Patrick Farrell Obituary

"P.J. was a hell of a man,and a great guy. Sorry to hear. Condolences.

Heartfelt sympathy to you, Mary Jane, and all your family.

Trisha & Family,
Deepest sympathies from my family to yours. Trisha, I have never forgotten your kindness towards me in school. I only hope that God gives you whatever you need during this difficult time. Your father's spirit lives on through you and your family. May God bless all of you.

To the whole Farrell clan, my heart goes out to you all. PJ was always there for me when I need some advice or just a good talking to. I am so sorry about your loss and also i'm sorry I missed the wake and funeral as I was out of town. Please don't hesitate to call if anyone needs anything. Paul Jedrzejak

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Dear Mary Jane & family. We hope that happy memories will help you through this difficult time.
Sincerely, Jerry & Kathy Benigni
retired CFD

Mary Jane, Danny, All

Sorry to hear of your loss. A great guy that will be sorely missed. He lit up the room every time he came to Detroit whether for a wedding, an anniversary, or a funeral (or deer hunting). A genuine and totally dedicated family man. We will miss his iron grip, bear hugs, and hearty laugh. You are in our prayers.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

P.J.and Mary always had a smile on their faces every time i saw them.They raised great kids and all were model students and athletes at St. Clare's.God bless you and your great family.
Jim Venckus

my prayers and deepest sympathy go out to the entire family during this sad time. pat was a wonderful husband and father

Mrs. Farrell & Family,

Were were sorry to hear of your unexpected loss. I will remember Mr. Farrell for the Gaelic Fire Brigade picnics, Irish Milwaukee Fest, and especially for his gesture of the sign of the cross on my forehead and for toasting a Bud with him while sitting on the pew in the kitchen.

To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die and I'm sure Mr. Farrell will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

With our sympathy and prayers to you and your family,

I will miss the special blessing he would give whenever saying goodbye. Wish I could be home to give them back.

My condolences to the family of P.J...He brought his humor and smiles to the fire house,and made the day a easy one.

Dear Farrell Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. It is so difficult to say goodbye to such a special person. Mr. Farrell's greatest legacy will always be his family. His love and integrity shine through all of you. It shows every time we are greeted by a Farrell. Your kindness blows us away each and every time. So many of our memories include your big, beautiful family and for that, we are grateful. You are all in our hearts during this difficult time. Hold on tightly to your wonderful memories and always, to one another.
God Bless, Love, The Pasternak's
Maureen, Leslie & Kevin, Lauren & Amjd, Christian, Carolyn, Emma & Jack

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the entire Farrell family. What a wonderful man. He will be missed.

PJ and family, So sorry to hear about your Dad, he was such a nice man.

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. P.J. will be remembered at our next Police Mass (this Sunday, 23 OCT, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd). In the meantime, may his family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ.

Mary Jane and Family,
Sending you love and sympathy on the loss of P.J. We have fond memories of P.J. and "his bride" and wonderful children. His bigger than life personality always lit up a room. He was a beautiful man and we will miss him.
Wayne and Linda Renderman

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Farrell family. PJ was one of the nicest men we ever met. He was always so nice to me and my family

The Farrell family is in our prayers at this most difficult time. P.J. was a great man.
The McEldowney Family

I'll always remember PJ as a young candidate firefighter. When he came to Eng 8 in Chinatown, he was a very outgoing and likeable person. You have our deepest sympathies. Ray & Helene Miller

My Condolences to MaryJane and her family. PJ will be in my prayers as well as his family. I know he will be missed,but will always be remembered.
Carmen Marose

Our sympathy to the entire Farrell family. I had only met Mr. Farrell a couple of times, but will never forget seeing him at Irish Fest in Milwaukee last year celebrating his 80th Birthday with his entire family. I think there was about 80 of you! All of you wearing the special T-shirts celebrating Mr. Farrell. Large families are such a blessing! You are in our prayers.
Carol Darwent, Tom Cody's Redhead.

