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Patrick Lally Obituary

Lally, Patrick Hollister

Patrick Hollister Lally, 80, on Nov 4, 2012, in St. Paul, Minn. Born in Green Bay, to Ethel (Hollister) and Chet Lally, he attended St. Patrick's grade school and graduated from Central Catholic in 1950. Pat earned his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame in 1954 and later returned to Notre Dame for his Master's in English. He attended the University of Minnesota for his doctoral work in American Studies. Pat was a professor of English for nearly 40 years at the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn., where he also coached the men's tennis team. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Ann (Gleason); four children, John (Susan Lynch), San Francisco; Joseph, Mendota Heights, Minn; Brigid (Erik) Gustafson, Woodbury, Minn.; and Jane (Jon) Montei, Mendota Heights, Minn.; and eight grandchildren. Also survived by brothers, Thomas (Shirley) Lally, Suamico; and William Lally, LaGrange, Ill. Funeral services were held on Thursday, Nov. 8, in St. Paul. Memorial Mass at St. Patrick's Church, 211 North Maple Avenue, Green Bay, on Friday, Nov. 16, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Listening House, 215 9th Street West, St. Paul, MN 55102, www.listeninghouse.org or donor's choice.

Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette from Nov. 15 to Nov. 16, 2012.
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to all of the Lally clan...so sorry to miss the funeral, I was out of town traveling, I know John Hickey and Dave Baumgardner said hello for me. What wonderful memories of both Pat and his family. You all seemed like family to me while I was in College! tennis club, tennis team, maybe a cigar or two, etc. hello to all of you. will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. my best, Bill Hickey

December 4, 2012

To the Lally family,
I remember Pat as a fellolw student in Frank O'Malley's class--Modern Catholic Writers--whose essay on Bernanos was cited by Professor O'Malley as exemplary and as the classmate who gave me the opportunity to meet Father Hesburgh by substituting for him as the Corby Hall snack bar waiter during an Easter vacation.

Pat was a great guy!

My condolences,
Robert Weiler

Robert Weiler Weiler

November 11, 2012

Marianne,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Denny O'Brien

Denny & Mary Lou O'Brien

November 11, 2012

Mary and family sorry to hear about Pat. You are in our prayers Kevin Mckasy and family

kevin mckasy

November 8, 2012

It was so great to see Mrs. Lally and the all the kids today. I played tennis for Pat from 1975 to 1978 and worked for him 2 summers at the St. Thomas tennis club. Those days were some of best of my life as Pat helped make them very special. I will never forget the Friday night fish fry's ( of course with a little beer) while we were on tennis road trips and the great lifetime friends made from the tennis experience. You had a great Dad who I was privlidged to know.

David Baumgardner

November 8, 2012

Joe,
So sorry to hear of your father's passing and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa

Lisa Curtin

November 8, 2012

I remember Pat as a well educated, kind, and gentle man with a great smile. He was a wonderful member of the Hollister Family. Our sympathy and prayers are with you.

Kevin, Sue, and Joe Quinn

November 8, 2012

Dear Mary Anne,
Just reaching out to let you know I care. Reading these tender notes about Pat and his love for you and your family - and many friends - is inspiring. May you treasure these memories forever . . . just as my mother treasured the friendship and memories of your parents and passed them on to me.
Peace to you and Pat and families.
Roxanne Purtell Sands

November 8, 2012

Dear Lally Family, your dad was one of my first and favorite professors at the University of St. Thomas. I also love Mark Twain, thanks to your dad. You are all in my prayers, Jane and MaryAnn special. Much love to you all.
MaryClaire (Collins) Edwards

MaryClaire Edwards

November 7, 2012

Pat and I were friends and classmates at ND. Pat's dad and my dad {Art} were friends around Green Bay back in the '20,s. Goes way back...Condolences!

Jim Bernhart

November 7, 2012

wonderful memories of Pat from the tennis days! my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. love, Bill & Gingi Hickey

November 7, 2012

Joe, Your father sounds like such a caring and fun person. Know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Fondly,
Betsy and Dennis

Betsy Buckley

November 7, 2012

Brigid & Jane,
Your dad was an excellent Prof and an all around super guy. Our thoughts are with the entire Lally family.

John Steveken

November 7, 2012

One morning during English class, Prof. Lally told us what it felt like to be a father, having experienced the birth of his first son the previous day. I've forgotten many things, but that day remains in my memory as if it happened last week.

Years later, I had the privilege of meeting and teaching that son (Joe) at St. Thomas Academy, along with his younger brother (John) later.

Prof. Lally also brought me a briefcase full of previous AP English materials from his days as an AP exam reader, which were very helpful as I developed my AP English course.

I will always remember and be grateful for the depth and breadth of my contact with Prof. Lally.

May he rest in peace.

Frank Blankley, UST '69

November 7, 2012

Pat was a colleague at St. Thomas, a welcoming spirit in my early days and a good friend for many years. Sympathies and fond memories.

Tom Hodgson

November 7, 2012

To Mrs. Lally and my fellow Tommie faculty "kids"- John, Joe, Bridget, and Jane,

My heartfelt sympathies for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless, Seanne Harris (Sullivan)

Seanne Harris

November 7, 2012

Dear Lally family,
What a great man your dad and husband was! You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Angie and TJ Conley

November 7, 2012

Pat's keen mind and constant Irish wit brightened any conversation with him. He will be regaling other 'like and Irish minds' in heaven!

JoAnne Farley

November 7, 2012

Dear Marianne and family,

So sorry to learn of Pat's death. He was a true friend --I have such fond memories of our four years at Notre Dame and the occasions when we've gotten together since (still smile when I remember Pat relaxing in our tub in Manhasset enjoying a cigar on one of his trips east). Bright, unique, what a guy! Our thoughts are with you all.

Brian and Ann

Brian Jennings

November 7, 2012

Our sympathy and thoughts are with you.
James & Amy Landrum

November 7, 2012

Dear Marianne, John, Joe, Bridget and Jane

So sorry to learn of Pat's death. He was a true friend --I have such fond memories of our four years at Notre Dame and the occasions when we've gotten together over the years (still smile when I Think of Pat relaxing in my bathtub smoking his cigar while on a trip east). Bright ,unique, what a guy! Our thoughts are with you all.
Brian and Ann

Brian Jennings

November 7, 2012

To Marianne and the entire Lally family:

All surviving members of Pat's Green Bay Central Catholic High School class of 1950 send their prayers for Pat and his family. He was such a fine friend to us all. His periodic visits to our reunions were a delight to us all.

Requiescat in Pace,

James F. Prosser
CCHS-1950 Committee

November 6, 2012

Dearest Marianne, John, Joe, Bridget and Jane, Very sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband, father, respected teacher to so many, tennis player, coach and fan, advocate for a variety of wonderful communities. You raised a beautiful family and I treasure my special friendships with all of you! God Bless all Patrick Lally and his family.

J. Lohini Mayo

November 6, 2012

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Curtis Purington

November 5, 2012

To the Lally family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May his memories be forever with you and your family.

May God be with all of you at this time.

From the Simmons family.

Reverend Linda (Simmons) Stampley

November 5, 2012

Prof. Patrick Lally was a St. Thomas faculty colleague of mine for many years. I am saddened to learn of his death, and extend sincere condolences to his family.

Norman W. Larson

November 5, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss Joe. My condolences to you and your family

Steve Grisham

November 5, 2012

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