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A loving husband, father and grandfather. A devout Catholic, he served as Eucharistic Minister and Lector for years at St. Mary's Carmelite. He was also active in Renew and the Phoenix Club. In recent years, he had been a parishioner at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.
He was a member of the Joliet Amateur Radio Society since 1959 and Will Grundy Genealogy Society. His hobbies were computers, photography and biking.
Preceded in death by his parents, Arthur E. and Barbara (nee Telfer) McDonnell; and an infant son, Timothy Patrick McDonnell (1959).
Survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Mae (nee Williamson) McDonnell; six children, Kathleen (David) Lubert of Alpharetta, GA, Terrence (Colleen) McDonnell of Greenfield, IN, Jacqueline (Michael) Hanks of Elwood, IL, Kevin (Danah) McDonnell of Wilmington, IL, Suzanne McDonnell of Joliet, and Maureen (Brian) Carey of Joliet; 16 grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Barbara (Patrick) Callahan of LaGrange Park, IL, Carol (Edward) Karner of Sun Valley, ID, Suzanne (Joseph) Morris of Michigan City, IN, John (Frances) McDonnell of Modesto, CA, and Debra (Fred) Friewald of Phoenix, AZ; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Patrick A. McDonnell will be Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 10:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. by lifelong friend, Reverend Daniel Smith, O'Carm. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Conception Abbey or to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 p.m. at:
FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME
3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet
For information: (815) 741-5500
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Memories and Condolences
for Patrick McDonnell
Sister M. Therese Johnson, O.S.B.
February 18, 2007
Dear Mae and family,
You have my prayers during this time of earthly loss. As all of you find memories of your life with "Packey" a comfort, may God bring you peace of heart. May "Packey" rest in peace in his new home. Have enjoyed corresponding with both of you!
Love and prayers,
Jim & Paula Anderson
February 15, 2007
Dear Aunt Mae & Family,
I always remember Uncle Pat for being the one with the camera in his hands.Ashley was always happy to see you both at her work & told me about it frequently. Thank you for all the memories & pictures he has taken. We had some great times when we were "younger" your house on Wilcox. He is & was a great man & I'm proud to call him my Uncle. Love to all
Debra Freiwald
February 15, 2007
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. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love the Freiwald Family
Chantelle Vallely
February 15, 2007
Dear Kathleen,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in the loss of your father whom you loved dearly. I know he will always be with you in spirit and his memories will always be in your heart.
Gini,Steven,Rudy,Cody, Perkins,Henderson,Figueroa (PHIG's)
February 15, 2007
Dear Aunt Mae and family, We 'The PHIG's' would like to send our love and comfort in daily prayers. Praise be to God. Uncle Pat is resting in God's Glory. AMEN!!!!
Barbara Pals
February 15, 2007
To Mae and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Packey was an exceptional man loving God,family, and all that life gave him. He was an inspiration to me and he certainly will be missed. Love,
Delmotte Marianne
February 15, 2007
Dear Mae and family,
Thinking of you and presenting my deepest sympathies.
Love
Marianne
John,Marcia,Steve,Lucian,Adam,Tracey,Ashlie,Adelaide & Kaiden Thomas
February 15, 2007
Aunt Mae and family you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Towers
February 14, 2007
Dear Mae and Family - Grandpa Mac or KK's Dad (as my children Maddy and Joseph knew him) will be remembered in our family as a man who rode his bike to church & work and was really good on the computer for a "grandpa". But in reality he appeared to be better on the computer than most.
Even though we were only fortune to meet him a couple times I know first hand what an impact he made on yours and his children's lives. For a man who liked his butter ice cold he seemed to have the warmest of hearts. I am truly sorry for the loss of your best friend and the love of your life.
Very Sincerly, Dave, Kathy, Maddy and Joseph
Joe & Sonia Figueroa
February 14, 2007
Dear Mae and family , We send you our love and prayers ..Pat was a wonderful prayer partner as well as a great brother-in-law . He will be missed on earth but has gained a better home with the Lord !
