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Patricia Gangas Obituary

Gangas, Patricia nee Kelly. Member and former president of Poets Club of Chicago, and member of Oakbrook Women's Club and Aylesford monday prayer group. Beloved wife of Thomas Gangas; loving mother of Peter & Valerie Gangas; Devoted daughter of the late James & the late Vivian Kelly, nee Fleming, daughter-in-law of the late Peter (Bessie) Gangas; fond sister of James (Patricia), the late Edward & the late Mary Helena Kelly; cherished aunt of Tracy, Mary Helena, Brian & Mark Kelly; dear cousin and close friend of many. Visitation Thursday, 3-9 PM, at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Rd. (3 blks S of Roosevelt Rd.) Lombard. Funeral Friday 9:30 a.m from the Funeral Home to Ascension of Our Lord Church, Oakbrook Terrace. mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials to American Cancer Society of DuPage, or University of Chicago Department of Oncology. Info: (630) 932-1500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 26, 2011.

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JUDITH GOLES

March 16, 2011

DEAR TOM AND FAMILY
THE WORLD IS A SMALLER PLACE NOW WITHOUT PAT, BUT KNOW SHE WILL ALWAYS BE WATCHING OVER YOU, AND AT YOUR SIDE. SHE WAS A LOVING, BEAUTIFUL PERSON. I AM SO FORTUNATE TO HAVE KNOWN HER. JUDITH

Pat Marrazz

March 3, 2011

It's been many years since i've seen Pat. We went to High School together. What a character she was and quite a basketball player. I will never forget her. Her smiling face and great humor. Yes, I'm sure she's in heaven. My condolences to her family. Pat (Sullivan) Marrazz

Fernando Lopez MD

February 3, 2011

Dear Tom, Peter, & Valerie:

Pat was a beautiful person inside and out. Her soul will last forever. She loved you all and many loved her. She will be sorely missed. My condolences to you all.

Love,
Fernando F Lopez MD

Richard Vacco Jr

January 31, 2011

To Tom and the children ... heard from my mother that Pat has recently passed away. WAY BACK WHEN when I began writing poetry, Pat got a hold of my self-published book, read it, and then sent my parents a lovely hand-written letter acknowledging my efforts and struggles. It was very touching. AND ABOUT 4 MONTHS ago I ran into Pat at the "Brewed Awakening Cafe" in Westmont. MY CONDOLENSES FOR YOUR FAMILIES LOSS.

Richard Vacco Jr.

January 31, 2011

To Tom and the children ... heard from my mother that Pat has recently passed away. WAY BACK WHEN when I began writing poetry, Pat got a hold of my self-published book, read it, and then sent my parents a lovely hand-written letter acknowledging my efforts and struggles. It was very touching. AND ABOUT 4 MONTHS ago I ran into Pat at the "Brewed Awakening Cafe" in Westmont. MY CONDOLENSES FOR YOUR FAMILIES LOSS.

Richard Vacco Jr.

January 31, 2011

Tom and family .... my mom informed me that Pat has recently passed away. WAY BACK WHEN when I started writing poetry, I was touched when I received a hand-written letter from her. She apparently got a hold of one of my self-published books, read it, and then sent this letter to my parents (acknowledging my efforts and struggles) ...
I think I saw Pat about 4 months ago at the BREWED AWAKENING
cafe in Westmont (one of those poetry reading functions) ....
MY CONDOLENSES FOR YOUR FAMILIES LOSS.
Richard Vacco Jr. 630-890-6311

Paul Farahvar

January 29, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. Pat clearly touched so many people as was clear from the services. My thoughts and prayers are with you Val, Pete, Tom and the extended family.

January 28, 2011

Tom and family:
Pat was a very kind,beautiful and classy lady! We will miss her and her poetry.

