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Patrick Sheahan Obituary

Sheahan, Patrick Francis age 21, suddenly, beloved son of John G. and Maeve McMahon Sheahan, dearest brother of Katie and Deirdre Sheahan, devoted grandson of Mary and the late Patrick Sheahan and the late Kitty and the late Frank McMahon, loving nephew of Niall (Cindy) Sheahan, Patricia (Tom) Rowley, Tony (Troudle) McMahon, Maureen (Liam) Finlay, Irene (John) O'Sullivan, Bob (Bernie) McMahon, and Karen (Terry) Coleman. Patrick's bright smile will be greatly missed by his many cousins, friends, and co-workers, and his dear friend, Katie. Alumnus of Christ the King Grammar School (2002) and Brother Rice High School (2006), Apprentice with Plumbers Local #130, employee of S.J. Boersma Plumbing Co. and Fox's Beverly Pub. Friends will be received on Thursday, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Christ the King Church, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave., Chicago, Mass of Christian Burial at 7:00 p.m. Private interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials to Advocate Hope Children's Hospital, c/o Development Office, 4440 W. 95th Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Information Heeney-Laughlin Funeral Directors 708-636-5500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 4 to Mar. 5, 2009.

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Steven Zabicki

March 26, 2009

The Sheahan Family,

We learned of Patrick's death just yesterday. We empathize with you in your sorrow, know that you and he are in our masses and prayers. Steven Zabicki Jr & III

Megan McDonough Wenaas

March 23, 2009

To the Sheahan Family:
Please accept our condolences for the tragic loss of your son. Your family is now and will continue to be in our prayers during this sad time.
Megan (McDonough), Jason, Bridget & Molly Rose Wenaas
Former CK "bev rat"

marian cleary

March 16, 2009

so sorry for your lost all my thoughts and prayers are with all of the sheahan family at this time. cant imagine how you all must feel. thinking of all in this very difficult time.
all my love Marian Cleary

Patrick McGreal

March 9, 2009

I am very sorry to hear of your great loss. Beverly resident and Brother Rice Alumni Class of 1990.

Rosemary Riccordino

March 9, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.

Patrick Ashe

March 7, 2009

I am so sorry for you lost of your son Pat. My prayers are with you at this difficult time

John Coleman

March 7, 2009

Dear Maeve, John, Katie and Dierdre,

I know that no words will alleviate the pain you are surely experiencing over the loss of Patrick. He was a special young man who touched so many lives with his smile.
Please know that the thoughts and prayers of all your friends and family are with you and that he is in
the hands of God.

Love,
Johnny Coleman

Eileen Donovan

March 7, 2009

John, Maeve, Katie and Deirdre,
My heart is heavy at the passing of Pat. His smile could brighten even the darkest of days. He was such a good and caring soul. My prayers are with you.

Phyllis Sullivan

March 7, 2009

Words cannot express how sorrow we are for the loss of Pat. You are in our thoughts and prayers every day. Pat will be dearly missed, he brightened everyone's day with his ferocious smile. He was loved and will always be remembered.

Sue and Sid Kemp

March 7, 2009

Sheahan Family--Please know that all of you are in our prayers.
Love, Sue, Sid, Kyle, Spencer and Claire

Barbara Heider

March 6, 2009

Dear Sheahan Family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Pat was a really nice young man.

Lois welsh

March 6, 2009

Dear Sheahan Family,
We were so very sorry to hear about the death of your son Patrick. We know the pain that you are going through now, and you will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Rich and Lois Welsh
Naples, Fl.

Tom Donovan

March 6, 2009

Dear Sheahan Family,

The loss of Pat is truely a great one. He brought a smile to so many people and that is a great testament to you and your family. We are all better having known him. I hope you find comfort in your family and friends in this time of sorrow. Tom, Judy, Grace and Rylan Donovan

Patrick Elliott

March 6, 2009

John and Maeve, Katie and Dierdre, nobody can possibly know the grief you must be experiencing. But from our family to yours please know that you are in our tenderest thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.

Patrick, Donna, Troy, Evan, Grace, Patrick, John, Thomas and Michael Elliott

Tom Donovan

March 6, 2009

Sheahan Family,

I am so very sorry to here about Pat. My heart wrenches in pain for you and your family at this time, I know that I am a better person for having known Pat and your family. You are all our thoughts and prayers. Tom, Judy Grace and Rylan Donovan

The Geoghegan Family

March 6, 2009

Dear Entire Sheahan Family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We were saddened to hear of your loss. May God Bless You!

Marie Kennedy

March 6, 2009

Dear Deirdre and Family,
So very sorry to hear about your brother. My thoughts and prayers have and will continue to be with you. God be with you and your family at this very difficult time.

