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Patricia Thornton Obituary
Patricia Ann "Patti Ann" Thornton (nee Gallagher)--Beloved wife of Tommy Joe; very proud mother of Megan and Joey; dear sister of Michael, CPD retired, (Clemencia) Gallagher; loving daughter of the late Patsy and Bernie Gallagher; dear sister-in-law of Pat (Kathie) Thornton, Mary Thornton, Michael (Joanne) Thornton and Eileen (Sean) Kearns; fun and loving aunt of Michael (Carly), Molly, Annemarie and Aileen Thornton, Jason Thornton and Lauren and Emma Kearns, and great aunt to Maeve Thornton; niece to many aunts and uncles; a true friend to all that she knew. Patti was the beloved Manager of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Hematology/Oncology at Advocate Children's Hospital--Park Ridge. She saved the lives of many children over her 22-year career at the hospital and treasured her time there. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse Hwy. in Park Ridge. Funeral Friday, family and friends are asked to meet at Immaculate Conception Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Megan and Joey's educational fund are appreciated. Donations may be made to the Thornton Children Education Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/thornton-children-education-fund?qid=319f8f2e030a7e204b8384198fa12e86 For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
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Kristen
February 19, 2023
Mike, I’m really sad to hear you lost your sister. I’m praying for you and the rest of your family. I really hope you are ok.
Karen Verdonck
September 30, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with Patti's family. I so enjoyed working with Patti at Lutheran General and so saddened by the news of her death. My hopes for Tommy Joe, Megan and Joey find peace and solace in your beautiful family memories and Patti's infectious smile and laughter. She is with you forever in your hearts. I am so sorry for your loss.
Maureen Staunton
September 15, 2022
With condolences, our prayers & thoughts are with your family at this most difficult time.
Johnny & Maureen Staunton & Family
Becky Gierling
September 12, 2022
Sending prayers and hope for comfort during this difficult time. Patti was such a joy to work with and she had the best sense of humor! She always found a way to make me laugh. She will be greatly missed.
Becky Gierling
Sandra Clark
September 12, 2022
Sending healing thoughts and prayers to Patti´s family during this difficult time. Patti was a joy to work with and she will be missed terribly. Her bright smile and infectious laugh brightened everyone´s day.
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