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Patrick A. Maestranzi

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Patrick Maestranzi Obituary

Patrick A. Maestranzi, 36, of Green Oaks, IL, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2006 at his home. He was born June 1, 1969 in Chicago and had lived in Green Oaks for the past seven years. Pat was a former resident of Glenview and a 1987 graduate of Glenbrook South High School. He was also a graduate of John Carroll University in Ohio. He was the sales manager for Biro of Chicago, Inc. for the past fifteen years and a member of St. Joseph Parish in Libertyville. He was a private pilot, enjoying flying for business, flying for business, pleasure and as a member of the Angel Flight Network. Pat was also an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hobbies of hunting and fishing. Surviving are his wife, Shelly, nee Pechulis, Maestranzi; and three children, Gianna, Joseph and Nicholas, all of Green Oaks; his parents, Ted and Ellie Maestranzi of Glenview; one sister, Michelle (Brian) Losh, of Libertyville; three brothers, Matthew, Christopher and T.J. Maestranzi, all of Glenveiw; his father-in-law, Joseph Pechulis of Antioch; and mother-in-law, Rosalie Kipp of Allen, TX; he was a beloved uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many. Prayers will begin at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, February 16, at Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, 120 W. Park Ave. (Rte. 176), Libertyville and continue to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Gages Lake and Hunt Club Roads in Gurnee for funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Entombment will follow at Ascencion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the family as an education fund is being established for his children. Info: 847-362-3009.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 14, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Patrick Maestranzi

23 Entries

Quinn Heraty

March 9, 2006

I'm so sorry to hear about Pat. I went to St. Mary's with him - my deepest condolences to you for your loss.

Patricia Celmer-Stevens

February 22, 2006

You are in our prayers. God bless you and your family.

Greg Maurice

February 21, 2006

To the Maestranzi family,

My family & I would like to take this moment to pay our deepest heartfelt condolences for the passing of your son Patrick. I found out about your son’s passing when I visited my mom today during my lunch break. I knew Pat since I was in kindergarten, and we graduated from the same grade school (St. Mary of the Woods). The one thing I remembered most was when Patrick and one of his classmates did a class presentation on Greek Mythology. He was the only person out of the whole 8th grade class that recorded his presentation on video. It showed the presentation itself & some commercials he & his classmate created. I thought that was one the best presentations of all the presentations presented. “Though it is hard to let Patrick go in the Father’s hands we know, that a lifetime is never too long to live as Friends”

Greg, Sandra, Andrew, Michael, & Baby Nicholas Maurice

John Bucher

February 21, 2006

I am so sorry to learn of Pat's passing. I have known Pat since High School and he was a great man. I believe he is in a wonderfull place. My prayers are with you and the family.

Tim Niesen

February 18, 2006

My deepest sympathies to the Maestranzi family. I just found out today of Pats passing, and am absolutely saddened to the core. I have a son who is now 10, and that is the age Pat and myself were when we used to play together constantly. He showed me how to shoot his BB gun, and I saved up for months to buy the same, exact, one he had. Pat was the one who set the sights on that rifle for me the night I got it. I recently gave that same gun to my son, and it still shoots perfect, like the day he set the sights for me. I will always remember him as a truly great friend!!

-Tim Niesen

Gary & Carol Meyer

February 16, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We were neighbors in Indian Ridge, Glenview. Our new church community, St. Ann's in Barrington, has been praying for Patrick. It was with great sadness we heard of your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Dawn Bowlus

February 15, 2006

Chris and family,

All of us here at the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.

Louis & Mary Cremers

February 15, 2006

Ellie, your and Patrick's family have our most profound sympathy and love. You know that Patrick has been in our prayers and now we will surely remember all of you especialy Shelly and her childern in our prayers. May Patrick rest in peace.

Sophia Klopas

February 15, 2006

Patrick and I played together as children he was my very best friend til I was old enough to know he was a boy, and girls don't have boys as best friends...Altho I have not seen much of Pat as an adult, I will remember him always as my best childhood friend....My dad will watch over him....Kisses to you Pat,Love Always Sophia (Stratton)

Val Clark

February 15, 2006

Dear Shelly,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. You have shown so much strength over these past few years. May God continue to replenish your strength as you go on.

All our love,

Val and John Clark

Mary Dubek

February 15, 2006

Heaven will be very happy to have such a brave man! God bless the entire family of Pat and Shelly, Love Mary Dubek

Hope (Haderlein) Bradley

February 15, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. I attended grade school with Pat and I was able to catch up with him last fall at our St. Mary of the Woods reunion. He was always such a nice guy and I know he will be missed by many. My prayers are with the entire Maestranzi family. May God bring you peace at this difficult time.

Thomas Rademaker

February 14, 2006

I am a fraternity brother of Pat's from John Carroll. Although I have not seen him for over 15 years, I am deeply saddened by the news of his passing. I will remember Pat as the vibrant young man ready to take on life and all it has to offer. I will keep Pat and his family in my prayers. Godspeed Pat.

Wendy Mullan

February 14, 2006

Shelly, I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Pat will be missed by many.

Love,

Wendy

Candido Dallagiacoma

February 14, 2006

My heart and deepest sympathy goes out to Patrick's family, especially Shelly and the children and his parents, Ted and Ellie.

Candido Dallagiacoma and family.

Anne Marie Kostiner

February 14, 2006

What can anyone say, there is no pain that can compare to that of the loss of a child. Your faith, your family and the passage of time are your comfort. With love,

Robert Loden

February 14, 2006

I have known Pat for over 27 years, as

an employee and friend. He was always a

serious individual. But he had his fun

side. It is unfortunate that his life was so short. But he is now at peace.

Though the body may cease, the spirit

lives on.

Michelle Peterson/Seefeldt

February 14, 2006

I am sorry to hear of your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.

Chris Padar

February 14, 2006

Words cannot express the sorrow and loss I feel for your family. His suffering is over and I know he is in a better place. May God's peace be with all of you during this difficult time.

Goodbye my dear friend.

Stacy Long

February 14, 2006

Shelly, We are so sorry for your great loss. Pat was loved by so many. Gianna, Joey and Nicholas will hear of great stories about what a wonderful man their father was. Although we will not be with you this week, please know that our hearts are with you during this most difficult time.

We love You,

Stacy, Stacy, and family

Marty Mueller

February 14, 2006

Matt,

I was so saddened to hear about the passing of your brother. Know that he is now in the hands of the good Lord with my precious Christine.

My family and I will keep you, Patrick and your family in our daily prayers. Peace to you all in this sorrowful time.

Ginny Celmer

February 14, 2006

Dear Ellie, Ted, Shelley, Michelle, Matthew, Chris & TJ:

I sit here, far away from Chicago, with tears in my eyes. We will always remember Pat or as my husband liked to call him “Sir Patrick”. Pat was a caring and loving boy and he grew into such a fine man.

It’s so hard to understand why this happened to such a good family as the Maestranzi’s. I have many photos of when our children were young together. When I look at them it will bring a warm smile and I’ll whisper a pray and say “thank you Lord for letting us know Patrick”.

All our love and sympathy goes out to you. Ginny & John Celmer

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