A friend Of a friend

March 6, 2009

Sheahan Family,
I have never met Pat personally, although we have probrably crossed paths at a local establishment on Western Ave. I can only imagine how great of a kid he was with the outflow of support from his friends Mark Twain once said that "The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time." The stories I have heard Tim lived his life to the fullest. All Pats friends and family are in my thoughts a prayers. Sincerley
A friend of a friend

Jim & Liz Stack

March 6, 2009

It is sad to lose a family member but to loose a child is heart wrenching
God be with you and your family in this time of deep sorrow

Majella Kernan-Finlay

March 6, 2009

Dear Maeve, John, Katie and Deirdre,

Bill and I were so saddened to hear of the death of dear Patrick. We are sorry we can't be there with you. I wish we could find some words to ease your pain at this very sad time, but may it comfort you to know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

With love and deepest sympathy,

Bill, Majella, Liam Og and Padraig Finlay

Judy Walsh

March 6, 2009

John, Maeve and family, such a terrible loss. My family and I send heartfelt condolences to you during this tough time.

Deirdre McMahon

March 6, 2009

Dearest Meave, John, Katie and Deirdre,
I wish I could be there with you. It broke my heart when I heard about Patrick. Please pass on my thoughts and affection to Karen and Terry, Kevin, Shane, Brendan and Meave.

Kate and John Cleary

March 6, 2009

We will never really lose the ones we love, Patrick will live forever within all our hearts.
Our hearfelt condolences to the Sheahan Family

Shane McMahon

March 6, 2009

Dear Maeve, John, Katie and Deirdre,
Remember even though we are far away we are with you in our thoughts and feelings. God bless you and give you strengtht.
Love Shane and Barbara

Colleen Carey Stock

March 5, 2009

Dear Maeve, John, Katie and Deirdre,
I was so saddened to hear of Patrick's death. I remember babysitting Patrick and the girls as if it were yesterday. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathy Wall

March 5, 2009

To all the Sheahans............

Please know we feel your unbelieveable pain.....we pray that God gives you the strength & courage to endure the loss of your Precious Patrick..May your cherished memories give you Peace....You are in our constant thoughts & prayers.....

With much love,
Larry & Kathy Wall and Family

Geraldine McMahon

March 5, 2009

Dear Maeve, John, Katie and Deirdre and the Colemans, so shocked and deeply sorry for your loss, I am thinking of you all, all the time and loving you loads. Even with this distance remember that we love you all so much and will miss Patrick as a huge part of our family. Loads of love, Geri

Noelle Gaffney

March 5, 2009

Dear Maeve, John and Family,
I am so sorry for your heartbreaking loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Caitlin Fitzgibbons

March 5, 2009

Sheahan Family,
I remember growing up with Katie and Deirdre on Damen when Pat was little. He always had a friendly smile on his face. My deepest condolences to you during this difficult time. I hope you can find comfort in family and friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers!

Michael Sheahan Jr.

March 5, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Brian Jucas

March 5, 2009

To the entire Sheahan Family,
I'm very sorry for your loss. I only have fond memories of Pat. God Bless.

Bronwyn McAuliffe-Azzarello

March 5, 2009

The McAuliffe Family extends our thoughts and prayers to your family at this time.

Dara O'Reilly

March 5, 2009

Dear John, Maeve, Katie & Deirdre,

We are so very sorry for the loss of your dear Pat. You are all in our thoughts and prayers every minute and only wish we could be there with you at this very sad time. Thinking of you and sending you all our love.
Dara, Garrett, Lucy, Janey & Jessica

Mary Jane Wright/Szafranski

March 5, 2009

John, Maeve, and girls,
On behalf of the Wright family, we extend our sincere sympathy on the loss of your son Patrick. Your're in our hearts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Mary Jane, Clare and Colleen Wright

Berny McMahon

March 5, 2009

Dear Maeve, John, Katie and Deirdre, I so wish I could be with you. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Lots of hugs.
Berny

Brenda McDonald

March 5, 2009

Maeve, John & Family:

Our deepest symptahy to you and your family on this tragic loss. Our prayers are with you.

Brenda (Gaffney), Craig, Michael & Sean McDonald

Mike and Joan Maguire Fishback

March 5, 2009

John, Maeve & Girls,

It's been years since I have seen you John, but when I heard about this tragic accident, I wanted you to know you and your family are in our prayers. Always know your family, friends and faith are there for you.

Gayle Martschinke

March 5, 2009

Dear Mave, John, and Sheahan family
May God and all his angles surround you with love and peace.

Taryn Wright

March 5, 2009

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Sheahan, Katie and Deirdre,

I am so sorry about Pat. I used to love babysitting for you when the kids were little because your family was always so close and loving. I'll never forget how cute Pat was, trying to get a word in edgewise with his two older sisters.

I am keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. I know your love and devotion to each other will help get you through this.

Love,
Taryn

Tara and Adrian Petticrew

March 5, 2009

`Maeve, John, Katie and Deirdre.
Our thoughts are with you all at this very very sad and difficult time. We wish we could be there with you now. I am praying for you all and hope that god will give you the strenghth to get through the next few difficult days.

