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Patrick Hotchkiss Obituary

Hotchkiss, Patrick J. age 20, suddenly, beloved son of Thomas and Bridget (nee Lobough); loving brother of Thomas IV; nephew of many aunts and uncles; cousin to many. Patrick was a 2003 graduate of Loyola Academy and a student at Santa Clara University. Visitation Tuesday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 10 a.m. at St. Athanasius Church, 1615 Lincoln St., Evanston. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Patrick J. Hotchkiss Memorial Fund, c/o First Bank & Trust of Evanston, 2925 Central St., Evanston, IL, 60201. Funeral Info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 12, 2005.

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Kate Valenti

April 11, 2006

A year's gone by, and I think of you always. Pat, you're missed now more than ever. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this most difficult day.



All my love,



Katie

Katie Valenti

February 9, 2006

Happy 21st Pat! Had a pint in London for you! Miss you always.



Love & Prayers!

Katie

Ellie O'Connor

February 9, 2006

Happy 21st Birthday Milhouse! Was thinking about you and your family all day. You will forever be in my prayers. I miss you, Ellie

Michaela Heller

February 9, 2006

Happy 21st birthday pat! You were always so kind to remember my birthday and I will always do the same for you. I will forever keep you and your family in my prayers.

Pat Fowler

February 9, 2006

Happy 21st again Patrick!



We had some cake and drinks for you at your house today. Hope you had a good one! The Fun Bunch continued the celebration at the Bluestone in honor of you.



Cheers!

Pat

Walt Delaney

February 8, 2006

House,



I just want to wish you a happy 21st birthday and let you know that we all miss you and love you. Have a great night, have a beer for me, sing twice as loud to Meat Loaf for me, and don't break into God's Liquour cabinet or he will get pissed.



Walt

Pat Fowler

February 8, 2006

Pat,



Happy 21st birthday!!! We are all remembering you on this special day.



Pat and all the Fowler's

Mike Fowler

February 8, 2006

Happy 21st Patrick!



I'm sure Mincey and Matt Hoffmeister will be happy to take you out for some drinks tonight -- Mince owes you a few for sure...



I'll tip a few in Walnut Creek for you tonight!



Tommy, Mr., and Mrs. you are in my thoughts and prayers today and every day...

Dylan Schneider

June 12, 2005

Pat~

Even though we were already states away from our existence in Cali, I hope you know that you will never be forgotten or replaced. You brought much joy and laughter, intelligent literature conversation, and life advice into my life at Santa Clara and I thank you for that. I will never be able to read Kerouac without thinking of you. Peace be with you always. I'll miss you.

Love, Dylan Rose Schneider

Bridget Hotchkiss

April 22, 2005

Patty,

I love you and miss you so much. We'll always have memories of your toy room and gramma's basement.

Susan MacKown

April 21, 2005

Dear Bridget, Tom, and Tommy,

I am so sorry I couldn't be there to support you in this terrible time of loss. Just know that you have this very special angel that loves you and is watching over you and rests in your heart and all your wonderful memories. God is truly holding Patrick "in the palm of His hand." Much love and prayers, Susan

Eileen McVeigh Creagh

April 18, 2005

Tom,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can't imagine the devastation you must feel. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Eileen McVeigh Creagh

Marianna Bagshaw

April 18, 2005

Tom,

I have not talked to you in years. I just wanted you and your family to know how very, very sorry I am to hear of your loss. Sincerely,



Marianna DeMeo Bagshaw

Michael Gleason

April 17, 2005

Dear Hotchkiss Family,

I was sad to hear about Pat's sudden death. He was a great kid. I have many fond memories of rowing with both Pat and Tommy. Pat was a great teammate as well as a motivational peer. He will truly be miss by many.

Jill Piper-Rath

April 15, 2005

Dear Bridget, Tom and Tommy,



I was sadden to hear about the loss of Patrick. His bright smile and little giggle will be something I will always remember. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Patrick will be missed dearly.

Anne Reardon

April 14, 2005

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hotchkiss and Tommy,

I am so sorry to hear about Pat. I am away and so sorry I could not be there for you during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Burns

April 14, 2005

Dear Bridget & Tom, There is no loss more profound than the loss of a loved child. May God take Patrick in his loving arms and may he give you the strength to bear this terrible burden. With prayers, Mary Connelly Burns

Corrina Pollina

April 14, 2005

Dear Hotchkiss family,,, I run the Testing Center at Loyola and I know Patrick from him coming to do make-up tests. He was always nice to me even though I relly never got to know him. I am so sorry for your loss, I will keep you in my prayers.