Marilyn Carpino Williams-Siena Class '56

January 27, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. Patsy was a wonderful person. We so enjoyed her wit and bubbly personality at all the Todd events. She was someone special. She will be missed but she is now at peace. Our deepest sympathy.
Ed & Helena Kies

January 27, 2011

Pat was part of our close group at Siena...she was a poet and had a lovely voice..I will never forget her...my sympathy to your whole family..mary kay healy hennessy

Sherry Haraf

January 27, 2011

Val, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know you loved and treasured your mother very much.
My prayers are with you and your family.

January 27, 2011

Dear Gangas family, I was a classmate of Pat's at Siena High School. Pat was a wonderful, funny, and smart person. My prayers for Pat and for you for your loss.

Virginia Beverly Stainer Sansone

Sheryl Bigbee

January 27, 2011

To the Gangas Famuly,
I was sorry to hear of your loss. I did't know Kelly, but I know her friend Lois who spoke so highly of her. She would always tell me about her health issues and how she was doing. My prayers go out to your family and know that earth has not sorrows that heaven can not heal.

Maureen Kett Ruane

January 27, 2011

My deepest sympathy to Pat's family. I was a classmate of Pat's at Siena. She wrote a poem for each of our class reunions. She was a gift to all of us.

Gayle Prior

January 27, 2011

Val.....I didnt know your Mom very well at all, but the few occasions I did get to talk with her i enjoyed every minute. I loved her free spirit and, as silly as this may sound, her fabulous hats and wonderful hair styles. My prayers are with you, your brother and daddy, and of course, your mom.

sharon krue

January 26, 2011

Dear Tom, Val, and Peter,
Very sorry for your loss, I did not know your wife, mother, very well but, I knew the rest of the family, My prayers and thoughts are with you always. I pray that her memory will keep you strong.

All our Love,
Scott & Sharon Krue
From Bsiley's

Bette McMillan

January 26, 2011

My deepest sympathy to Pat's family. I was a classmate of Pat's at Siena High School. Remembering her in my prayers.
Bette (Worth) McMillan

January 26, 2011

We were so blessed to have know Patricia. Our hearts go out to her family.Ron & Carlotta Lencioni

January 26, 2011

So sorry to hear of Pat's passing. She was so fun & interesting. Our heartfelt sympathies. Aggie O'Bryan & John Russell

January 26, 2011

Another one of our beloved Siena classmates has now passed on only to be reunited with us when we all meet again. I wish to extend my sincere sympathy to the whole family at their tremendous loss.

Joy Buetow McMahon....Brisbane Australia

Genevieve Sorci EDwards

January 26, 2011

My prayer is with all members of Pat Kelly family. I spent four years as one of Pats many friends at Siena High School. My prayers to the family.
Genevieve Sorci Edwards

Jeanne

January 26, 2011

You have touched all of our lives and will be loved and missed forever.
Friend and neighbor;

Fran (Quane) Kube

January 26, 2011

"Death is nothing at all - I have only slipped away into the next room. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Laugh as we always laughed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be the household word that it always was. Let it be spoked without effort. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was; there is absolutely unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of your mind because I am out of your sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near just around the corner. All is well. Nothing is past; nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before - only better, infinitely happier and forever - we will all be one together with Christ." (Carmelite Monastery, Tallow, County Waterford,Ireland)
Patsy and her Family are in our prayers. Dennis and I are friends of Mary Todd. Patsy Kelly cousin

Pat Arman

January 26, 2011

Our sympathy to Tom, Valerie and Peter. The 58th years we have know her and her family have been a blessing to us. Pat and Ed Arman

January 26, 2011

Very sorry to hear that Pat passed away. She put up a good fight for many years. She will be missed.


Janet Schumlitz Cella, Geneva- Siena classmate

January 26, 2011

She was a great person. We were classmates at Siena also. Will remember her and her family in my prayers.

Donna Williams Eisinger

January 26, 2011

Pat will be remembered. We were classmates at Siena. So sorry for your loss.

Bruni Collins, Mundelein, IL

Pat Fulco

January 26, 2011

God has called another Sienan home. My prayers are with Pat and her beloved family at this sad time. With affection from a former classmate Pat Wright Fulco

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