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Patrick O'Malley Obituary

O'Malley, Patrick J. Age 55. Beloved husband of Mary Susan (nee Gleeson); devoted father of Patrick Jr.; loving brother of Kathy (Keith) Kobiernicki, Erin Johnson, Colleen (Jerry) Granato, Maureen (Matt) McGrail and Kerrie McAvoy; cherished son of the late John "Duke" and Joan O'Malley; dear son-in-law of Mary June and the late Joseph Gleeson; fond brother-in-law of Joseph Gleeson and Michael (Terry) Gleeson; dearest nephew of the Miska and O'Malley families; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and great friends. 20 years of service with the City of Chicago. Pat was also a member of Knights of Columbus Council 14172. Visitation Sunday, Oct. 19th 3:00-9:00 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral visitation Monday, Oct. 20th, 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass, 10:00 a.m. at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60620. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com. Consider organ donation, the Gift of Life. (708)974-4410.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 18, 2014.

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Mrs. Connie Kepros

February 8, 2023

I remember Patrick from 1st Grade at OLV
and when his Mother visited me a few years
later at IC, also in Chicago! My sympathy to Susan, Patrick Jr. and all the siblings of Patrick O'Malley!
Patrick Jr. and his

larry ventresca

January 5, 2015

Thinking about you buddy
Always
Larry Ventresca

Mike & Connie Johnston

October 21, 2014

Our condolences to the O'Malley family. Pat was a great guy and fun to be around. He will be greatly missed.
Our prayers to you and yours.

October 20, 2014

Dear Mary Sue and Patrick, So sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers. Mae Ryan and Ryan Family.

October 19, 2014

Mary, Patrick and siblings.

I am so sorry for your loss. Pat was a great and courageous man. He fought his illness with all his might and still treated others with love and kindness. .Godspeed to all of you!

Joan Knight

October 19, 2014

Mary and Patrick,
Sending my deepest heartfelt sympathy. To know Pat was to love Pat. I am so use to him bouncing back and coming to work again. I admired his strength and courage he had against all odds. He sure was an amazing guy. I feel blessed to have known him and to call him my friend. I will always remember his smile. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult and sad time. God bless you and keep you in His care. Sincerely, Lois Togas

October 18, 2014

Cherish the memories. What a wonderful man.

Love, Jack and Trish Duffy

Cookie McMullin

October 18, 2014

Our condolences to your family from the Dever family of Canaryville-remembering Lillian Miska and knowing Patrick must have been a lot like her. Cousins

October 18, 2014

Prayers for the whole O'Malley family - my friends. You will be missed.
-MaryEllen Jaeger Hurtado

October 18, 2014

Dear Mary Susan and Family,
So sorry to hear about your husband Patrick. Know that you will be in my prayers and thoughts.

Love, Sandy Vorderer Dote

Nick Lloyd

October 18, 2014

Being "Crazy in Chicago" won't be the same without you my friend!

David Gaidas and Family

October 18, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Bill & Diane Wojcik

October 17, 2014

Mary Susan and Patrick, our deepest sympathies to you both. Pat was an excellent example of a husband, father and friend. Thank you for sharing him with the world.

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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20

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel

7740 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL

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20

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10:00 a.m.

St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel

7740 S. Western Ave, Chicago, IL

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