Obituary of Patrick Connor

Patrick J. Connor "Pat" Age 80, of Chicago, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Born March 14, 1928 in Joliet, he resided in Chicago the past 46 years. He attended St. Patrick's Grade School, Joliet Catholic High School and received his Bachelors Degree in accounting from Loyola University. He was a United States Army veteran. He retired from North American Insurance in 1994, after many years of service. He was an avid golfer. He is survived by his wife of 49 1/2 years, Elizabeth L. (nee Biggins); four children, Mary (Joe) Czuba, Patrick, Michael (Judi), and Ann (Marty) Gomez; three grandchildren, Nicholas Connor Gomez, Shannon and Brian Connor; brother of Matthew (Jo) Connor and Kathleen (Jim) Bibb; many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mary (Delaney) Connor; sisters, Mary Jane Olivetti and Paula Springer. Funeral Services for Patrick J. Connor will be Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home chapel to St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, Plainfield for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Immaculate Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Patrick's Grade School would be appreciated. Visitation Friday 4-9 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500