeral home to Sacred Heart Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment private. Info. 708-598-5880 or hillsfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 20, 2013.

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October 21, 2013

Ms. Lynn Guerrieri
I am very sorry for your loss.

October 21, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. I know its very hard to lose a loved one, especially a parent. Hugs, Doreen Phelan

October 21, 2013

Dear Strocchia Family
The thoughts and prayers of my family are with you.
Jack Brabec

Rob & Stacy Zeigler

October 21, 2013

Sue,

We are so sorry for the loss of your dad. May your memories help you through this difficult time. We are here for you if you need anything.

Love you
Rob & Stacy

Mary Campbell

October 21, 2013

Patricia you and your entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 20, 2013

Dear Strocchia Family - I am very sorry for the lose of Mr. Stocchia. He was a great man and always took time out for everyone. Summers on Dewey Lake were always more interesting with Mr. Stocchia. He will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kevin Gallagher

Maureen Gallagher

October 20, 2013

Dear Angie and family,
My deepest, deepest condolences. I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of Pat from Dewey Lake. I so enjoyed his laugh, his smile, and his humor. Pat always stopped working just to talk. I will truly miss him. I send my hugs to all of you. I will keep you in my prayers.
Love,
Maureen Gallagher

Mary Carres Finamore

October 20, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I'm sending you a hug from afar.

Mary Frances Studzinski

October 19, 2013

I was blessed to have called him dad and for a grandfather to Anthony, Pat, and Nicholas. He was very kind, loving, generous, and always optimistic. He loved his family and lived life to the fullest. I will keep the memories forever close. My heart and prayers are with all of you. Love, Mary Fran

Bobbie Rovner

October 19, 2013

I offer my condolences to Pat's family and am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Pat for many years and found him to be one of the finest people I have ever known - very personable, always an uplifting person to be around, always with a smile, and always with a kind word for everyone. I will miss him dearly.

Collin Kosinski

October 19, 2013

Everyone is in my thoughts and prayers I'm
sorry I can't be with you right now I miss and
Love you.
Love, Collin

Jacquie Toigo

October 19, 2013

My deepest condolences to Angie and the entire Strocchia family during this most difficult time. Pat was an extraordinary man. I will forever remember him whenever I am drinking a glass of homemade Baileys. "Here's to you Pat", may you rest in peace.
God Bless you all, Much Love,

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