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Patrick Sherry Obituary
He was born March 25, 1945, in Hinsdale, to Frank and Marguerite (Canty) Sherry of Aurora.
He attended elementary school at Holy Angels School in Aurora and graduated from Marmion Academy in Aurora.
He furthered his education at Quincy University in Quincy, where he received a bachelor's degree in sociology.
During his lifetime, he was a teacher in the field of education, a stockbroker, a business owner of a winter ski shop, the director of internal operations at the DeKalb Bank in DeKalb, and a pro golfer and instructor.
His proudest accomplishment was that of achieving the title of golf professional in 1978. He enjoyed teaching people the sport of golf and taught at many U.S. courses.
He was instrumental in setting up several golf courses in southeast Asia. A lifelong athlete, His passion was to golf like Greg "Shark" Norman and Phil Mickelson.
He leaves this world having given much more than he took from it.
He is the loving father of Megan and Ryan; the loving brother of Thomas (Charlene) Sherry of North Ridgeville, Ohio, the Rev. Robert Sherry of McHenry and Mary Ellen (Thomas) Norlen of Langhorne, Pa.; the dear uncle of Kevin Sherry, Amy (Kevin) Brown, Rebecca (Ronald) Nakoneczny, Amanda (Jose) Oliva, Tracy Norlen and Nicholas (Lindsay) Norlen; and cherished great-uncle of Bailey, Tyler and Rylee Brown, Ethan and Isabella Nakoneczny and Colin Oliva.
No formal visitation is scheduled. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, at The Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 W. Bull Valley Road, McHenry.
Interment will be in The Church of Holy Apostles Cemetery, McHenry.
For those wishing to send an expression of condolence, his family suggests memorials to The Church of Holy Apostles Cemetery & Mausoleum Fund, 5211 W. Bull Valley Road, McHenry, IL 60050.
For information, call Justen Funeral Home & Crematory at 815-385-2400. Friends may send an online condolence to www.justenfh.com.
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3 Entries
May 11, 2011
Family of Pat Sherry,
While Pat and I had lost track of each other over the last years, I have many very fond memories our friendship. Peace be with you.
David Heeg
May 10, 2011
I was sorry to hear of Pat's passing. I am an old friend from Aurora. Pat and I played softball together for many years on the Ace Hardware team. My condolences to Pat's family.
Fr. Joe Lutz
May 2, 2011
Dear Bob and family,
My prayers and condolences go out to you and your family as you grieve for your brother Patrick. May the Lord be with him and with you and your family.
Fr. Joe Lutz
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