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Patrick Kanakes Obituary

Kanakes, Patrick A. "Ricky" beloved husband of Kim (nee Munsen), loving father of Kristy and Kaitlyn, dear son of Marianne (Scott) Peterson and the late Patrick T. (Ruth) Kanakes, grandson of Max (Loretta) Wisinski, dearest son-in-law of Jack R. (Corky) Munsen Sr., dear brother of John, Linda (Jack) Munsen Jr., and Kathleen Abruzzo, fond brother-in-law and uncle to many. Funeral service 10 a.m., Thursday, April 8, 2004, at Matz Funeral Home, 3440 N. Central Ave. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Info: 773-545-5420

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 6, 2004.

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Cathy Link

August 29, 2019

We grew up a block from each other and went to the same grade school. I had my first date and kiss with him; in 3rd grade and he kissed me on the top of my head. I have many memories of him. I've known of his passing for awhile now but I'm still heartbroken. I will never forget him.

kathy rosmus

May 22, 2018

very sad & heart broken to hear about his passing... will LOVE him till the end of time...

Tammy and Terry Milligan

April 13, 2004

Kim, It has been so long since we have seen you at Chuck and Cindy's, and I was so sad to hear about Pat's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.



Tammy and Terry Milligan

Ron Faltin

April 12, 2004

My deepest sympathy for the loss of Ricky. I worked with him on the beer truck many years ago. I hadn't talked to him in a while but he was the kind of guy you never forget.

Nancy Gramith

April 10, 2004

Kim ,Kris,and Kaitlyn, please accept our condolences for your great loss. He will be missed, too young, but , a wonderful human being. I am his dad's cousin,we last seen him at his dad's wake. We will remember you in our prayers.

Deepest Sympathy

Nancy and Larry

Gus Kanakes

April 10, 2004

Our deepest sympathy,I am sorry for your loss, and ours. Pat was so proud of all his children, but Ricky was a cut-up. He will join the rest,gone before their time, but always in our hearts. God Bless You and Your Girls.

Love

Cousins Gus,Sandra, Kim,

Samantha

RUTH CALACAGNO

April 8, 2004

My condolences to yoi and your whole family, he was with us such a short time. I am your great aunt Ruth, and I will remember you all in my prayers. May God Bless You,

Love

Great Aunt Euth Kanakes Calcagno

nikki nee kanakes skogseth

April 8, 2004

Kim, I pray for you and your beautiful girls. I would liked to have spent more time with you. I know led a full and happy life with you and the girls. He will always be with in your heart and mind, you will feel his presence, at special times of your lives. Please give me a call my number is listed.

LOVE NIKKI ..Kanakes

Skogseth

Barbara Aslan

April 7, 2004

I met Ricky on June 14, 1997.

I attended a graduation party with John at Kim & Ricky's home and met John's family for the first time. Whenever I was at their home I always felt welcome. Years later I was at another party and was surprised by the fact that Kim's family kept talking about this man named Pat right in front of Ricky. Little did I know that Ricky and Pat are one and the same. Ricky shared the same birthday as my brother Danny, April 22nd. Since Danny's passing I have always planted a tree or flowers in his memory because April 22nd is Earth Day. This year I will be planting and thinking of Patrick ("Ricky") also. My deepest symapthy to all of you-Family, Friends, Coworkers, etc. What a great loss for us all.

Love,

Barbara

Sheryl Minjares (Zielinski)

April 7, 2004

Please accept my sincerest condolences on your loss. It is a great tragedy to lose someone at such a young age. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

My parents Bob and Gerri Zielinski were cousins to Marianne, when we were younger we lived close to each other and saw each other on a regular basis. We always had a great time together as kids.

Shay Andreakos-Brackney

April 7, 2004

Kim - I was so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.



Cousin Cheryl

David Kozak

April 6, 2004

Iwas saddened to hear or Ricky's death. I worked with him at Central Distibuting for a couple of years. He was my kind of man, fun loving,wild and crazy, and a rebel. My condolences to his whole family, He was too young to go. Dave Kozak

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