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Patrick Kelly Obituary

Kelly, Patrick Duffy 75. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Mamayek) for 44 years; adored father of Matthew (Valerie Neylon) and Laura Kelly; dear brother of Thomas J. (the late Gail) Kelly and Kathleen (Ernie) Palmsten; loving son to the late Grace and Thomas F. Kelly; dedicated uncle, cousin, and friend to all. Patrick grew up in Sauganash, attending Queen of All Saints Basilica and Loyola Academy. He served proudly in the U.S. Army and on the Chicago Police Department. He lived life to the fullest and will truly be missed. Memorial visitation will be held Friday, October 11, 2019, 10:00 a.m., Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 N. Sauganash Ave., Chicago, until the time of the Memorial Mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Patrick's name may be made to Les Turner ALS Foundation, 5550 W. Touhy Avenue, Suite 302, Skokie, IL 60077-3254. Funeral info, 773-736-3833 or visit www.smithcorcoran.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 9, 2019.

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Deborah Becker

October 12, 2019

With deepest sympathy and sorry for your loss. He was always so nice to talk to and always had a smile for you. In hard times, just remember the memories. Sorry I couldn't be there yesterday to honor him. Your in my prayers and thoughts.

Kristyn Carrillo

October 11, 2019

Laura and Family, Sending love and hugs to all of you. I am so, so sorry to hear. Losing a parent hurts to the core. I hope that in this crazy time you will get to hear some beautiful stories about him and laugh and remember all of the amazing things. Kristyn (Feldner) Carrillo

Don Parks

October 11, 2019

Pat and I were Chicago Police Academy classmates.I'll miss him.He was a good man.

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

October 9, 2019

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Patrick will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 27 OCT, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

October 9, 2019

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 27 OCT, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

October 9, 2019

Thinking of you and the family during this difficult time of mourning

Mary Pat Kelly

October 9, 2019

Sending love and prayers Mary Pat Kelly

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10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Queen of All Saints Basilica

6280 N Sauganash Ave, Chicago, IL

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Memorial Mass

11:30 a.m.

Queen of All Saints Basilica

6280 N Sauganash Ave, Chicago, IL

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6150 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

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