Irene Schauer

March 5, 2009

Dear Maeve, John, Kathy and Deirdre,
We are so shocked and saddened by the news of Patrick’s Death. We find it very hard to write the right words and there are no words that can comfort you at such a time. May God give you all the strength to get through this together. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Love Irene, Christian, Tara and Julie

Pat Harrigan

March 5, 2009

To the entire Sheahan family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Pat was a friend to so many - it's hard not to love someone with that infectious smile and laugh. He never failed to brighten my mood. - Pat will be deeply missed.

Dina Welsh

March 5, 2009

Dear Sheahan Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences for your tragic loss of Patrick. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Dina Welsh McGuire

Tom Burke

March 5, 2009

John, Maeve, and all. Know that our families and community are with you at this difficult time. God blessed you with wonderful children; and we are so blessed to have known Patrick . Know that he rests peacefully, and will truly be with us, always.

Jessica LaPorta

March 5, 2009

Patrick will be greatly missed. Though his life was short lived, his friends will continue to live with him in our hearts. We love you, Pat.

Tommy Ryan

March 5, 2009

Maeve, John and family: Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mary Pat and Tommy

Betsy and Bud Ruel

March 5, 2009

Maeve,John,and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on your tragic loss.Our prayers are with you.

Pat Ciara and Kathleen McGuire

March 5, 2009

John and Maeve, Please accept our deepest condolences for this tragic loss. Pat was such a wonderfully hard working and funny young man. We would talk and laugh while working on our house. His smile brightened our day. He painted every spindle that now lines our staircase, so each time I walk up those stairs, I will think of him. Just know he was loved by many and will be missed. He will be remembered as a man with integrity and loyalty. We are deeply saddened by your loss.

Kara McElligott

March 4, 2009

Hi Sheehan Family I am soo sorry for your loss You are in my prayers

Sean and Madeleine Hayes

March 4, 2009

We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. You are a wonderful, close family and this is such a tragedy. We trust that he is in the arms of the Lord.
Our deepest sympathies and prayers.

Maura Stankus

March 4, 2009

We are very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers as you go through this difficult time. May God send you strength and peace.

The Stankus Family

Ginny Leonard Huber

March 4, 2009

Sheahan Family, My deepest condolences to your whole family at this tragic time! Know that you are loved by many who are here to help and pray for your family at this time of sorrow.

mary ann sullivan

March 4, 2009

Dear Maeve and Family, although I have only recently met you thru Gaffney Travel, I feel as if we are friends. I am sorry beyond words, and will remember your family in my prayers... mary Ann Sullivan

Mike and Sheila Sise

March 4, 2009

Dear John, Maeve, and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you on the tragic loss of your dearest son Patrick. Our hearts go out to all of you. We will remember him and you in our prayers.

Sincerely, Mike and Sheila Sise

Claire DiCola

March 4, 2009

What a terrible loss. I will miss Pat and all the smiles he brought to everyone. I am so sorry for your loss.

Dan Donovan

March 4, 2009

What a terrible loss. We had the privilege of seeing Patrick grow into himself and witness the fierce loyalty and love he had for his friends and family. He used to knock on our door, urging my brother Tom to come out and play, or just ask sheepishly what he was up to. He had a big heart.

I'm sorry John, Maeve, Katie and Deirdre that your son and brother is gone.

Frank & Gigi McMahon

March 4, 2009

Maeve, John, and family,
We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Patrick. You are all in our prayers and thoughts as a family. There are many in Charleston praying for all of you. Love and peace, Frank, Gigi, Keely and Rory McMahon

Kathy Weiss-Botica

March 4, 2009

On behalf of your friends here at Cook County Facilities Management, please accept our deepest sympathies. May the memories you share be of great comfort to you during the difficult days ahead. May God bless you.
Sincerely,
Kathy Weiss-Botica
Cook County
Facilities Management

Marcy & Tom Dignan

March 4, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May your love of each other , Family, Friends and your Faith comfort you..May God Bless all of you....Know that our arms are around you ,holding you..Love,Marcy &Tom Dignan, & Family.& Bette Ryan

Jim O'Brien

March 4, 2009

I will miss Patrick greatly and won't forget him. My condolences to the Sheahan family.

Jacqui Leonard Rusboldt

March 4, 2009

Maeve, John and Sheahan Family, I am so sorry for your tragic loss. I am sure the pain is overwhelming. There will be so many people praying for your family, and I am one of them. I hope you can find comfort in each other and with those who love and care for you, because there are so many.

Pat and Mary Cleary

March 4, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Maeve and John and Girls you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. Lots of Love Pat and Mary Cleary Kilmessan Co Meath Ireland

Maureen McBride

March 4, 2009

Dearest Maeve and family,
I am so very, very sorry for your loss of your dear Patrick who was on this earth for such a short time. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Maureen McBride

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