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Patrick O'Brien Obituary

O'Brien, Rev. Patrick E. dear friend and companion of Julius Smietana, cherished brother of Wayne, the late Russell, late Catherine Leon, late Donald, late Mary Blevins, late Charles, late James, late George, and the late Lorraine Harris, fond friend of many. Minister of the Pentecostal Church of God. Visitation Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at the Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. until time of service at 12:30 p.m. Interment private at Helmar Cemetery in Newark, IL. Please omit flowers. 773-767-4500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2007.

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dawn wild

January 24, 2007

dear rev pat,
we at jewel at 103rd can not belive that you are gone tho we know you are with the Father. and can hear you say there is no better place to be. We will miss your friendly face at our jewel but now we know you are having a blessed day!!

January 24, 2007

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Mike & Tim Long

January 23, 2007

Dear Pat,
You were a great friend to us. We will miss you very much. I loved my toys from Mc'Donald's. I loved when you played baseball with me. Snoopy will miss her walks everyday. Love Michael and Timmy.

January 23, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

January 22, 2007

we will miss you at dunkin donuts.

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