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Patricia Gallagher Obituary

Gallagher, Patricia M. 63, devoted daughter of the late Marie (nee Viskocil) and Robert; beloved sister of Mary Ann (William) Droel, Lorraine (Marty) Pacocha, Janet Gallagher, Barbara (Stephan) Cohn and John (Michele) Gallagher; dear aunt of Andrew (Brittany) Pacocha, Elizabeth and Robert Droel, Benjamin and Jeffrey Olson, Anna Cohn and Lauren and Adam Gallagher. Visitation Thursday 3:00-9:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. Funeral Friday 9:00 a.m. to St. Benedict Church for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Info 773-588-5850, www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 13, 2018.

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Sandra Hodel Runtz

March 8, 2024

Prayers continue for Patty and the Gallagher Family.

June (Maciuszek) Montgomery

March 8, 2021

Patricia was a sweet and kind person - thinking of the Gallagher family today as I'm sure she is greatly missed.

sandie HodelRuntz

March 7, 2021

Remembering Patty fondly of our days at St John's and McGuane Park. Keeping her and The Gallagher Family in my prayers.

March 17, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Donna Dorn

March 17, 2018

I remember Pat as an avid swimmer. She was always an active member of Fran Sweeney's swim team. The one thing I remember was that Pat was like a "mother hen" checking on the swimmer and making sure that everything was in order. She will be missed at our reunions.

Michele Pacocha

March 16, 2018

My condolences to the Gallagher family on their loss. Pat was a wonderful woman and will be missed.

Claudia Candella

March 15, 2018

Lorraine and the entire Gallagher family, I know you are a strong family. Memories can never be replaced and I am sure you have many. They will get you through this together. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Claudia Candella

St. John Nepomucene grammer school

June Maciuszek Johnson

March 14, 2018

My heart goes out to all of the Gallagher family in the passing of Patricia. I'll always have fond memories of our grammer school days. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

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Marianne Bingham '72 Serrambana

March 14, 2018

Patty has found peace and has received her reward as promised by our Lord. I pray that her family finds peace. I will also pray that Our Loving Lord will send Angels to comfort her family in the days ahead.

Janet Hamilton

March 14, 2018

My sincere condolences to John and family. Hold on to the great memories. God bless

March 13, 2018

Sending my condolences to all members of The Gallagher Family.

Grateful for our days together at St John Nepomucene. Will keep Patty and family in my prayers.

Sandie Hodel-Runtz
Park Ridge, IL

March 13, 2018

May God's promise found in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength and hope in the days ahead.

Lisa Davis

March 13, 2018

My deepest sympathy to the family. May you find strength to endure in the God of all comfort. 1Pet.5:7 tells us to throw all our anxiety on him because he cares for us.

March 13, 2018

My Condolences To The Family;
I'm so sorry for your great loss. May the God of all comfort be with you all during this difficult time.

March 13, 2018

May Gods word found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14 bring you comfort and peace.

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