Patrick Henry Obituary

Still think of Fr Pat and am glad he was part of my life. Rest in Peace dear Father

Still think of Father Pat and as his prayers for my family and me. I continue to pray for the souls in purgatory, especially my family, loved one and all Priests. Father was a wonderful friend and confessor and a great role model.

I just learned of Fr. Pat's passing. What a shock. He was way too young to be taken away from everyone whose path he crossed. How lucky I feel to have known him. I remember him from St. Christina's and the Charismatic group also. My prayers go to all his family. God must have needed Fr. Pat for his choir of angels. What a booming and delightful voice Fr. Pat had. God bless all his family.

Father Pat I just found out tonight at St Ritas that you have died. I can not believe it. The 24 years plus that I have known you - You have alwaysbeen a very Holy Depply committed to God and His service. Everytime I would come to visit you If you were not taking care of business of the parish - you were always in front of the Blessed Sacrement. At your first healing Mass at st syms- my friend and I attended- , during the Mass when you extended you arms out your vestment ( white , with flames of fire mebroidered onthe bottom) that chasibel turned luminesous and the flmes on the bottom became real flames- both my friend and I had seen it=- it took us over a month to speak of it. God chosse you for zhis work and blessed you with His power of healing. .
I cannot tell you good-bye. you have seen us thru so many things- last year when we came to see you beforem my surgery, you spent over an hour and a half with us- that visit will forever be in my heart, that day was so very special for me, God really needs ot leave the good ones like you here we so need priests like you. I will miss you deeply . I can not imangine this world without you in it. Thank you for ll you have done Father Pat, you are truly God's hand on this earth. It was such a privelege to have known you from The time you first came to St Syms. My heart is broken knowing I will never again be blessed by you or be able to come and visit you or receive Our Lord from your priests hands again. God keep you in HIs arms and at His side.

Fr. Pat was a great man. He helped my husband through some tough times, and he also helped me regain some of my faith. I only wish he would have known that my then-roommate became my husband, and I wish he could have officiated our union. He was a great man, and I'm a better person for knowing him. I'm glad we had him come bless our home.

In loving memory of a wonderful priest. Fr. Pat, may the beauty of heaven be yours.

To the Henry Family:
How grateful we are, at St. Catherine's, for all of Pat's Faith, Hope, and Love; his hard work for the good of our Parish, and for The Glory of God. Amen.

I am truly saddened at the passing of Fr. Pat Henry. I knew him from St. Symphorosa Parish in Chicago. He was such an inspired and holy man. I am blessed to have meet him.

I was at mass yesterday at St Patrick's in Lemont when the priest asked us to pray for the soul of Fr Patrick Henry from St Catherine in Oak Lawn. What a horrible shock. My deepest condolences to his family. He truly is a saint in heaven now but a terrible loss for this world that needed a special and beautiful soul to guide us as he did. Words fail me in expressing my sympathy once again to Fr Pat's family. He is with you, I know.

May God Bless
Kay Henry and Family
Bridie

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

What an amazing and beautiful tribute today to a wonderful man! Fr Pat's nieces are very talented, from singing to speaking... I will never forget today, last week, or the 8 years of peace and joy when I saw that Fr. Pat was saying Mass, or walking across the parking lot waving, or asking me about my loved ones....He brought me more peace than I realized.... I one of the lucky ones who requestied, believed, and witnessed first hand a healing miracle. I am forever in debt,and my faith has grown to new levels as a result of knowing Fr. Pat. I wish I could wake up from this bad dream, but am comforted knowing that he is experiencing the pure joy of heaven that we all strive for. I caught myself today at a moment of impatience, stopping... and saying to myself... WWPD? My goal is to do my best to be positive, smiling, caring for others, and patient... because Fr. Pat brought me to know Jesus by doing those things..... May we all begin healing.....

I am so sad to hear of Fr. Pat's passing. He married my husband and I at St. Symphorosa Church in 1991. He was a wonderful young priest who guided us as we prepared for our marriage. May he rest in eternal peace. Deepest sympathies to his family.

PJ May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I remember you were always very kind to everyone. God Bless you! Mary McEvoy

Father Pat, you were the priest who married my husband and I 23 years ago. You were also the celebrant at my brother's wedding and father's funeral--so you were present at many of my family's important life events. You were a wonderful priest and wonderful person who had an impact on SO MANY peoples' lives. I will always remember you with great fondness and admiration. You will be greatly missed. I will pray for you--may you rest in peace.

