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Patrick Morris Obituary

Morris, Patrick Joseph Age 63, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 23rd, 2014. Devoted and loving son of the late Eugene and Bette (Madigan) Morris; outstanding brother of Terry Morris and JoAnne (Michael) Androwich; proud uncle of Pat and Joe Morris, Michelle (Jack) Horrigan, Michael (Erin) Androwich, Jack, C.J., Matthew, and Joe Androwich; dear great-uncle of Michael Joseph Androwich III and Emma Grace Horrigan; fond nephew, cousin and friend to many. Patrick was a graduate of St. Vincent Ferrer class of 1965 and Fenwick High School class of 1969. At Fenwick he was the Keystone of the Kennedy Cup, Championship hockey team of 1969. He was a scholar athlete on the Ohio University hockey team and later attended Loyola University of Chicago. Pat "Merc" was a most well-respected member of the Chicago Board of Trade since 1973 and former member of the CBOE. He was a life-long member of Butterfield Country Club. He was an avid golfer and horse owner with a strong passion for horse racing. Pat will be dearly missed and distinctly remembered for his generosity, compassion, and kindness to all who touched his life. Visitation will be at St. Francis Xavier Church, 124 N. Spring Ave., La Grange on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment private. Memorials would be appreciated to Fenwick High School, Attn. Alumni Office, 505 W. Washington Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Peterson-Bassi Chapels. Info: 773-637-4441.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 27, 2014.

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W. Sean Toohey

August 21, 2021

Pat, Merc, was such a great friend in the wheat pit. He helped me get through though times when I lost my dad in 2001 due to colon cancer. I will always hold a special spot in my heart to Merc. Thanks Pat!

Leo Bianchi

April 17, 2015

There was no tougher competitor than Pat. He was by far the greatest player I ever played with or against. Pat was an even greater guy.

September 6, 2014

Dear Terry
Jerry and I were distressed to hear of your great loss, we have such fond memories of him always. Truly sorry
Therese and Jerry Sullivan

Tom Jason

September 5, 2014

I just heard yesterday. He would always say extra prayers for extra credit. We would smile. He didn't need them. This was a really good man.

Robert Higgins

August 29, 2014

While I lost touch with Pat over the years, I never forgot the enormous amount of respect that I had for him. He was stoic, unflappable, intense and committed; a perfect teammate. He single handedly carried us through the 1969 Kennedy Cup Playoffs. What a great loss to all who knew and loved him. Godspeed Pat!
-Bob Higgins, Fenwick 1969

brian guth

August 28, 2014

Condolences from the Guth family, Pat was simply a great guy

john wendt

August 28, 2014

Our deepest thoughts and prayers. I remember Pat fondly from days at Fenwick. A very tough competitor, yet always with a smile. Please accept our sincerest condolences.

August 28, 2014

Terry, I have lovely memories of Pat and am so sorry for your loss. I know you will miss him very much. Meg Shannon Baker

Peter Marsh

August 28, 2014

Will miss your great stories Merc.
My prayers are with you.

August 28, 2014

Condolences to the Terry and the rest of the Morris family. He was a unique, vibrant personality at the Chicago Board of Trade. Mark Feierberg

August 27, 2014

Our prayers extend to the Morris Family, an old friend from Elmhurst through River Forest will be missed.
Ralph and Denise Ryan
Muskegon ,Mi

Jim McNichols

August 27, 2014

I am sad to hear about Pat's passing. My sympathies to his family. Pat was a good guy and he will be missed.

August 27, 2014

Morris Family,
Please accept my sympathy and condolences on the passing of Pat.
I will always remember the great days we had together in the wheat pit. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tom Hosty

August 27, 2014

Sympathy and prayers for Pat and his family. He was a great human being, always fun to be around, and a dear friend of my family.
Bob Schiewe, the Schiewe boys, Colleen Schiewe Geraghty, Jacqui Schiewe, and the late Don Schiewe.

Dennis Lingle

August 27, 2014

Great Fenwick student and classmate.
We will celebrate his memory at our reunion in September.
God Bless,
1969 Classmate

August 27, 2014

"Merc" I am so shocked and so sorry to hear of your passing. You were much to young for this to happen old friend. You will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to your brother Terry and all your family in this their time of grief.
-Bob Olson

Wm. Sean Toohey

August 27, 2014

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

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Visitation

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

St. Francis Xavier Church

124 N. Spring Ave., La Grange, IL

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Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

St. Francis Xavier Church

124 N. Spring Ave., La Grange , IL

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