Quinn, Patrick J. "P.J." Patrick J. "P.J." Sr., of River Forest, and former resident of Hinsdale and St. Isaac Jogues for 47 years. Beloved husband of Eileen Prindiville Quinn, loving father of Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn, Tom (Eileen Furey), John (Anne Cusick), dear grandfather of Patrick (Margaret), Tom, David, Brian, Clare, Charlotte, Maria, Catherine, loving uncle of 30, great-uncle of many, beloved brother of Mary Quinn (William) Moore, Rita Quinn (the late John) Conway, the late Sister Mary Lorita Quinn R.S.M., loving brother-in-law of Teresa Brickley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Patrick J. Quinn Memorial Scholarship Fund, Fenwick High School, 505 Washington Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302. Proud veteran of U.S. Navy (WWII). Funeral Wednesday 10:15 a.m. from the Peterson Funeral Home, 6938 W. North Ave., Chicago, to St. Luke Church, River Forest (Lake and Lathrop Ave.) for 11:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Arrangements by Ahern Funeral Home, 708-383-5700. 
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The Dobrowits Family
March 18, 2008
Dear Quinn Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. Our husband and father worked for the Catholic Cemeteries (St. Mary's, Evergreen Park) for over 38 years and always spoke so well of your father. He has also passed on (November 2007) and I am sure they are all together sharing "cemetary" stories. Our prayers are with you and your families.
Anthony & Charmaine lill
March 4, 2008
My family and I would like to send our condolences to the Quinn family on the loss of Patrick Quinn Sr. We will pray for you and your family to get through this time of sorrow and sadness.
The family of SGt. Eric Anthony Lill
KIA 07/06/2007 in Iraq
Cheryl Reimann
March 2, 2008
Condolences from Cheryl Reimann, Tom Osran and Rachel Osran. What an extraordinary person P.J. was!
Francine O'Connor
March 1, 2008
To the Quinn Family:
Sincere Condolences,
Francine O'Connor
Veterans for Unification
Ginny Karstens
February 29, 2008
The Karstens family sends their deepest sympathy on the loss your husband and father. We knew him for so many years in Hinsdale, and babysat for the boys. Pat was so kind and such a gentleman. Our mother, Agnes, died a few months ago, and always loved Eileen and Pat, and valued their friendship for so many years at St. Isaac Jogues.
Mary Margaret Doyle Furcich
February 27, 2008
Dear Mrs. Eileen Quinn and family,
The Doyle family has known Pat for almost all of our lives. My father RIP, Patrick J. Doyle also worked for the Catholic Cemeteries and was the proud friend of Pat Quinn. When I and my sister, Alice and brothers, Pat and Tom were children we knew Pat from "Holy Sep". My father had the greatest respect for him always. He was a true gentleman and the finest man a person could have to work with and also have as a friend. My father, who retired as Superintendant of Construction & Equipment for the Catholic Cemeteries after 48 years, forever held him in the highest esteem both personally and professionally. What a sad loss for your family and all of us who loved him. We offer all of you our deepest condolences and prayers.
Mary Margaret Doyle Furcich & the family of Patrick J. Sr. and Alice Doyle (RIP).
Maureen Dooley
February 27, 2008
Dear Eileen and Family: Please accept my most sincere sympathy upon the loss of your treasured Husband and Father. I will always remember P.J. as being a very caring, respectful and kind neighbor. The condominium will never be the same without him. May God give you the strength necessary to endure your great sorrow and loss.
