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Patricia Galligan Obituary

Galligan, Patricia nee Murray, 92, Beloved wife of the late Jack. Loving mother of Mary Pat (Colin) Simpson, Joan (Robert) Albertson, John (Donna), Ann (Lance) Aarstad, Marijo (Mike) Ward and Kevin (Mary) Galligan. Proud and cherished grandmother of Mark CPD (Mindy), Tom (Sarah) and the late Brian Simpson, Michael and Megan Albertson, John, Michael CPD and Mary Galligan, Kelly and Patrick Aarstad, Bridget (David) Lonergan and Colleen Ward. Great-grandmother of Bailey and Madeline Lonergan, Ryan and Evan Simpson. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park Road on Monday from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday 9:15 am to St. Andrew Church for 10 am mass. Interment St. Joseph. Info 773-588-5850.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 16, 2011.

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Mark Olszewski

January 31, 2011

To the Galligan Family. I'm very sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful woman. I have some great memories of your family from St. Andrews. May God bless you all.

Betty Rosales

January 20, 2011

Dear Annie and Marijo,Your Mom was such a wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family.

Richard Allison

January 19, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of such a delightful person. I met Pat at St Andrews Church where we helped with counting the collections. I also have fond memories of her at daily mass with the "gang of gals" she was a part of. May thoughts and prayers with your family as you celebrate a wonderful person and a life well lived. She will be greatly missed.
Sincerely,
Rich Allison

January 18, 2011

To the Galligan Family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. Although I didn't know her, she raised a great family. When I read the obit, imagine my surprise....I knew 4 of you but did not know you were all from the same family!!!! I apologize I was unable to attend the wake, Unfortunately, I was at another wake. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary McDonagh Chaput

Judy Cooney

January 18, 2011

Dear John & Donna,
I just found out . . . I am so sorry for your loss.
John, your Mom was a wonderful lady always had a smile and cute quip to add. It was my pleasure knowing her. I will keep her and all of you in my prayers.
May God comfort you & your family. How blessed you all were to have her for so long in your lives.
Love & Deepest Sympathy,

Barbara Favia

January 18, 2011

Peace, hope, and strength during this difficult time. May you find comfort that her peaceful passing has reunited her spirtually with God and loved ones.

Bunny Kelly

January 18, 2011

Goodbye dear friend. You will be missed by all of the Church Ladies, Duncan donuts, and many more. Love, Bunny

January 17, 2011

Dear Galligans, so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. You were blessed to have her so many years. Cherish the great memories you have of her. You and your mom are in our prayers.
Don & Diana Rage

January 17, 2011

mary pat and family...
we were very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
dan and kathy waterloo

January 17, 2011

Dear Kevin and Mary: Our condolences to you and your family. Your neighbors, Richard & Stefani

January 17, 2011

Dear Kevin and Mary: Our condolences to you and your family. Your neighbors, Richard & Stefani

Audrey O'Callaghan

January 17, 2011

Dear Annie,
I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Collette Evans (Bruscato)

January 17, 2011

Dear Joan:
Fond memories of your mother as our troup leader, driving us to CYO Camp at Hamlin Park and many fun times at the Galligan house. Your mother was a classy lady. My sympathy to all.

Diane and Joe Schmit

January 17, 2011

Dear John,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

TRISH NEE

January 16, 2011

Fond memories of Mrs. Galligan, always smiling!!!!

January 16, 2011

SHE WAS ONE OF THE NICEST LADIES I EVER MET!!! HOW LUCKY WE ALL WERE TO HAVE KNOWN HER!!!!

LOVE,
THE FARRAGHERS

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