"To the entire Farrell family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. "P.J." always was the first to welcome you with a smile. He will be missed." Katie, Caroline, Vivian & Peter Recchia

Our thoughts are with the entire Farrell family during this very difficult and trying time. We are so sorry for your loss.

To the best Godfather a girl could ever ask for if she had a choice!! Only 6 weeks apart, you were the closest my Dad had to a brother...and it showed. Since my parents chose you, and I was first, I know I got the best of the best!!!

You once told me when I was in high school, the only real, important, original and non materialistic thing you could give to each of your children was their good name, and for that reason, no first or middle name would be repeated.....I have never forgotten that conversation and I found it very profound and endearing.

You weren't fond that I put ketchup on my meat, but you ALWAYS greeted me with "there's my girl"....you always made me feel like the most important person in the room whenever you saw me.

Thank you for the back-cracking hugs, the true Christian meaning of being a Godfather (it wasn't un-noticed) and the signs of the Cross on my forehead.

I hope you are enjoying a Bud, singing Irish songs and reuniting with those we have lost in past years. I know that your baby Sean is thrilled to have his Dad by his side and showing you how Big Time does it in Heaven!

I'll be seeing you in all the old familiar places!!

I will miss you more than you will know

~ jackie

To the entire Farrell Family. PJ will be remembered as a great family man and friend to all. I am sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sympathy to you and your family during this time of need.

I have lost my brother "Elwood". Wayne "Jake " Renderman

Dear Mary Jane and all the kids....we just heard the sad news of PJ's passing..we are truely sorry for your loss...we will miss his warm hugs and kisses everytime we saw him...our thoughts and prayers are with you all...

Fitz and Mary Ellen

My heart goes out to all of the family and extended family of P.J. I have such wonderful memories and always loved going to "The Farrell's" for what ever holiday or occasion that brought it to be. Such warmth, acceptance, joy and love exuded from both P.J. and Mary Jane. Some people you remember, there are those that you never forget, no matter how long it's been. My deepest sympathies. Ellie

TO THE ENTIRE FARRELL FAMILY.I CANNOT EXPRESS HOW SORRY I AN FOR YOUR LOSS.WHAT I WILL SAY IS THAT I WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY TO HAVE HAD SUCH A GREAT UNION ROLE MODEL IN MY LIFE...HE WILL BE MISSED.THANK YOU P.J.FOR SHOWING EVERYONE HOW ITS DONE

Please accept my condolances. Not only a very sad loss for the family, but for all that new or worked with him.
"P.J." had a commanding presence in a room, or on the road driving Eng. 49. I'll always remember him "beefing up" our morning coffee at the firehouse.
God bless.

To the wonderful family of PJ, you have our deepest sympathy. He touched many hearts, and will always be remembered. God Bless PJ!

Dear MaryJane and beautiful family."..P.J." was a good family man...its been along time...but , one never forgets such a outgoing man... My prayers and care are with all...May the radiance of God's light shine on his soul...Lovingly,Maureen {Durkin} Seiler...

"Mary Jane and family, Our thought and prayers are will. P.J. will be greatly missed." Tim and Gloria Collins

"Mary Jane and family, Our thought and prayers are will. P.J. will be greatly missed." Tim and Gloria Collins (Marco Island FL.)

Mary Jane, we were sadden to hear of his passing. Our prayers & thoughts are with you, and all the cousins!! May he rest in peace. He's got a friend waiting for him in heaven, Britz!! God bless him.

To the Farrell Family
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time. May He Rest In Peace

The entire Farrell Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. His spirit and memory will live on through all of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Jane,
I was shocked to hear of P.J.'s passing. He will be sorely missed by me and all who knew him. My prayers go out to you and your family.

Mary Jane
I was shocked to hear of P.J.S passing.
He will be sorely missed by me and all
who knew him. My prayers go out to you
and your family.

