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Patrick Hackett Obituary

Hackett, Patrick J. age 80, native of Eskra Omagh Co., Tyrone, Ireland, beloved husband of Bridget "Della" (nee Morley), dearest father of Mary, Jim (Mary), Tom (Mary) Hackett, Helen (Tony) Barker and Brian (Lisa) Hackett, cherished grandfather of of Patrick, Brendan, Brianna, Courtney, Kathleen, Thomas "Tom", Neil, Kevin, Sarah, Kevin, Catherine "Katie", Margaret "Maggie", and Daniel "Danny", fond brother, brother-in-law and uncle of many. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 8:45 a.m. from The Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 4950 W. 79th St., Burbank, to St. Symphorosa Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Rainbow Hospice, 444 North Northwest Highway, Suite 145, Park Ridge, IL. 60068 or American Cancer Society, 7234 W. Ogden Ave., Riverside, IL., 60546-2207 would be appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2008.

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Anne Maloney

December 7, 2008

Dear Della and Family,
I was not able to attend the wake or funeral, I wanted you to know that you were in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry for your loss and wish you lot's of strength during this difficult time.

Sue and Pat Holly

December 5, 2008

Dear Mary,

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I am sure he will be missed by all. As we cannot make the wake or funeral, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that in your grief, you will have many, many happy memories of your dad also.

Please accept our sympathies,
Pat and Sue Holly

Martin J. McCue, F.S.

December 5, 2008

Dear Mrs. Hackett, Brian and Family, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of your Brother Knights are with you at this time of sorrow. We will pray for your Father and your Family at our next Council meeting. May Patricks' soul and the souls of all our faithfully departed thru the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Brother Knights of Father Perez #1444 Knights of Columbus
Lawrence J. Lynch, Grand Knight

Lisa Noonan

December 5, 2008

Dearest Hackett's,

We are so sorry and know that heaven has just been made a more interesting place. We will miss his smiling face!
We love you all!
Mike and Lisa Noonan

Patrick & Helen Walsh

December 4, 2008

Our dear friend Mary, You have our sympathy.We won't be able to go to the wake as Sally Sharkeys' mom died on Dec. 2 and wake is tomorrow with funeral Saturday. Pls. know that we will keep you, your mom and all your family in our prayers. When things quiet down for you pls. get in touch with us. As always much love and many prayers. Pat & Helen

The Farnans

December 4, 2008

Tom- our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Wishing you all hope in the midst of sorrow and comfort in the midst of pain

Bernethia Baylie

December 4, 2008

Tom and Family,
May the peace and joy which you shared with your loved one be of great memories that will comfort you now and in the days ahead.

Allison Chorley

December 4, 2008

Brian & Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May fond memories get you through this difficult time. Love, Jeff, Allison, Jesse, Andy, & Jenny

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