Father Pat was a kind and benevolent man, and a living testament to his faith. I will always remember how he would take the time to bless the children who were too young to receive communion as they accompanied their parents. His legacy will be all of the kind acts we will remember for the rest of our lives. I pray that he will rest in peace, the same peace that he brought to many during his all-too-short stay on this earth.

Dear P.J. I remember walking to St. Catherine's church with Cathy and John, all the way from your parent's house. How wonderful that you became a priest there. I'm sure you made a great one; you always were a kind person and sweet soul. My condolences to your family .Kolleen Kelly

Pat, I danced with you at your ordination party. Your love for life was evident on that dance floor, and it is one of my most cherished memories. While we probably would not agree now on the path our church should take, we both share a love for it. See you when I see you and we'll have a beer and dance again. Nancy Novak

Fr. Pat you will be greatly missed by everyone. Kitty Turkowski

We will miss you. You were a great priest! Jeannine, Dave & Terry Tabel

I met Fr. Pat when I was helping my mother plan my brother's funeral. I was truly amazed at the time he took with us to get a know my brother (who lived in another state). Based on the homily at the funeral, you would have thought they were old friends. He was a great servant of God and I am happy that he is now in Paradise. My condolences to his family.

Father Henry was such a wonderful priest, and had the most interesting homilies. Will miss him very much.

What a truly holy man who will be greatly missed by all he touched. Thanks for all you have done for us.
The Shine Family

Father Pat, May God generously reward you for your generous, loving and devoted priestly care for his people.
Mary Scannell

May your love and warmest memories comfort you as your heart begins to heal.

C Johnson

As a brand new parishoner, I never got the chance to tell Fr. Henry that the overflowing of his love for the Church is what brought me to become a member of St. Catherine's. I mourn that he is not longer here with us but I rejoice that his is with Jesus.

When you were at St. Symphorosa Parish you inspired me with your presence. Your homilies were so great. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Father Pat you were a devoted servant of christ and a devoted pastor of Saint CATHERINE`S. Thank You for helping my wife`s family with her sister`s funeral.You will always be in our prayers. Colleen and Dennis Lenihan

I knew Father Pat from the prayer group that used to meet at St. Pancratius on Saturday evenings. May Father rest in the peace tht only Jesus can give.

Father Pat was a ray of light in our darkest days. A true soldier for goodness and his God. I pray for you. I will miss you. I will never forget you. Well done, Father Pat. Welcome home. Karen Ferguson

Fr. Pat you have touched many lives and will truly be missed. You helped our family when we needed it the most and we will be forever grateful. God had greater plans for you, may you Rest In Peace. Joe, Laurie, Nicole, PJ Kinnerk.

Fr. Pat was called too soon. His family and St. Catherine's still needed him. So sorry for your lose.
Rich and Sue Farrell

Father Pat you will be missed. You were a wonderful example of what a parish priest should be. I enjoyed being a parishioner at St. Symphorosa while you were there. Peace to your loved ones.

Father Pat You will be missed by all who knew you God Bless You.

Father Pat you have been and always be a guiding light for me. You were always there for me when I needed your blessings and guidence. You will be missed by all who knew you, God Bless you Father Pat.

Deepest condolences to the family. Heaven truly gained another angel, I will never forget how welcome you made me feel in the church and how much you loved our parish. Thank you for inspiring me to go back to the church and all the lives you touched. Please keep guiding us towards the Lord. Until we meet again

Fr. Pat, May you celebrate eternal life now with our Lord and Savior in heaven. You were wonderful to our family when my dad died and so helpful in easing our pain as he loved his church from the very first day the ground was broken for St. Catherine Parish. Your love of the parish and people was evident as well. May you rest in peace and deepest sympathies to your family. Carol Spitkovsky Patrone and Evelyn Spitkovsky and Family

Father Pat has been a good friend and words cannot describe my sadness today when I learned of his death. Since I moved to San Diego eleven years ago, Fr. Pat has always shown concern for my family and me. He has been one of the people I visit whenever I am in the Chicago area. He has been one of the kindest and holiest Priests I have had the privilege of knowing. May he rest in peace and may all his family and friends find comfort in Jesus knowing we will be together one day in Heaven. In His Love, Pat Morris

We chose St Catherine's as our parish and school because of Fr. Pat. He was my favorite priest at St Christina. A true gift to the whole community and a very difficult loss for all who knew him. Our deepest sympathy to his family. Our family is better for knowing such a wonderful, spiritual, and genuine man. Rest in Peace Fr. Pat.