Gerrry Cahill
February 27, 2008
Dear Eileen and family When Pat hired me in 1960 i felt like like I was coming into a family rather than an organization. Pat's warm and caring nature came to the surface whenever you met him. i don't get out much any more since I have lost most of my sight. know that Pat will be remembered daily in my prayers. Love to you and the family.Gerry Cahill
Jack and Mary Carol Grace
February 27, 2008
John, Mary and I were very saddened to hear of your loss. We did not hear the news until late last night. Unfortunately, we were not able to attend the services. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers and thoughts. Hope to see you soon. Sincerely, Jack and Mary Carol
Gerry Larson
February 26, 2008
To the Quinn family, myself and many of my friends that went to school at S.I.J. and high school send our deepest sympathies to you. Pam Cihak, Christine Moore, sure you told Janis Lutkus, will tell Trudy Tobin, & Denny Parsons. Sorry that this was a bad way to get ahold of you, understand why not. I'm sure all are prayers are with you and yours. Gerry
Richard Zilka
February 26, 2008
Our deepest sympathy from Clearing:
Mary Butti, Marius Gallagher, Joan
Haase, Gerry Klingbeil, Jim McGuire, Dave Pavic, Marie Zilka, and Richard Zilka.
Chicago, Illinois
Sally Filan
February 26, 2008
Dear Mrs. Quinn, Pat, Tom and John,
My deepest condolences on the loss of Mr. Quinn. One of the many gifts I acquired 11 years ago when I met Filan was my acquaintance with the Quinn family. You each have a deep rooted civic spirit and warm acceptance for those you befriend. I know this was instilled by Mr. Quinn who was a role model not only for his sons, but all whom he met. It was my pleasure to know him.
I hope each day your sorrow is replaced with the loving memory of the life lived by Mr. Quinn.
Again, my sympathy.
Gerard Martin Benson O.Carm.
February 26, 2008
P.J. has reached the Kingdom. Let us rejoice & be glad.
My prayers go up for all his loved ones, especially Eileen, Mary, & Rita.
Love you.
Rita Conway
February 26, 2008
Uncle PJ was kind, generous and loving. He touched every one of his nieces and nephews, and all of his family, with his gentle spirit. We will miss him, but we will always remember his voice and his fun-loving nature. Deepest sympathy to Aunt Eileen and the whole Quinn family.

Michael Rohrbeck
February 26, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

It was rare not to see Quinn Sr at so many fundraisers for so many causes
Andrea Raila
February 26, 2008
Patrick Quinn Sr was a very giving man who really loved his family and was so proud of his sons. He had a kind of gentle priest-like quality about him. He will be fondly remembered. Our thoughts and prayers to all his family. Andrea Raila & Michael, Christopher, Reah & Rianna Rohrbeck Family Chicago
Leo Latz III
February 25, 2008
To Mrs. Quinn and the entire Quinn Family from Leo and Mary Kay Latz and Family. We are so sorry for the loss of Mr. Quinn. I have so many memories of Mr. Quinn dating back to your home in Hinsdale. More than all of them, I remember him as the kindest, most hospitable and caring man I'd ever known. He was always so positive about everything especially his sons and their many accomplishments and the White Sox! No man more passionately loved his wife, his family and his God. He was truly a wonderful example to anyone who was blessed to know him. There is no doubt that his path to heaven was on a super highway and he is now a member of the litany of Saints singing Irish lullabies and ditties.
Brian Hosty
February 25, 2008
Our prayers are with your family. My father, the late Edward Hosty, worked with Pat at Queen Heaven in Hillside for many years.
Sincerely the Brian Hosty Family.
Annette Horton
February 25, 2008
Mr. Quinn was a patient at the UIC Eye Center for over 14 years. He was a great person to know and talk with, each time he came in for his appointments. We always looked forward to seeing him and Mrs. Quinn on their visits to the doctor. I pray that Mrs. Quinn be strong, because I know her heart is aching. To God we give the glory. From the staff at UIC OPHTHALMOLOGY.
Cathy Conway
February 25, 2008
Above and beyond his many accomplishments, PJ left a legacy of love. We will miss him.
Matt Fitzgerald
February 25, 2008
Our deepest sympathy
Jerry Lordan
February 25, 2008
Mr. Quinn was a role model to our generation with his commitment to Family, God, and Nation. It is our duty to honor his memory by passing the torch he gave to us onto our children. We are the better for having him in our midst. We will be better still should we succeed in building upon the foundation of his work.
Bob and Kristen Ras
February 25, 2008
May P.J. rest in the eternal peace that Christ has promised to all who serve Him. Your wonderful families are the testament to this gentle man's extraordinary life.
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