Diane Denk

April 14, 2005

Dear Bridget, Tom, and Tommy,

Thank you for the privilege of being Pat's godmother. We know he is in a good place with loving family. Your happy memories will comfort you. Love, Roger & Diane

Chuck Fabing

April 14, 2005

Tom

Wish to extend my condolences and smpathies to you and your family

during this difficult time

Anthony Oddo

April 13, 2005

Dear Hotchkiss Family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have some fond memories from Loyola Crew with Pat. He was a great teammate and friend, and I will always cherish those times from spring training in Marietta and the long bus rides to races. Pat will truly be missed.

Caitlin Hotchkiss

April 13, 2005

Dear Patrick,

I am so proud to have been able to call you family. I will never let your memory fade, or forget your remarkable smile. You are in my heart forever.

I love you, Patrick, always and forever.

Your cousin, Caitlin

Tammy LoVerde

April 13, 2005

Bridget,Tom and Tommy



Bridget, I do not know if you remember me but, I am a friend of your sister Peggy's. I just wanted to let you know that I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your son Patrick. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and my prays.

Stay strong

Alexandra Hayden

April 13, 2005

Dear Hotchkiss Family,



I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My family and I are keeping you in our prayers.



With deepest sympathy,



Alexandra Hayden

Christian Harkna

April 13, 2005

I am terribly sorry for your loss. I send you my regrets and love.

John and Mary Jennings

April 13, 2005

I had the pleasure of meeting Pat just a few weeks ago. He and Tom are friends of our daughter Norah (LA'02). Please know our hearts go out to your family, and you will all remain in our prayers.

Bob and Shari Suennen

April 13, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and will continue to give you strength through this painful time for your family.

Matt Dammrich

April 12, 2005

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hotchkiss and Tommy,

I am truely saddened to hear about Pat. He was a great friend. He was so much fun to be on the crew team with. He was a hard worker and always entertaining on long bus rides. I am sorry I cannot be home right now. I am studying in Australia. I will always miss Pat and always remember the good times we had.

Denise Carrillo

April 12, 2005

we were sorry to hear about Patrick. He has a special place in our hearts. Sorry we could not be there to support Physically in your time of need, but we are with you in our hearts.

Brian Duffy

April 12, 2005

Dear Tom,

On behalf of the Duffy family, I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Brendan Hotchkiss

April 12, 2005

Dear Patrick,

I am honored to have been blessed with you as a cousin. I will always hold memories of you within my heart. My God hold you safely in the palm of his hand till we meet again.

Your cousin Brendan.

Delia Farrell

April 12, 2005

My prayers are with the entire Hotchkiss family. I hope that you are able to rely on your faith and know that you have a wonderful Guardian Angel to look after you forever.

Margarete Schels

April 12, 2005

My heart goes out to the Hotchkiss family at the tragic loss of Patrick. When I left St. A's in June of 1995, I believe Patrick was in 4th grade.

Bridget, you were always so sweet to me and everyone. Please know that you, your husband, and Tom are in my thoughts and prayers. I offered today's school mass here at St.John the Baptist in Patrick's memory and for your family. May your tears of sorrow one day turn to happy memories of your cherished son and brother.

He rests with God and with our beloved Pope John Paul II.

God bless you.

All my love,

Margie Schels

Nan and Bill Sullivan

April 12, 2005

Tom and Bridget,



Pat was a wonderful, bright spirit. Though our boys were good friends at Loyola, I (Nan) met him for the 1st time in Santa Clara at parents' weekend last April 2003, when I took the boys out for lunch. I'm sure this happens to you - there are people that you like immediately. This was Pat for me! I was struck by how respectful and courteous he was and how interested he was in other people and what they had to say.



Not a day, really a minute, goes by that we don't think about you. There is no imagining what you are going through.



Please - and sincerely, if there is anything we can do - both here and at Santa Clara, we're here to help.

DEBORAH MURRAY

April 12, 2005

PATRICK, MY HEART IS EMPTY WITH THE LOSS OF YOU. MY YOU FIND EVERLASTING PEACE AND BE A GUARDIAN ANGEL TO US ALL. ALL OF MY LOVE, AUNT DEBBIE

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