A wonderful man, father, friend, and firefighter!!! I'm blessed to know that I knew him...P.J. will be missed by all but never forgotten!!!

Dear Mrs. Farrell and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Tony,Vida,Eric,Adam and Andria

I have forever etched in my memory the sound of Mr. Farrell's footsteps coming up the stairs to remind us that his house was not a gymnasium. No matter how much trouble we caused you always felt so loved in Mr. Farrell's presence.

Dear Mary Jane and Family,
I am so sorry for all of you at this sad time. Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of P.J. He was such a good man and a great father to all of his children. Remembering being at many fun and happy times at the Farrell house. May God bless and comfort all of you during this sad time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love
Debbie McMahon and Family

Tricia, Michele, Matt, Bobby, Megan, Matt & MaryCate--We are very sorry for your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May you find comfort in your memories during this difficult time. Jon,Sue,Lauren,Christina and Julia

Kevin & Rhonda and Mal & Dawn - Please accept our deepest sympathies. May you find comfort in your family & friends. Let us know if there is anything we can do. Keeping all of you & your family in our thoughts & prayers. The Durcans

The first time I was introduced to PJ was at the cousins Christmas party. I hadn't met anyone yet and it was overwhelming to meet so many new faces. PJ came right up to me and gave me a kiss and a hug. It will always be my fondest memory of him. Thank you for making me feel like a part of the family right from the start.

Timmy sends his love and deepest sympathy to the family from Bahrain.

I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to the entire Farrell Family-my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

JMJ Sincere condolences and prayers from all the Roland Family. Large families are both a blessing and a trial and he showed us it can be done with love, style, and grace.

PJ you were my engineer, friend and most of all Brother! I will miss you.

CONDOLENCES FROM THE CALIENDO FAMILY, JOE&DAR
RIP

To Mary Jane & all of the kids we send our deepest regrets on your loss.
P. J. was one of a kind. A true and loyal friend. A great fireman, but most of all his love for his family was what made him the great guy that he was. We truly lost one of the good guys. May God Bless P.J.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. We are so sorry for your loss. Take care.

Dear Mrs. Farrell & Family,
I did not know PJ but from what I hear, he was a wonderful husband, father and friend. Sounds like he had a blessed life. Treasure the memories and he will be with you always. Mrs. Farrell, you're very lucky you got to share your life with your chosen partner. Some of us never get that. Much love and prayers to all.

Mary Jane & Family;
What a great pleasure it was to work and know "PJ" for all these years of CFD and BOB. My sincere condolence and prayers. If only we had more with the spirit and loyalty of "PJ" Farrell.
Kugie

my deepest sympathy for the whole family.
he will be missed deeply.
whenthe rainbow is shining that is dad way of telling you he is happy for you all.
when there rain drops coming down. that is dad way telling you he feels yur pain and is crying with you.
when the sun is out. that is dad way of telling you that he is so excited for you and he loves you all.

He was an Irishman, He was a Christian man. He was a fireman, He was a gentleman. He was a husband, father, grandfather and great friend. It was truly our blessing to have had the honor of knowing him. He welcomed us into your family from the first moment we met and always gave us his special blessing when we would leave. Please stay strong and know that he will always be in our hearts. We love you all and now we have another angel watching over us.

My sincere condolences to the Farrell family. I had the honor of meeting your father a few times quite awhile ago but I will never forget the pride and joy he had for his family. His love for all of you truly showed and shined. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Allyson Coglianese

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Mr Farrell from St Clare's...

The Fallen Limb
A limb has fallen from the family tree.
I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me.
Remember the best times, the laughter, the song.
The good life I lived while I was strong.
Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you.
Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through.
My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.
Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.
Continue traditions, no matter how small.
Go on with your life, don't worry about falls
I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin.
Until the day comes we're together again.
Author Unknown


We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Matt & Rachel Wilkinson and Family

RIP Uncle PJ love ya!