Patrick Pearson Obituary

Pearson, Patrick Carl 82, of Chicago, IL, born December 19, 1936. Died peacefully at his winter home in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL on Monday, January 21, 2019. Pat was the son of the late Gottfrid and Hannah (nee Bowler). He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara (nee Tomaszewski). He was the cherished father of Jeff and Jennifer (Michael) Clancy; treasured papa to Briana, Jeffrey, Grace, Hannah and Nora; dear brother of the late MaryAnn (George) Schloegl, John (Betty) and Tim (Marilyn); adored uncle of many nieces and nephews. Pat served in the U.S. Army at Ft. Riley, KS from 1957-1959. He was a devoted employee of the Chicago Water Department for 40 years. Pat was a boxing instructor at Scottsdale Park for 25 years and lifelong Cubs fan. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 27, 2019, at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday from Curley Funeral Home to St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church, 8200 S. Kostner Ave., Chicago, IL. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. INFO: 708-422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society, 100 Tri-State International, Ste. 125, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 or at www.cancer.org, would be appreciated.