Donna Stolarek (Delrose)
February 14, 2007
Dear Mae (and family),
I am so very sorry that Packey is gone. He is in a wonderful place, as our faith tells us, but that doesn't lessen the pain of losing him right now. All my prayers are with you. He was a wonderful Godfather. I could always count on him and you for a smile and kind words. He won't be forgotten. His suffering has ended. All our love
Suzanne Whalen
February 14, 2007
What wonderful memories I have or Packey and the McDonnell family - and Mom and Dad Telfer. Being a grade school classmate and neighbor - all very special. We are all better because Packey was part of our life! Sympathy, prayers and love to all the family.
Suzanne McGrath Whalen
Carol Thorup
February 14, 2007
Dear Mrs. McDonnell, Kathleen, and family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your father, Kathleen. I know he was a great human being and my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss.
Tricia (Minick) Graun
February 14, 2007
Maureen and Sue,
My condolences on the loss of your dad. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Deborah Hampel
February 14, 2007
Ms. McDonnell, Kathleen and family. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Through Kathleen and her stories and comments about her father over the years, I knew him to be a powerful witness for the Lord and a loving father. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kath Brown
February 14, 2007
Dear Mrs. McDonell,Kathleen and Family. I am so sorry. What an outstanding man and how lucky to Have such a large and loving Family- what else really matters here in this life? He obviously made a huge difference in this world! Much love and prayers,Kath Brown. Atlanta, GA.
Beth Fuller
February 14, 2007
Dear Mrs. McDonnell, Kathleen and family. I send my deepest sympathy to you all. Mr. McDonnell had a wonderful and full life and left the legacy of a wonderful and loving family. I only met him the one time at Kathleen and David's wedding but understood what a special person he was. As a Godly man you can be assured he is with the Father. I have been and will continue to keep you in my prayers.
Janis (Robinson) Fox
February 14, 2007
Dear Mae and Family, Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Packey! Though I only met him once or twice, his familiar voice over my dad's, Lorin Robinson, computer was always welcoming and pleasant. He certainly was a good friend to our dad after our mom passed away. I know they would spend endless hours on skype talking and especially Packey helping Dad with his computer. He was a precious, rare find of a friend! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time! God bless!
Sheri (Kropinski) Kirchner
February 13, 2007
To Jackie and Mike Hanks, Kevin McDonnell and the McDonnell family:
I am so sorry to hear your dad passed away. My sincere sympathy to you and your entire family.
Andrew Robinson
February 13, 2007
Mae and Family, I wanted to express my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Packy was a great inspiration to my father, Lorin Robinson, and I appreciated how he was always helping my dad with his many concerns about computers. I am praying for all of you and asking God to give you comfort, and to help you hold on to the many memories that fill your heart. Once again thanks for the friendship directed toward my Dad.
Sue (Robinson) VanCurler
February 13, 2007
Dear Mae and family, though we have never met I feel I know you. Packey was the best friend my Dad ever had and he will be sorely missed. Skype just won't be the same! You all are in the thoughts and prayers of the whole Robinson family. I don't believe my Dad would have made it through the time right after losing Mom if Patrick hadn't been there for him. God Bless You at this time.
Donna Rakoski
February 13, 2007
Mae and Family,
I'm Maxine (Ivanich) Titre's sister. Packy grew up down the street from us on Willow Avenue. I'll always remember him as the cute, skinny kid who delivered the newspaper. He was a wonderful person and he will be missed by all who knew him. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Donna (Ivanich) Rakoski
Julianne Joyce
February 13, 2007
Dear Barbara,
Our condolences on the loss of your brother. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Pat and Julie Joyce
Patti Nurczyk
February 13, 2007
My deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Robert Costello
February 13, 2007
Barbara,
Sorry to hear about the loss of brother Pat. My prayers will be for all your family at this time of sorrow.
Chuck and Evelyn Henson
February 13, 2007
Kevin, we are so sorry to hear about your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire McDonnell Family.
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