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Patrick Brosnan Obituary
Patrick Anthony Brosnan, 80, U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, Purple Heart recipient. Native of Knockbrack, Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry, Ireland; devoted son of the late Jack "Flurry" and Mary Kate nee Mangan; loving brother of the late Florence, Hannah Mai (Keith) Webster, Michael, John "Jack" (the late Johanna Maria) and Christy Brosnan (Kathleen); cherished uncle of CatherineMary, Patrick, Aiden, Giles,John, Hannah, Thomas, Mary, Gerard, Patrick, Maria, John, Timmy, Mikey, Patrick, Brendan, Noel, Mary, Catríona; dear cousin, great uncle, friend and neighbor; Proud former member of Union Local 399 Operating Engineers, Local 7 Firemen and Oilers, former elevated train motorman and conductor with CTA. Visitation Friday, April 28th 10 AM until Mass 11 AM at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, 8033 W. Addison, Chicago. Interment at a later date in Knockane Cemetery, Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry, Ireland. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Misericordia. Arrangements entrusted to Gibbons Family Funeral Home. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com
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Joanne McNamara
April 28, 2023
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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