Another great soul has been called home to the Lord. Father Pat was looked up by many young people of the parish and shall continue to be a role model of how we should live our lives. Thank you for all that you did in your short time here, Father. It will not be forgotten.

Kay, Kathy,brothers,nieces and nephews of PJ, you have my sincerest condolences on his loss. I always did like PJ, he was so kind and gentle. I'm not surprised he became a priest. May he rest in peace and may all of you be at peace with his departure from this earth. With love and prayers, Melody Pilger (Kelly)

Our sincere sympathy on the passing of FR Patrick Henry may he rest in peace Condolences to his family and his parish The Sweeney Family Huntley Ill.

Dear Father Pat. You have helped so many including me. Thank you. May you Rest in Peace with the Lord.

Fr. Patrick was a holy man, great friend and a wonderful priest. We all need to carry on what he has taught us each day to love,care and repect each other and not judge. He wanted us to live as Jesus did and if we all do this once each day in his memory his mission will be complete. Thank you to his family for sharing this wonderful man with the world.

Dear Father Pat. The world has truly lost a good priest. You have helped so many people including me. Thank you.
Rest in Peace

Mary Colletti

Losing family is hard. Our thoughts are with you.

It's hard imaging St. Catherine's without you. You were a true treasure not only in the church but with my family. You will never be forgotten. My you rest in peace with The Lord.

You haves been there for so many people. It is our time to stand up and carry on what you have taught us; Love as Jesus did. Each day I will find a way to do this. Thank you for being part of my family and my life.

I had the pleasure of working with Father Pat with the St. Syms Youth Group in the late 80's. (in Clearing! Not Garfield Ridge! :-) ) He also performed my marriage ceremony in 1990. I last saw him at my Grandma's wake 18 years ago.

He was a wonderful person and an AMAZING man of the cloth. We were all lucky to have him in our lives for whatever the time frame. I know he is safely in the arms of Jesus and will be watching over all of his congregations from Heaven.

My very deepest sympathies and prayers to all of his family and loved ones. You will be missed, Father Pat!

Fr.Pat was a holy man who is, undoubtedly, in Heaven. We are better for having known him. Much sympathy to his family and parishioners. May God bless you.

God Bless Fr. Pat, his family and the people of St. Catherine Parish. He was a great man and will be missed.

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Pat will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 24 MAR, 11:00 a.m., at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. Matthew 25:23.
Fr Pat, So many lives you touched. You were a friend, a mentor a spiritual companion to many. Thank you for all your compassionate lessons in life.
You were always there for my family. You will be missed my friend!
Rest in Peace!
Sue Carter

Your passing is truly a shock. Just can't believe it. You helped my wife during a very difficult time, you were there when my grandmother was near being called home. May God Bless you Father Pat, may God reward you for your efforts here on earth. You will truly missed. All of us need to be like Father Pat and if we were, the world would be a much better place.

Father Pat will be truly missed by so many, he helped me thru my rough time and I will never forget him for that, he was a great man and I am so sorry for your loss.
Patti Ohde
Chicago, IL

Father Pat will be missed especially by my boys who were touched by him as the Pastor of our school. To his family we pray with you as he is taken care of by our heavenly father knowing that yes indeed Heaven is a much better place now that Father Pat is there.

Fr. Pat, I wish I could have talked to you just one more time. But I will, where you are now, with our Lord. Thank you for 3 years of patience, guiding me to the Catholic faith, and another 6 months of hard work. I know I wasn't easy, but you saw me thru. You were a wonderful priest, friend, guidance counselor and leader. My prayers for your family and parishoners. I'll never forget you. Thank you and rest in peace.

My heartfelt sympathies to Father Henry's family.

To the family of Patrick Henry may God give you comfort and peace by means of prayer - Philippians 4:6,7. My deepest sympathy

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

So Sorry to hear of Rev. Patrick's passing. He was very caring and considerate toward my whole family recently when my father passed. He went above and beyond his calling.
I am sure all his parishioners, family and friends will truly miss him.

A wonderful,spiritual man. Father you will be missed.

Father Henry, you will be sorely missed. Your presence in church and out was a warming feeling for our family. Your smiling face will never be forgotten. I hope you've found a happy place with The Lord and may you rest in peace. - the Narbone family